Student with Disabilities and transitioning HIGHER ED AND THE WORKFORCE

Operationalizing our term What is the Definition of students with disabilities ◦Handout re FS

A Working Definition A person with a disability is a person who currently has a disability, has a history or record of, or is considered to have, a physical or mental condition that significantly limits a major life activity including: walking, talking, seeing, hearing, learning, breathing, etc. A qualified student is a student who meets the basic requirements of a program of study or activity at the institution.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504) “No otherwise qualified student shall be excluded solely on the basis of disability from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any: academic, research, occupational training, housing, counseling, financial aid, physical education, athletics, recreation, transportation, other extra- curricular, or other postsecondary education program or activity.”

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) “This most recent federal legislation enforces the requirements that assure non-discrimination based on disability, for qualified individuals who have disabilities.”

ADA amendments act of 2008 “The primary purpose is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under ADA.”

Towards success: The process K-12 Higher Ed and beyond / Advising to

Where are we Assessments ◦Diagnosis Coursework k-12 ◦Supplemental Research what’s out there ◦Schools ◦Careers ◦Goals Plan ◦Independent living or not

Overview and First steps 1. Classes 2. Exploration 3. Graduation 4. Testing/assessment ◦(if not already accomplished) 5. Advising / Registration

Network Who’s in relationships

Accommodations: the basis “REDUCING BARRIERS, PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS, EVENING OUT THE PLAYING FIELD MEASURING LEARNING RATHER THAN LIMITATIONS” A Common Sense Approach (AHEAD)

Common accommodations Extra time for quizzes, tests, or exams. Distraction free testing environment. Scribe or reader for quizzes, tests, or exams. Assistive technology for tests. Use of tape recorder for lectures. Note taker. Sign language or tactile Interpreter. Educational assistant. Advance access to copies of printed materials for PowerPoint and overhead presentations. Large print course materials. Books on tape or pdf. Brailing services. Extended deadlines. *

Common accommodations continued Use of FM device. Use of a spell/ grammar check device. Use of a non-programmable/non-graphing calculator. Assistive technology services. Priority registration. Reduced course load equaling full-time status. Flexible attendance policy. * Additional course drops or withdraws. Out-of-State tuition waiver for third (and additional)attempts, especially for developmental education. Preferential time of day tests. Course substitutions.

Accommodations Faculty Resources at Each case is unique

Goals  Associates of Arts  Associates of Science  Certificate  PSAV  Continuing Ed  Workforce

FERPA Why is Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) important to you?

Associate of Science  WORKFORCE LIMITED ACCESS  CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS  WORKFORCE OPEN ACCESS HEALTH PROGRAMS  WORKFORCE COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

Summary Discussions and assessments done early ◦Diagnosis First decision ◦only as it applies to getting started (will change and evolve)

References SJRState.edu UNF.edu Floridashines.org US Labor Statistics