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Prepare Understand the accommodation process & choose level of engagement. Engage Follow procedures for receiving accommodations & work with DS Counselors to determine useful and appropriate services. Commit Take responsibility for initiating services each term & continue to use services and accommodations effectively. After completing this orientation, students will be able to:

» Counselor Contact Information » How to Schedule Appointments » DS Student Checklist » Brochures and Handouts » PowerPoint Presentation slides Prepare

Disability Services at Portland Community College works to ensure students who experience disability have an equal opportunity to participate in educational and co-curricular offerings. We do this by: » Facilitating the Accommodation Process through an individualized student-centered approach » Promoting Best Practices through collaboration and engagement within the community Prepare

Disability Services CounselorsCoordinators Accessibility Aides Administrative Assistants SpecialistsDirector Prepare

» Counseling Services Include: ˃Determining academic accommodations ˃Disability-related counseling ˃Self advocacy skills ˃Academic success skills ˃Consultation and referrals » Working with a Counselor ˃Student Choice ˃Consistency is Best ˃Meet at primary campus ˃Changing Counselors Prepare

» Software ˃ ervices/assist-comp-tech.htmlhttp:// ervices/assist-comp-tech.html » Equipment ˃ /adapt-equip.htmlwww.pcc.edu/resources/disability/services /adapt-equip.html » Consultation » Referrals Prepare

» Provide equal access and opportunity in the academic environment » Are available to students who are working with PCC Disability Services » Documentation of disability is required to obtain academic accommodations. Prepare

» Examples ˃Testing  extra time, separate room, etc… ˃Classroom  notetaking options, preferential seating » Intent > Accommodations provide access without:  creating a substantial change in the curriculum  altering essential elements or functions of a course/program Engage

ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY Students: » Initiate contact with Disability Services » Provide evidence of disability before receiving accommodations Counselors: » Determine eligibility for accommodations by evaluating each student’s needs on an individual basis EACH TERM 1.Request accommodations 2.Review and request Faculty Notification Letter 3.Communicate accommodation needs to each instructor 4.Follow accommodation procedures and timelines Engage. Commit.

» Documentation: three potential sources: ˃Student’s self-report ˃Recommendations of qualified professionals familiar with the student ˃Documentation from outside sources such as:  Professional diagnosis  Observations by educators  Documentation noting past use of services » Documentation must: ˃Provide substantial, clear and convincing evidence that supports the need for academic accommodations ˃Be current and specific ˃Indicate how disability impacts student » If disability fluctuates or is progressive, updated documentation may be required. Engage

» Informs instructors of accommodations. » Review and request each term. » Used for all campuses/classes. » Review with each instructor to request accommodations specific to the class. » Accommodations are not retroactive. Commit

Prepare. Engage. Commit. ˃Contact DS on any campus. ˃Consult the DS website:

» Intake Questionnaire » Disability Services Rights and Responsibilities » Release of Information Prepare. Engage. Commit.

 Turn in intake paperwork.  Provide documentation.  DS staff will contact you to schedule an intake appointment when documentation is received.  Individual accommodation needs will be addressed during the intake appointment. Prepare. Engage. Commit.