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Disability Awareness Disability Awareness A Workshop for Faculty
Presented by: The Office of Disability Services
ODS MissionODS Mission The mission of the Office of Disability Services is to
provide each student with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in the university's programs and activities. This mission is accomplished by:
1. Creating a physically accessible, programmatically accessible and attitudinally accessible community where people are judged on their abilities, not their disabilities.
2. Promoting the development of a climate for everyone at the university that is conducive to learning, personal growth, acceptance, and appreciation of everyone without regard to disability.
ODS OverviewODS OverviewWho we assist
◦ Students with various documented disabilities
What we do◦ Determine a student’s eligibility for services◦ Determine and implement accommodations
Why we do it◦ ADA/ Section 504 compliance◦ Ensure a quality education for all students at
UT
And the numbers say…And the numbers say…Estimated that 12% of population has
a disability (ages 5+)Estimated that 30% of people
employed have a disabilityIn TN approximately 15% of
population between the ages of 21-64 have a disability
Statistics taken from the following:US Census Bureau: http://factfinder.census.govDisability Statistics: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu
Types of DisabilitiesTypes of DisabilitiesLearning Disabilities/ ADHDTraumatic or Acquired Brain InjuryPsychological, EmotionalDeaf/Hard of Hearing Blind/Low Vision Mobility Chronic Health Temporary Disability
Total at UT: approximately 700 students with (permanent) disabilities
Student ResponsibilitiesStudent ResponsibilitiesMeet the essential qualifications and
institutional standardsDisclose the disability in a timely manner
to DSProvide appropriate documentationInform DS of accommodation needsTalk with professors about
accommodations in the classroom, as needed
Inform DS of barriers to a successful education
What is an What is an “accommodation”?“accommodation”?An accommodation allows a student to
complete the same assignment or test as other students, but with a change in the timing, formatting, setting, scheduling, response and/or presentation.
It does not alter in any significant way what the test or assignment measures.
They are in place to “level the playing field”
The Accommodation The Accommodation ProcessProcessStudent requests the
accommodation(s)◦ ODS or Faculty◦ Faculty should obtain documentation (ODS
letter) from the studentStudent submits letter to the faculty
member and discusses the accommodations
Faculty help student to implement accommodation◦ Note-taking assistance, Exam
accommodations, Exceptions to absentee/tardiness policies
Accommodation Process Accommodation Process cont…cont…
ODS helps student implement accommodations◦Interpreters, Transcribers, FM
systems◦Assistive Technology◦Exam Accommodations (proctor)
Over-accommodation can do more harm than good
Accommodation FAQAccommodation FAQWhat is a “reasonable” accommodation?
◦ Easier to say what is NOT reasonable: Alters the essential elements of the course Potential safety issues Undue administrative or financial burden
What is an “essential element”?◦ Deemed essential and supported by faculty member and
department ◦ Not reasonable to make a substantial change in an essential
element of a course or a given student’s curriculum.
Are accommodations the same for all students with disabilities?◦ No, accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis◦ Some are used frequently though- exam accommodations,
notetaker
Confidentiality Confidentiality Must be maintained at all times
◦ Even if the student discloses in front of othersODS can communicate information to
faculty on a “need-to-know” basis, however we encourage students to work directly with faculty
Encourage students to speak about disability concerns with you in private
Do not disclose who the student is who needs a note-taker
Disability EtiquetteDisability EtiquetteUse “people first” language
◦Person with a disability, not “disabled” person
Avoid asking personal questions about the disability
Be patientHold students to the same
standard and hold them accountable
Helpful TipsHelpful TipsCreate a welcoming environment
◦ Syllabus statement
Incorporate Universal Design into your teaching
Hold students to the same standards as others
Ask students about their strengths and
difficultiesHave textbook and other print material
requests in early, to assist ODS with alternative formatting
ResourcesResourcesUniversal Design
◦http://www.facultyware.uconn.edu/Fast Facts for Faculty
◦http://telr.osu.edu/dpg/index.htmlAssociation on Higher Education
and Disability (AHEAD)◦http://www.ahead.org
ODS website◦http://ods.utk.edu
ODS Professional Staff ODS Professional Staff Annazette Houston – Director
◦ Mobility
Teressa Gregory - Assistant Director◦ Psychological/Emotion Health, and Chronic Health
David Ndiaye- Assistant Director◦ Deaf/Hard-of-hearing and Blind/ low vision
Derrick Shepard-Coordinator, Learning Disabilities◦ Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, ABI/TBI, Autism Spectrum
Bryan Hilbert-Test Administrator◦ Testing, Assistive Technology
Tamara Griffin – Note Taking Services
Sarah Bourque – Coordinator/Scheduler◦ Interpreters/Transcribers.
Sarah Helm - Disability-Careers Coordinator