PPT-Accommodations for Disabilities

Dr Teresa Dombrowski Dean of Students Midwestern University Downers Grove Disability Laws in Higher Education Section 504Rehabilitation Act of 1973 In 1973 Congress passed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability 29 USC Section 794 It states. University of Central . Arkansas. 2011-12. Diversity Doodle. Create a simple logo representing today’s topic-. . Disabilities. (line, scribble, character, cartoon, shape, symbol, icon, anything visual). By Jeff Hull. Accommodations and Modifications. Accommodations are changes to the course content, teaching strategies, standards, test preparation, location, timing, scheduling, expectations, student responses, environmental structuring and/or attributes which provide access for a student with a disability to participate in a course/standard/test which DO NOT fundamentally alter or lower the standards or expectations of the course/standard/test.. 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. 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 . Low-Performing Students. Laurene Christensen, Ph.D.. National Center on Educational Outcomes. What are accommodations?. Accommodations are changes in materials or procedures that allow students to participate in instruction and assessment in a way that measures their abilities rather than disabilities (for students with disabilities) or proficiency in English (for English language learners). Without accommodations, the student may not have meaningful access to grade level instruction, and assessments may not accurately reflect the student’s skills and abilities. . How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment . of Students with Disabilities. 5 IMPORTANT STEPS. Expect students with disabilities to achieve grade level academic content standards. 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; . November 2016. Session Goals. Our goal today is to provide an overview of . PSAT 10 and SAT including: . Activities before, during, and after test day. Review of . the . College Board . Accommodations . 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. Disabilities and Accommodations. 2. Acknowledging Disabilities. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. Disabilities – What’s Missing?. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. Invisible and Acquired Disabilities. Invisible Disabilities. Learning Disabilities . Heather Ansley, Esq., MSW; Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jennifer Mathis, ESQ; . Bazelon. Center for Mental health law. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? . Prohibits discrimination based on disability to ensure . Background. Non discrimination legislation protects the rights of participants to receive equal access to educational and training opportunities including accommodations during testing.. WIOA ’s focus on serving individuals who are most in need has changed the way that test publishers are viewing standardized assessment. . . The Navajo Technical University (NTU) is committed to provide equal . opportunity and learning by meeting the specific needs of students with disabilities and complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students must demonstrate their need for academic adjustments and other reasonable accommodations based on their permanent disability. Reasonable accommodation includes adjustments to assure that any student has rights and privileges in school equal to those . DAVID Lawson. ParentAL. Advocacy Coordinator. Office of Strategic Partnerships. Webinar Agenda. What are accommodations?. Who is eligible to receive them?. Guiding questions for the data-driven selection of appropriate accommodations.