Office of Disability Services Academic Support Family Orientation June, 2014

Who We Are Kirsten Behling – Director, Service Provider Andrew Cioffi – Asst Director, Service Provider Laura Sabadini – Alt Text Specialist Desirae Mix – Office Coordinator

What We Provide Access to campus and curriculum Reasonable accommodation; not modification Student advocacy and training Student referrals Access to assistive technology Faculty, staff, student leader training

Our Students Undergraduate, Graduate (CAS, SBS) Types of students with disabilities we typically Serve – ADD/ADHD – Learning Disabilities – Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bi-polar – Sensory Disabilities – Autism Spectrum Disorders – Physical Disabilities – Medical and Chronic Health Conditions

Painting by Luisella Zuccotti

Receiving Support Through ODS 1.Students submit most recent documentation 2.Students schedule an intake appointment 3.During intake, discuss and determine accommodations 4.Student presents accommodation letter to faculty 5.Students advocate for accommodations as needed 6.Students renew accommodations every semester

Examples of Commonly Provided Accommodations* Extended test time/Distraction-reduced Exam proctoring Assistance with note-taking Assistive technology Alternative format materials Priority registration * Reminder: ODS does not provide modifications to academic standards or University policy

Looking To September Engage in services through ODS Discuss advocacy plan – What disclosure to ODS means Identify key stressors and stress relieving strategies Practice and prepare!

Office of Disability Services Location: Stahl Center, 73 Tremont 7 th floor Phone: (617) Fax: (617) TTY: (617)