1. Office of Disabilities Services Pasco-Hernando State College Reinhardt (Ron) Thiessen lll, M.S. Director of Disabilities Services (ADA Coordinator) E-mail: thiessr@phsc.eduthiessr@phsc.edu West Campus: 727-816-3236 Fax: 727-816-3768 Nicole Bilodeau-McKay, B.S. Assistant Coordinator of Disabilities Services E-mail: biloden@phsc.edubiloden@phsc.edu Spring Hill and North Campus: 352-340-4826 Fax: 352-340-4951 Sarah Brunet, B.S. Assistant Coordinator of Disabilities Services E-mail: brunets@phsc.edubrunets@phsc.edu East and Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch: 352-518-1239 Fax: 352-518-1225 Lisa Fairbanks Senior Office Assistant, Disabilities Services E-mail: fairbal@phsc.edufairbal@phsc.edu West Campus: 727-816-3473 Fax: 727-816-3768

2. Pasco-Hernando State College adheres to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (not IDEA) PHSC adheres to ADA and Section 504 Public schools adhere to IDEA Ensure program accessibility Provide effective communication to individuals with visual and hearing impairments. Make reasonable accommodations for employees and students. More information can be found: http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm Provide a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) annually using a team approach for the student. More information can be found at: http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

3. Steps to Receive Accommodations Student completes a “Self Identification & Authorization Form” and Student provides documentation of disability to the Office of Disabilities Services (with appointment). When approved, student receives “Confidential Accommodations Request Form” and provides this to all of their instructors.

4. Possible Accommodations Use of tape/digital recorder Use of calculator (except Pre- Algebra) Use of spell checker Note taker Use of word processor Large print/ Braille Substitution of written work for oral Substitution of oral work for written Adapted test format Reader Tutor (if available) Modified furniture padded chair and table Lecture outlines (when available) Scribe Reduced distraction location for exams Special Seating Interpreter Time extension (test or work)

5. For Faculty… Sample Syllabus statement: “Students in need of academic accommodations for a disability may consult with the Office of Disabilities Services to arrange appropriate accommodations.” For further information regarding the Office of Disabilities Services you may contact any of the ODS staff members or visit the following: http://phcc.edu/services- students/disabilities-serviceshttp://phcc.edu/services- students/disabilities-services For the “Faculty and Staff Guide to Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities” you may visit, http://at.phcc.edu/Procedures%20Manual/Guide- disable.pdfhttp://at.phcc.edu/Procedures%20Manual/Guide- disable.pdf

6. What happens if…answers to common questions A student comes up to me at the end of class and says they get accommodations but do not have the “Confidential Accommodations Form”. Am I required to give them accommodations? The short answer is, no. You can decide to work with the student until he/she has the form and refer them to the Office of Disabilities Services. I know a student in my class is struggling, can I ask them if they have a disability? No. To protect yourself, the student and PHSC, you can suggest speaking to someone in the ODS and making use of the TLC and free tutors. How do I decide which accommodations are appropriate for the student? The student provides ODS staff with documentation used to decide what accommodations are appropriate, therefore, it is not your responsibility to decide. Contact ODS for any suggestions in implementation. Will the accommodations compromise the integrity of my class or academic program? No. Essentially the accommodations are used to “level the playing field” and not to give an unfair advantage. You should grade the students work just as their peers, no need for leniency.

7. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology (often abbreviated as AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. AT can be low tech like communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt. AT can be high tech such as special purpose computers. AT can be hardware such as prosthetics, attachment devices (mounting systems), and positioning devices. AT can be computer hardware, like special switches, keyboards, and pointing devices. AT can be computer software such as screen-readers or communication software. AT can be inclusive or specialized learning materials and curriculum aids. AT can be specialized curricular software. AT can be much more, including electronic devices, wheel chairs

8. Equipment loaned, when available, or used in the ODS Recording Devices (record and playback lectures) FM Listening Device (assists students with Hearing Impairments) 2 Student Laptops (with specific software loaded) Zoomtext (enlarges everything on the computer screen) Onyx (video magnification for distance, documents and self view) Ergonomic Keyboards (reduce strain when typing) Closed Captioned Television (displays audio in text format) Topaz (magnifies images to PC)

9. Assistive Technology available for purchase or at no cost Live Scribe Echo Pen Record everything you hear, say and write, while linking your audio recordings to your notes. Quickly replay audio from your Livescribe paper, a computer, or a mobile device – all with a simple tap on your handwritten notes. http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/solutions/learningdisabilities/ Camera Mouse Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. http://www.cameramouse.org/ Click-N-Type on Screen Keyboard To type without using the keyboard (free Windows 7 program): Open On-Screen Keyboard by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking Ease of Access, and then clicking On-Screen Keyboard. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/type-without-keyboard#type-without-keyboard=windows-7 Dragon Naturally Speaking Dragon is a speech recognition software. It turns your talk into text and can make virtually any computer task easier and faster. From capturing ideas and creating documents, to email and searching the web, to using simple voice commands to control many of the popular programs you use every day at home, work – and beyond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSHmPamLGQAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSHmPamLGQA http://www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htmhttp://www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htm ****Most computers have speech recognition already, just search in programs toolbar and use with a headset.