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REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS You must contact the disability services coordinator each term or semester to arrange for learning and living accommodations. Although the college may not always agree to your specific request, they are required by law to provide an effective and reasonable accommodation.
Potential learning accommodations include: • Early registration. • Notetakers, tutoring, proofreaders, and editing services. • Digital textbooks and other educational materials in alternative form, such as Braille, e-files, or other technologies. • Educational materials in advance. • Sign language, oral interpreting, and real-time captioning services. • Test-taking alternatives such as extended time, taped tests, oral tests, alternate test site, elimination of computer scored answer sheets, and use of a computer or spell-checking device. • Closed-caption devices, amplified telephone
• Equal access to classes, activities, and services. • Opportunity to make up quizzes, exams, or assignments if the absence was disability related. • Preferential seating. • Extended timeline to complete specific courses and to complete certification or degree requirements. • Option to take foreign culture class instead of foreign language.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED TRIO Student Support Services Ask if your college offers this federally-funded program. Nebraska VR 877-637-3422 or http://vr.nebraska.gov/ Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 877-809-2419 or www.ncbvi.ne.gov/services Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
receivers, low-vision reading aids, Braille devices, and computer enhancements.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT Register for campus orientation. The disability services coordinator may also provide an orientation. Determine where to go and who to contact in case of an emergency. If you have medical needs, inform the college of any advance preparation that should be in place. Ask the admissions office if a summer transition program is offered. Obtain a copy of your class schedule and visit all buildings where your classes will be held. If necessary, ask for accommodations to access the buildings. If you are commuting and will drive yourself , become familiar with parking facilities and procedures. Consider signing a release of information so the school has permission to share information with parents/guardians.
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WANT TO KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND WHO TO CONTACT FOR DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS? Visit https://eqf.org/SWDrights
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