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LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY TULARE PARK, DIRECTOR - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY TULARE PARK, DIRECTOR - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
OFFICE DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (ODSS) LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY TULARE PARK, DIRECTOR DISABILITY_SERVICES@LOCKHAVEN.EDU OR 570-484-2665 MISSION Ensure that students with disabilities have equitable access to University programs,
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RESOURCES FOR TRANSITION TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Differences Between Secondary and Postsecondary
Education https://transitionta.org/system/files/resources/Highschool_vs_ College_list.pdf?file+1&type+node&id+1236&force+
LD Advisory
https://www.ldadvisory.com/families_students/
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STEPS TO REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Process generally begins after acceptance
1. Self-Identify 2. Document 3. Initial Meeting 4. Decision 5. Plan of Accommodation
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SELF-IDENTIFY
Must identify self as an individual with a disability A few methods to do so: Return “Optional Disclosure Form” sent to student by Admissions Office – to me or to
Admissions
Contact ODSS directly 570-484-2665 Disability_Services@lockhaven.edu
Coming soon – Online through “Accommodate” link
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DOCUMENT
Submit documentation of disability to ODSS – scan/email, fax, mail Definition of disability: limits one or more major life activities and participation in courses, programs, services, jobs, activities,
and/or facilities
Documentation must be from appropriate medical or mental health professional Psychoeducational or Psychological Evaluation or Re-Eval. (from school psychologist, private
psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.)
Letter from medical professional (doctor, audiologist, etc.) May use one of our forms – contact ODSS to obtain
Must contain recommendations for reasonable accommodations
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INITIAL MEETING
Beginning of Interactive Process In-person, Phone, or Zoom Video Chat (need a computer with webcam & we send
link to student)
We review request & discuss with student:
How disability impacts student, Documentation & recommendations, Options, Resources available
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DECISION
Reasonable accommodation? Director makes determination of approval, rejection, need more
information
Informs student
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PLAN OF ACCOMMODATION
If approved, we collaboratively develop Plan of Accommodation.
Could include (most common):
“Letter of Accommodation”:
STUDENT sends to professors & STUDENT meets with/talks to Prof to implement academic accommodations, with my support
Notification to Housing, Dining, Facilities, etc.
Referral to on- or off-campus offices/agencies (OVR, Counseling, Tutoring, Sight Services, etc.)
Recommendations/Training on Assistive T echnology
Academic Coaching
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IN GENERAL – RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Resources and support can include, but are not limited to:
accommodated testing,
note taking assistance,
texts in audio format,
academic advising,
counseling,
advocacy with instructors and staff,
assistive technology,
priority registration, and
referrals to other on- and off-campus offices or agencies
Other
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EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT IN COLLEGE
Getting themselves up and going to class
Navigating campus independently
Walking in the classroom late if you have to
Self-Advocacy
Building a new support network: Talk to people, including professors!
Time Management: Spend the time doing the work (~30 hours/week if full time)
Organization: Use a planner!
Develop Study System
Mind open to learning new things and new strategies
Search for technology that works for you (note-taking Apps, Audio Books for on the go)
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office Location: 114 Ulmer Hall; Liaison with SLRC at Clearfield Campus
Mailing address: 401 North Fairview Street, 114 Ulmer Hall, Lock Haven, PA, 17745
Phone: 570-484-2665
Fax: 570-484-2894