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Available Accommodations
and Equipment Descriptions

Digital Recorder:  A recorder that does not require cassette tapes.  Classroom lectures are recorded and saved to retrievable files.  Important points are able to be bookmarked and a time elapse counter allows users to quickly return to specific points within the recorded material.

Electronic Format Text:  Students with the accommodation of electronic text will be provided with a CD version of their textbook, which can be read by assistive software installed on campus computers.  The student will need to:

1.  Submit a Book Request form, available in A-100, to The Office of Learning Support Services.

2.  Provide Learning Support Services with a copy of the course syllabus outlining reading requirements

3.  Purchase the textbooks for the courses for which electronic textbooks are being requested.

4.  Complete the software training.

5.  Return the CD at the end of the academic term.

                Inspiration writing software:  Students registered with Learning Support Services may request the use of Inspiration writing software located in Office A-100.  This software provides visual depictions in a diagramming and outlining format.  Concept maps, webs and other graphic organizers can be created. 

Note-taking Services:  Note taking assistance is not a substitute for attending class or  attempting to take personal classroom notes. Note-taking services typically consist of a fellow class member sharing his/her notes with the student for whom note-taking services are approved, however if the student chooses, digital recording may also serve as a form of note-taking.

Tape Recording Lectures

• This will be noted as an appropriate accommodation on the letter your instructor will receive during the first week of classes.  Be sure to share your signed copy of the Audio-taping Agreement with your instructor.

In Class Note-Taker

• Requests for an in class note-taker should be made a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the upcoming semester so that The Office of Learning Support Services has sufficient time to make a match.
• Note-takers are fellow class members who have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and have agreed to serve as a note-taker for the semester.
• Note-takers will be provided with carbon copy paper so that copies of notes can be shared directly after class.
• Pending your approval, the note-taker will be given your name and will introduce himself/herself to you after the first class period.
• Arrangements for the exchange of notes should be discussed at this first meeting (i.e., would you like to meet in the hallway? In the classroom?  TerraVue?)

       Palm Pilot:  Personal organizers are available for students registered with The Office of Learning Support Services that have a documented need for organizational assistance.  The electronic organizer can be checked out for the academic term and must be returned at the completion of the term.

Reading Pen:  This electronic scanner is available to students registered with The Office of Learning Support Services who have the documented need for assistance in reading textbooks, articles, etc.  This equipment has the ability to scan unrecognized words and audio-generate the correct pronunciation and definition.

Testing Accommodations

Extended time

1. Tests can be taken in the library testing center.  Be sure to remind your instructor to include the extended time when indicating the time limitation on the library testing center form.
2. Instructors may arrange to accommodate extended time in the classroom.

Readers and Scribes

1. With your instructor complete the Test Routing Request Form and return a copy a minimum of 3 days prior to the test.
2. Arrive at The Office of Learning Support Services on the scheduled date and time to complete the test.
3. Students using readers will be provided with an audio recorded version of the test unless otherwise determined that a live reader is reasonable and appropriate.