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Giana Ferrari Accommodations Specialist Center for Access and Accommodations

College of DuPage Facts

 Over 30,000 students attend COD  There are more than 50 student clubs and

• rganizations on campus including : Autismerica

 College of DuPage offers more than 90 certificates

programs & degrees for occupational and technical careers and nine associate’s degrees in 59

• ccupational and 45 transfer pre-baccalaureate

programs

Differences

High School

Student has a right to a

free and appropriate public education

Emphasis on success

(modify standards)

IDEA = Entitlement

College

Attending college is

a privilege; students must be eligible

Emphasis on equal

access (standards are not modified)

ADA = Eligibility

Responsibility

The student needs to seek out accommodations

 Know your disability, strengths, and weaknesses  Be able to identify learning strategies that have

been successful in the past and additional ones you think may be helpful in the future

 You are now your own advocate!!!

College is the time to take control

Requesting Accommodations

In order to receive accommodations the

student must self-identify

 Students with a disability are not legally obligated to

disclose their disability. However, if students would like accommodations, they must inform a specialist in the Center for Access and Accommodations and provide appropriate documentation of their disability.

Accommodations

Accommodations we offer:

 Testing:

 Double time  Read or record tests  Scribe

 Note taking:

 NCR paper  Recorder/recording devices

 Reading:

 Audio textbooks/Alternative Learning Format textbooks  Reader’s Edge

Accommodations

Accommodations we offer:

 Hearing disabilities:

 TTY  Interpreters  FM Loop System

 Visual and Print disabilities:

 Large print paper  Recorded books  Braille alternatives  Computer reading programs (JAWS, Zoom Text)  Scanner CCTV  Talking calculator  Type & speak

Accommodations

Accommodations we offer:

 Physical and medical disabilities:

 Barrier free parking (short term)  Adaptive furniture  Motorized Scooter (short term loan)

 Other Equipment:

 Trackball  Adjustable keyboard  Scanner  Mobility cane

Blue Card

 Once appropriate accommodations are determined a

blue card will be given to the student.

 The Blue Card verifies that the student has met with

an accommodations specialist and has submitted documentation to qualify for accommodations.

Education Options at College of DuPage

Vocational Skills Courses

• Employment Skills
• Office Skills
• Computer Skills
• Hospitality Skills
• Food Service
• Horticulture
• Automotive

Reach Out Courses

• Independent Living
• Communication
• Time Management

For non- degree seeking students with developmental disabilities. Placement testing is not required.

• Associate

Degrees

• Certificates

Degree Programs

 The Associate in Arts degree (A.A)  The Associate in Science degree (A.S.)  The Associate in Engineering Science degree (A.E.S.)  The Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)  The Associate in General Studies degree (A.G.S.)  The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Art (A.F.A.)  The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Music (A.F.A.)  The Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics

(A.A.T.)

 The Associate in Arts in Teaching Early Childhood

Education (A.A.T.)

Vocational Skills Program

Courses targeted towards Vocational

Development

Small class sizes—most courses cap at 10

students

Courses require permission to register

Reach Out Program

 Offered through our Continuing Education

department

 Very small class sizes, most cap at 6 students  Targeted towards independent living and social

skill development

Other Support Services

 Learning Commons

 Peer Tutoring  Math Assistance  Writing, Reading, and

Speech Assistance

 Courses: Education 1105 Career

Development, 1110 Interpersonal Skills, and 1115 College Success Skills

 Counseling/Advising Services

 Social group for students and community members

• n the autism spectrum

 No age limit, but most students age 16-30  Includes short educational programming, and then

social time, including video games, ping-pong, pool and more

 Separate meeting area for parents

Next steps for students

 Apply to the college  Register for New Student Orientation  Schedule an “intake appointment” with

Center for Access and Accommodations

 Bring documentation supporting your disability!!!

 Obtain a “blue card” (degree/certificate seeking

students)

 Take placement tests* (degree/certificate seeking

students)

 Meet with a COD Advisor and register

*Placement testing may not be required depending on student’s ACT scores.

College of DuPage Open House

Student Services Center (SSC) Monday, April 14th 6-:8:30pm cod.edu/open_house

Contact Information

Center for Access and Accommodations Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3249 Phone: (630) 942-2154 Email: reuland2@cod.edu