ADA Basics
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What is a common testing accommodation?
Extended time
What case involved a college removing shuttle services on a hilly campus?
Guerrera v. West LA College
What helps a student using a wheelchair get into a classroom building?
A ramp
What year was the ADA signed into law?
1990
Who is responsible for giving accommodations in college?
The Disability Services Office or DASS
Who is known as the "Father of the Independent Living Movement"?
Ed Roberts
What makes it easier for someone with a physical disability to open a door?
An automatic door opener
Who was the U.S. president who signed the ADA?
George H. W. Bush
What kind of document does a student usually provide to request accommodations?
Medical or psychological documentation
What student group did Ed Roberts co-found at UC Berkeley?
The Rolling Quads
Who should students talk to if they need help with a disability?
The Disability Services Office or a campus advisor
How many titles (sections) does the ADA have?
Five
Employment, Public Services, Public Accommodations, Telecommunications, Miscellaneous Provisions
An employer can deny an accommodation when it is too expensive because it creates a(n).
Undue Burden.
What was the name of the first student-led disability services program in the U.S.?
The Physically Disabled Students Program (PDSP)
True or False: Professors must follow a student’s official accommodation plan.
True
What are 2 Academic Accommodations?
Reduced-distraction or private testing environments
Note-taking assistance
Alternative formats for textbooks (e.g., audio, Braille, large print, accessible PDFs)
Priority registration for classes
Extended time on exams and quizzes
What is an “undue hardship” in the context of accommodations?
A request that is too difficult, expensive, or causes major disruption to provide.
Why is Ed Roberts important to disability support in higher education?
He helped launch programs and movements that led to modern accessibility services in colleges
What should a student do if they aren’t getting the accommodations they need?
Speak with Disability Services or file a complaint