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Giana Ferrari Accommodations Specialist Center for Access and Accommodations

College of DuPage Facts  Over 30,000 students attend COD  There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations on campus including : Autismerica  College of DuPage offers more than 90 certificates programs & degrees for occupational and technical careers and nine associate’s degrees in 59 occupational and 45 transfer pre-baccalaureate programs

Differences High School College  Student has a right to a  Attending college is free and appropriate a privilege; students public education must be eligible  Emphasis on success  Emphasis on equal (modify standards) access (standards are not modified) IDEA = Entitlement ADA = Eligibility

Responsibility College is the time to take control  The student needs to seek out accommodations  Know your disability, strengths, and weaknesses  Be able to identify learning strategies that have been successful in the past and additional ones you think may be helpful in the future  You are now your own advocate!!!

Requesting Accommodations  In order to receive accommodations the student must self-identify  Students with a disability are not legally obligated to disclose their disability. However, if students would like accommodations, they must inform a specialist in the Center for Access and Accommodations and provide appropriate documentation of their disability .

Accommodations  Accommodations we offer:  Testing:  Double time  Read or record tests  Scribe  Note taking:  NCR paper  Recorder/recording devices  Reading:  Audio textbooks/Alternative Learning Format textbooks  Reader’s Edge

Accommodations  Accommodations we offer:  Hearing disabilities:  TTY  Interpreters  FM Loop System  Visual and Print disabilities:  Scanner CCTV  Large print paper  Talking calculator  Recorded books  Type & speak  Braille alternatives  Computer reading programs (JAWS, Zoom Text)

Accommodations  Accommodations we offer:  Physical and medical disabilities:  Barrier free parking (short term)  Adaptive furniture  Motorized Scooter (short term loan)  Other Equipment:  Mobility cane  Trackball  Adjustable keyboard  Scanner

Blue Card  Once appropriate accommodations are determined a blue card will be given to the student.  The Blue Card verifies that the student has met with an accommodations specialist and has submitted documentation to qualify for accommodations.

Education Options at College of DuPage Vocational Skills Reach Out Associate • Courses Courses Degrees Employment Skills • Independent Living • Office Skills • Communication Certificates • • Computer Skills • Time Management • Hospitality Skills • Food Service • Horticulture • Automotive • For non- degree seeking students with developmental disabilities. Placement testing is not required.

Degree Programs  The Associate in Arts degree (A.A)  The Associate in Science degree (A.S.)  The Associate in Engineering Science degree (A.E.S.)  The Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)  The Associate in General Studies degree (A.G.S.)  The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Art (A.F.A.)  The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Music (A.F.A.)  The Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (A.A.T.)  The Associate in Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education (A.A.T.)

Vocational Skills Program  Courses targeted towards Vocational Development  Small class sizes—most courses cap at 10 students  Courses require permission to register

Reach Out Program  Offered through our Continuing Education department  Very small class sizes, most cap at 6 students  Targeted towards independent living and social skill development

Other Support Services  Learning Commons  Peer Tutoring  Math Assistance  Writing, Reading, and Speech Assistance  Courses: Education 1105 Career Development, 1110 Interpersonal Skills, and 1115 College Success Skills  Counseling/Advising Services

 Social group for students and community members on the autism spectrum  No age limit, but most students age 16-30  Includes short educational programming, and then social time, including video games, ping-pong, pool and more  Separate meeting area for parents

Next steps for students  Apply to the college  Register for New Student Orientation  Schedule an “intake appointment” with Center for Access and Accommodations  Bring documentation supporting your disability!!!  Obtain a “blue card” (degree/certificate seeking students)  Take placement tests* (degree/certificate seeking students)  Meet with a COD Advisor and registe r *Placement testing may not be required depending on student’s ACT scores.

College of DuPage Open House Student Services Center (SSC) Monday, April 14 th 6-:8:30pm cod.edu/open_house

Contact Information Center for Access and Accommodations Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3249 Phone: (630) 942-2154 Email: reuland2@cod.edu