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Classroom Accommodations
Q: When I have a deaf student in the class, am I required to have an interpreter or captionist in the class as well? My class is very crowded and sometimes the students watch the interpreter instead of me.
A: Yes, you are required to allow an interpreter or captionist be present in class if it is an accommodation recommended for the student. You are required by law to have what is essential for the student to have equal access. This includes use of a sign language interpreter or captionist.
Q: I have a student who is blind in my Chemistry lab. How is she going to participate and be graded in her lab work?
A: Students with disabilities can request a lab assistant for classes like chemistry, biology or geology. The assistant is there to carry out the functions of the lab assignment. In some instances it will be necessary to make additional arrangements and, in those individual circumstances, you should contact the student's Coordinator in ODS for help in identifying what is appropriate.
Q: ODS has asked me before about what books and handouts I plan to use for my class. I may not have decided but it seems to be important to them to know this well before class starts. Why?
A: Students with disabilities need access to course materials and information presented in your classroom at the same time as other students. As an instructor, you play a vital role in ensuring that materials are available in alternative formats in a timely manner. Converting print materials to alternate formats, such as Braille, electronic format, enlargements or on audio tape, is both labor and time intensive. Therefore, it is critical that you inform the office about the textbooks and all other print materials you plan to use as soon as possible when requested by the student or ODS.
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