PPT-Me and My Accommodations

Module 10 The ADA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BYSA What is the ADA The ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act It is a federal law that helps people with disabilities to not be discriminated against because of their disability . Exceptional Children Conference. November 1, 2011. Presented by: Carrie Perkis. Division of Accountability Services. Accommodation:. Changes in the way a student accesses learning/testing. Construct does not change; assignment/content does not change. Exceptional Children Conference. November 1, 2011. Presented by: Carrie Perkis. Division of Accountability Services. Accommodation:. Changes in the way a student accesses learning/testing. Construct does not change; assignment/content does not change. PRESENTED BY: . TAMRA J. ENGLISH AND MELISSA V. GARCIA . DISABILITY LAWS. Federal Law. Americans with Disabilities Act. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Of 1973. The Fair Housing Act. Institutions, in the role of landlord, may need to make reasonable accommodations for disabled student-tenants. Student Support Services. Dr. Schequita Owens, Director of Support Services. Cheryl Flammer, Special Education Teacher. Kimberleyn. Robinson, Math Specialist. Sarah Smarsch, Reading Specialist. Why is this important?. accommodations@nu.edu. . National . University. 16875 West Bernardo, Suite 110. San Diego, . CA . 92127. 858.521.3968 . (phone). 858.521.3996 . (fax). Student Accessibility Services. Test Accommodation . Please call. : . 866.233.3841. Access code: 403983. Topics. Requesting ACT-Approved . A. ccommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting Reconsideration. Searching by Status and Completing an Advanced . Please call. : 1.800.260.0718 Code 403389 . Topics. Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting reconsideration. Searching by status and completing an advanced search. and. Modifications. A guide to providing accommodations and modifications for students.. 2011-2012. Accommodations and Modifications. Some students with disabilities need accommodations or modifications in their educational program in order to be successful in school.. Accommodations in Education. Accommodations are intended to reduce or eliminate the effects of a student’s disability; accommodations are: . T. he supports and/or services that provide equal access to instruction; . Please call: 1.866.216.6835 Access code: 556005. Topics. Requesting ACT-approved accommodations in TAA. Accommodations Decision Notification. Requesting reconsideration. Searching by status . Late Consideration. in State Assessments:. 2013-2014 and Beyond. Melissa Gholson . Office of Assessment and Accountability. Thinking About Accommodations. Where are we now?. Where are we going?. What’s our plan to get there?. Accessibility and Accommodations For Next-Generation MCAS Tests Overview of Accessibility and Accommodations for MCAS Next-Generation Tests See the publication Accessibility and Accommodations Manual available Students can explain the relationship between accommodation and protection under IDEA, ADA and Section 504. . Students can demonstrate how to request an accommodation in employment or education settings.. and Best Practices. Office of Administration. Bureau of Equal Employment . Opportunity Policy and Appeals. Overview of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed in 1990, amended. in 2009. Title I – non-discrimination.