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Accommodations at ADS

This is not an exhaustive list of the accommodations that are available at ADS, and additional accommodations can be provided upon request. Every accommodation is reviewed on an individual basis and cannot fundamentally alter the essential components of a course. There are some accommodations that may require additional documentation or a more intensive reviewal process. Please speak with an Accessibility Advisor for more information.

Chairs, tables, and other support furniture. This could include but is not limited to:

  1. Adjustable Chairs with or without arms rests
  2. High chair or stool
  3. Podium
  4. Adjustable table

Computer software and assistive equipment provided by the ADS to assist students with accessing course materials. This could include but is not limited to:

  1. Adaptive Equipment-Physical Equipment or Software provided by the ADS.
  2. CCTV- Visual Equipment to magnify in the classroom.
  3. Dictation software (Word/Dragon)- Voice recognition speech to text software.
  4. Handheld Magnifier- visual equipment to magnify documents.
  5. Keyboard- Specialized keyboard to meet student’s needs.
  6. Monitor: Large Screen- Equipment in classroom to allow for magnification.
  7. Otter App- A transcribing and recording app on student’s own device.
  8. Recorder- Device to record audio during class.
  9. Screen Magnifier (ZoomText/Magic)- Software that provides screen magnification.
  10. Screen Reader (JAWS/NVDA)- Computer software that reads out visual information.
  11. Smart pen- An audio recording device to record lectures.

ADS provides books in alternative format for student use. Alternative formats could include:

  1. Alt Text, Audio Media- Audio materials that are uploaded to a Victor Stream.
  2. Alt Text, Enlarged Print- Enlarged format of books.
  3. Alt Text, Kurzweil- Text to speech software to read books and websites out loud.
  4. Alt Text, PDF- Books in PDF format.
  5. Alt Text, Word Doc- Books in Word format.

Materials provided by the ADS in Braille format to assist students with equal access.

Accommodations focusing on the classroom environment. These could include but are not limited to:

  1. Class Participation (Group work)- An alternative assignment to group work if it does not alter the essential functions of the course
  2. Calculator-Student is permitted to use a calculator unless it alters the essential functions of the class.
  3. Laptop- Student may use their personal laptop during class.
  4. Preferential Seating- Student will work with the instructor to determine the best seating arrangement in class.
  5. Fidget- Student is permitted to use a fidget during class.
  6. Dietary- Student may access food and drink during class.
  7. Classroom Participation- Please refrain from calling on student in class unless it alters the essential functions of the course.
  8. Classroom Presentations- Student is permitted to present without other students present.
  9. Leave Classroom at Any Time- The student is permitted to leave class without warning.
  10. Medical Equipment- The student will be permitted to bring medical equipment to class.
  11. Sit or Stand at Will- Student requires the ability to move or shift position or seating in class.
  12. Notetaking/Lecture Notes- ADS coordinates peer note takers
  13. Reader/Scribe- ADS provides reading or scribing for student that requires assistance with physically writing information or reviewing visual class materials.
  14. Enlarged Text- Course materials are provided by instructor in enlarged format.
  15. Headphones- Noise cancelling headphones or earbuds.
  16. Typing- Student is permitted to type assignments when handwriting is required.
  17. Glasses- Student is permitted to wear dark or colored glasses during class.

These accommodations allow students to communicate in and out of the classroom. This could include but is not limited to:

  1. Assistive Listening Devices-Amplified wireless mic system provided by the ADS.
  2. Caption All Media- All videos, audio recordings, and media are captioned
  3. Captioning Services (CART/Type Well)- Real-time captioning provided by the ADS
  4. Sign Language Interpreters- ASL Interpreters provided by the ADS

More info in the Captioning webpage.

Student is provided course substitution for Math 1030. This accommodation requires extension documentation review and the student’s major must meet requirements.

The accommodation of a memory aid is one sheet of paper (paper size- 8 1/2 x 11; one-sided) prepared by the student to facilitate memory in a testing situation. This paper must be approved by faculty 48 hours in advance of the exam.

Student will be given assignment, test, and quiz extensions during a disability-related episodic event.

In the event of a seizure instructor will follow the school policy.

These accommodations are to provide access to the testing environment. This could include but is not limited to:

  1. Computer- Student may type answers to test and quiz questions.
  2. Calculator- Student is permitted to use a calculator during testing unless it alters the essential functions of the class.
  3. Dictation Software- Student may utilize dictation software during tests and quizzes.
  4. Dietary- Student may access food and/or water during testing.
  5. Double Time- Student may utilize double the allotted test time for tests and quizzes.
  6. Enlarged- Student may utilize an enlarged text version of their tests and quizzes.
  7. Fidget- Student is permitted to use a fidget during testing.
  8. Headphones- Student may utilize noise cancelling headphones during tests and quizzes.
  9. Interpreter- Student may use an interpreter during tests and quizzes.
  10. Kurzweil- Student may utilize Kurzweil reading software during tests and quizzes.
  11. Memory Aid- The accommodation of a memory aid is one sheet of paper (paper size- 8 1/2 x 11; one-sided) prepared by the student to facilitate memory in a testing situation. This paper must be approved by faculty 48 hours in advance of the exam.
  12. Minimal Distraction- The student may utilize the minimal distraction location at Testing Services for proctored tests and quizzes.
  13. Medical device- The student will be permitted to bring medical equipment to testing.
  14. Modular Administration- Student is permitted to take a test or quiz in multiple testing sessions.
  15. Music During Testing- Students may utilize music during proctored tests and quizzes.
  16. Medical Equipment- The student will be permitted to bring medical equipment to testing.
  17. Paper- Student may utilize scratch or graphing paper while testing.
  18. Perkins Brailler- Student may utilize a Perkins Brailler while testing.
  19. Reader/Scribe- Student may utilize a reader and/or scribe while testing.
  20. Screen Magnifier- Student may utilize screen magnification software during tests and quizzes.
  21. Screen Reader- Student may utilize screen reader software during tests and quizzes.
  22. Testing at Testing Services- The student may utilize the Testing Services Department for proctored tests and quizzes.
  23. Adaptive furniture/table- Student may use an adjustable table for testing.
  24. Breaks- Student is permitted to use a testing break to walk about or use the restroom while testing.
  25. Colored glasses/colored overlays- Student is permitted to wear colored glasses and/or use colored overlays while testing.
  26. Colored pencils- Student is permitted to bring multi-colored pens/pencils into the testing room.

Under the American with Disabilities Act, service animals are not considered an accommodation but a civil right. Students do not need to register with Accessibility & Disability Services to utilize a service animal.

You may bring service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, into SLCC public buildings, classrooms, offices, etc. Only dogs and in some cases miniature horses are considered service animals.

College personnel are only allowed to ask individuals two questions about the animal:

  1. Is this dog a service animal required because of a disability?
  2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Restrictions

Animals other than dogs (or miniature horses) are not considered service animals under the ADA. Dogs that do not perform an identifiable task or function directly related to a disability or whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

A service animal may be excluded from campuses or classrooms when the animal’s behavior poses a threat to the health and safety of others, or if you fail to maintain proper control of the animal. Each occurrence will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Salt Lake Community College is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for pregnant and parenting students. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery; and the College will not exclude a student from participating in an educational program. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to allow a pregnant student to fully participate in educational opportunities. Requests for requests for consideration of pregnancy-related needs can be made with Accessibility & Disability Services.

Pregnancy-related absences and Medical Leave

Pregnant students have the right to pregnancy-related absences and medically appointed treatments should be excused. Consideration for flexibility with assignment deadlines during pregnancy-related absences is an expectation. Pregnant students can apply for leave of absence by contacting Accessibility & Disability Services.

Request a Pregnancy-Related Accommodation

Students who are pregnant or have a pregnancy-related condition, are entitled to reasonable accommodations to allow the student to continue their educational pursuits. Accommodations cannot alter the essential functions of the course. Fundamental alterations may need to be determined through an interactive process through the Accessibility & Disability Services.