School Accommodations
Some students get more of this when taking a test. The accommodation is called extended _____ or increased _____ on tests.
Time!
_______________ is a change to HOW you do your work, not WHAT you learn.
An accommodation
In class, information that the teacher speaks will be captioned, but you also need it to be translated into ASL. This accommodation is called
an ASL interpreter.
This person can help you set up accommodations in a new place.
VR counselor.
TRUE or FALSE: You have to wait for your school, office, or college to offer accommodations.
FALSE. You must ask for them!
This federal law says SCHOOLS must give students with disabilities the support that they need.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
This federal law says public places, colleges, doctor's offices, and job interviews must provide accommodations.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When a teacher gives you the notes before class so you can follow along, what are those called?
Guided notes.
Disability Services Office
TRUE or FALSE: In college, you have PPT meetings every year like you do in high school.
FALSE: You control making sure you have what you need to be successful!
This paper lists the accommodations a student gets at a school. It is a PLAN just for them!
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan
Accommodations help make things FAIR. They do not make things EASIER. This is the word for supporting everyone's success.
EQUAL ACCESS / EQUALITY / EQUITY
A student needs assignments made shorter, not easier. For example, if the class gets 50 math problems, maybe this student gets 25. This is called _______.
Reduced workload OR reduced assignment load.
This person helps you with your hearing equipment like cochlear implants, hearing aids, or microphone.
Audiologist
TRUE or FALSE: A student can bring a trusted person (like a parent, friend, or therapist) to a meeting about accommodations.
TRUE. These people can help advocate for you!
For Deaf students, it can be difficult to pay attention to the board, look at an interpreter, and take notes at the same time when a professor or teacher is talking. They might have a helper who can write down the notes for them. What is this person called?
Note taker
When the captions in the room are written by a real person listening to the audio and transcribing the speech, that accommodation is called _________.
Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART)
This type of support gives students some words they can pick from as possible answers on a test question. This is called _______.
This person might help you improve your skills in a specific area or subject.
TRUE or FALSE: If a school or office says NO to your request for an accommodation, the first thing you do is SUE.
FALSE: You must file a formal complaint or dispute process within the office first.
A student takes a test away from a distracting and busy classroom. This quiet place is called __________.
Students who use ASL as a first language and English as a second language may struggle to understand some English words. On a document, test, or quiz, they may get a paper that has all of the vocabulary words and their definitions. What is this called?
Glossary
When information is important, this accommodation makes sure that you can go back and review.
Multiple permanent formats (written information, video recorded information, access to caption transcripts)
These people help you feel connected to the community, to make sure you are not isolated and feeling depressed because you are not connected.
the Deaf Community!!
TRUE or FALSE: Your IEP and accommodation papers are private. Nobody can access them without your permission after you turn 18.
TRUE: You are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This means that not even your parents can access your college accommodations without your permission.