ATforED.com AT & Accommodations in Post- Secondary Education: Supporting Successful Transition Presenter: Diana Petschauer, M.Ed., ATP, CEO, Consultant.

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ATforED.com AT & Accommodations in Post- Secondary Education: Supporting Successful Transition Presenter: Diana Petschauer, M.Ed., ATP, CEO, Consultant Assistive Technology Professional; RESNA certified

ATforED.com AT, Accommodations & Advocacy, Successful Transition to College A link to this presentation:

ATforED.com Your Presenter ATforED.com Diana Petschauer, M.Ed, ATP Previously the AT Specialist at Disability Services, UNH Founder, ATforED & Access4Employment Assistive Technology Professional, RESNA Certified, Consultant

ATforED.com Laws & Accommodations K-12 VS IEP, IDEA (Success) IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities See more at: h.Ob3nnykM.dpuf h.Ob3nnykM.dpuf The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20 U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H)) See more at: h.Ob3nnykM.dpuf h.Ob3nnykM.dpuf Higher Ed & Workplace Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act) and ADA (Title II) (Access) Documentation of Disability Required (IEP is used as a reference for history of accommodations provided.) See more at: and-section-504 Differences Between High School and College Link to Handout:

ATforED.com Where/When to Start When looking at colleges, check out disability services websites & visit office. Need to be accepted to Institution First Meet with ODS/DSS staff/ counselors (ask about process and what is available on campus) Apply to Disability Services, Intake appt usually in June prior to fall semester.

ATforED.com Documentation Needed Be prepared! Send/Submit Documentation Self-Report (Self Advocacy) Dr. Notes & Diagnosis Assessments & Evaluations IEP/504 Plan for history Each college is different, check websites, call and meet with counselor

ATforED.com Self-Advocacy & Awareness Students-Know your Disability, learning strengths and preferences. (Role play conversations with counselor). What accommodations do you need; why? *Parents- counselors will be speaking to the student (your child) as an adult, do not attempt to speak for them. Teach self- advocacy.

ATforED.com Pre-College Exposure to AT Awareness - Students need to know what to ask for and options. Human Resources in the K-12 System are often replaced by AT Resources in College Human Reader →Text-to-Speech Technology Human Scribe → Speech-to-Text Technology Students need to “hit the ground running.” Vocational Rehabilitation- Get a Counselor Involved before graduation! (Funding for AT Eval and Technology)

ATforED.com Accommodation Process Different at each institution; CONFIDENTIAL (no one knows unless you choose to disclose). Meet with counselors, get letters of accommodation (details). Accommodation Letters to Professors/ Instructors. Make a Plan ( , personal meeting, advocate).

ATforED.com What Accommodations are Available in College, What can I ask for? Generally Offered- ET (extended time for tests and quizzes only), use your syllabus for assignments! Time management/ task management. Quiet/Separate Space for Testing Alternative Text, Accessible Textbooks (audio, digital, braille, large print). Note taking services (person, livescribe pen, ipad apps, audio recording) Captioning & Sign Language Interpreters Reduced Course Load & Transportation/ Navigation Support

ATforED.com What Accommodations are Available in College, What can I ask for? Assistive Technology (literacy software, smart pen, tablets and apps, magnification, screen readers, voice recognition, etc). Hear what students have to say about using AT in college: Link to Video: h?v=NaEp5aWN3ik h?v=NaEp5aWN3ik

ATforED.com Demo and AT Options Software, Apps & Extensions and Built-In Accessibility. Literacy support, executive functioning support, physical support and sensory support. Low Cost and Paid Options Link to Keene State AT Website: ods.keene.eduods.keene.edu

ATforED.com Resources on Campus for ALL Students Study skills and sessions, time management Math Support Writing Labs TRIO (low income, first generation, disabilities) SSS, Upward Bound Need more support? Look into DSS offices that offer fee based one-on-one programs

ATforED.com Contact Us for AT Training, Consultation and Presentations ATforEd.com Access4Employment.com or

ATforED.com AATforED.com Access to Education & The WorkPlace using Assistive Technology