OFFICE DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (ODSS) LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY TULARE PARK, DIRECTOR DISABILITY_SERVICES@LOCKHAVEN.EDU OR 570-484-2665
MISSION Ensure that students with disabilities have equitable access to University programs, services, activities, and facilities Applicable laws: Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) No longer IDEA (governs K-12 and facilitates success ) Must perform same competencies in courses
RESOURCES FOR TRANSITION TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Differences Between Secondary and Postsecondary Education https://transitionta.org/system/files/resources/Highschool_vs_ College_list.pdf?file+1&type+node&id+1236&force+ LD Advisory https://www.ldadvisory.com/families_students/
STEPS TO REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Process generally begins after acceptance 1. Self-Identify 2. Document 3. Initial Meeting 4. Decision 5. Plan of Accommodation
SELF-IDENTIFY Must identify self as an individual with a disability A few methods to do so: Return “Optional Disclosure Form” sent to student by Admissions Office – to me or to Admissions Contact ODSS directly 570-484-2665 Disability_Services@lockhaven.edu Coming soon – Online through “Accommodate” link
DOCUMENT Submit documentation of disability to ODSS – scan/email, fax, mail Definition of disability: limits one or more major life activities and participation in courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and/or facilities Documentation must be from appropriate medical or mental health professional Psychoeducational or Psychological Evaluation or Re-Eval. (from school psychologist, private psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.) Letter from medical professional (doctor, audiologist, etc.) May use one of our forms – contact ODSS to obtain Must contain recommendations for reasonable accommodations
INITIAL MEETING Beginning of Interactive Process In-person, Phone, or Zoom Video Chat (need a computer with webcam & we send link to student) We review request & discuss with student: How disability impacts student, Documentation & recommendations, Options, Resources available
DECISION Reasonable accommodation? Director makes determination of approval, rejection, need more information Informs student
PLAN OF ACCOMMODATION If approved, we collaboratively develop Plan of Accommodation. Could include (most common): “Letter of Accommodation”: STUDENT sends to professors & STUDENT meets with/talks to Prof to implement academic accommodations, with my support Notification to Housing, Dining, Facilities, etc. Referral to on- or off-campus offices/agencies (OVR, Counseling, Tutoring, Sight Services, etc.) Recommendations/Training on Assistive T echnology Academic Coaching
IN GENERAL – RESOURCES & SUPPORT Resources and support can include, but are not limited to: accommodated testing, note taking assistance, texts in audio format, academic advising, counseling, advocacy with instructors and staff, assistive technology, priority registration, and referrals to other on- and off-campus offices or agencies Other
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT IN COLLEGE Getting themselves up and going to class Navigating campus independently Walking in the classroom late if you have to Self-Advocacy Building a new support network: Talk to people, including professors! Time Management: Spend the time doing the work (~30 hours/week if full time) Organization: Use a planner! Develop Study System Mind open to learning new things and new strategies Search for technology that works for you (note-taking Apps, Audio Books for on the go)
CONTACT INFORMATION: Office Location: 114 Ulmer Hall; Liaison with SLRC at Clearfield Campus Mailing address: 401 North Fairview Street, 114 Ulmer Hall, Lock Haven, PA, 17745 Phone: 570-484-2665 Fax: 570-484-2894 Email: Disability_Services@lockhaven.edu Website: http://www.lockhaven.edu/adac/disabilityservices/
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