ACCOMMODATIONS & SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DRC

2. Alternative Text: The DRC can provide alternatives for text-based materials:

3. Assistive Technology:The DRC can provide special assistive software:

 4. Examination Accommodations: The DRC can provide the following types of testing accommodations:

 5. Adaptive Furniture: The DRC can provide the following types of adaptive furniture to accommodate students:

6. Interpreters: The DRC can provide interpreters for students in all classes available through SLCC. Assignment of interpreters will be made at the discretion of the DRC while taking into account the difficulty of the class and the skill level (i.e. certification level) of the interpreter and the needs of the student.

7. Notetakers: Individual notetakers can be provided to students who have difficulty taking their own notes, where the use of tape recorders is not sufficient. Notetaking services are provided to students in the classroom, in required laboratories and other required classroom situations.

8. Readers/Scribes: The DRC can also provide the services of an in-class reader or scribe. Services for study time and other required activities may also be authorized by advisors.

9.  Early Registration:  Students who can document limitations in mobility (wheelchairs, blind and visually impaired students), or have accommodations which require advance scheduling (such as interpreting, steno services) can register for classes early, through their DRC advisor.

10. Other Accommodations: Other services required under ADA which are necessary for students to have full and equal access to a college education may be authorized as needed by advisors and approved by the Director, the college ADA Coordinator or other authorized agent.

11. Learning Strategists: The DRC can provide the services of a learning strategist to students who need to improve their general studying skills, concentration skills, time management skills, memory skills, test taking skills, note taking and research skills. Learning strategists are individually assigned to work with students for a set number of hours, depending on need. Group sessions may also be provided.

12.  Computer Labs:  DRC computer labs are available for selected hours at Redwood and South City campuses.  Students can use computers for class assignments and use the assistive software.  Support staff is available to help, but on a limited basis.