SAMPLE HEADLINE Student Accommodation RRC Policies and Case Examples

SAMPLE HEADLINE Accessibility Services RRC is dedicated to ensuring success to education for academically qualified persons with disabilities. Fundamental to this is the determination and implementation of academic accommodations. (Reference: Staff Guide to Student Services )

SAMPLE HEADLINE Types of Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing American sign language interpreters, computerized note takers Exam Accommodations and Assistive Technology Exam accommodations - Allowed 1.5 times longer to write test or exam Adaptive Technology & Equipment – Screen reader & magnification; Text to speech, speech recognition software; audio recording equipment; reading pens; script magnifying TV reader; Alternate formats for texts, course reading packages and instructor handouts

SAMPLE HEADLINE Prior to Assistance Students are required to provide valid documentation from a qualified professional to a counsellor Counsellor arranges, coordinates and monitors appropriate accommodations based on student’s individual needs

SAMPLE HEADLINE AHS PROGRAM REALITY Didactic phase: – Students inside RRC – Services readily available – For each semester, Students must apply for service Clinical Phase: – Students outside RRC – Services are not so available – Challenges: Student Self declaration Clinical Attitude Accessibility – time delays National Exams: Exam Accommodations are available but students must apply

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #1 – The Scene Student with severe anxiety issues; Privacy issues (PHIPPA) very important Didactic: Accommodation for theory exams but NOT for practical lab exams due to the time element for certain skills Clinical: No exam accommodation was permitted; student did not apply

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #1 – Result Student could not complete exams on time which resulted in a failed rotation Clinical Psychologist intervened RRC Counselling became involved Clinical Training partner resistant to providing any accommodation Outcome: Student would be provided with more feedback on skills and accommodated for theory exams but needed to still meet the timelines for practical exams. Graduated from program, passed national exams after 2 nd attempt (accommodations granted)

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #2 – The Scene Student with hearing impairment – Program found out 2 days prior to start of classes – Cochlear implant, not really determined how much hearing was possible Didactic: Theory – 2 note-takers with laptop provided; remote computer system introduced; Practical labs – work in pairs, quiet labs Clinical: Student did not apply for accommodation; Clinical instructor was informed; no plan was developed prior to start of clinical rotation

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #2 – Result Student wanted to be treated normally Clinical instructor raises concerns after 4-6 weeks over patient safety RRC Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services became involved Outcome: Student self-declared to patients, successful competency attainment, graduated from program

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #3 – The Scene Mature Student with foreign credentials Didactic: Several racism claims; Other “discussions” Clinical: – 3 successful rotations, followed by 2 failed rotations Significance: withdrawal from program – 2 Appeals – both denied – Lawyer involvement

SAMPLE HEADLINE CASE #3 – Result Clinical Training partner refused to accommodate any remediation / retraining Outcome: RRC provided retraining – Private Laboratory used as Clinical partner for some competencies – Clinical Simulation: First Clinical partner provided specimens; retired instructors hired – Graduated from program, passed national exams

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