1. Introduction of me
Also known as SNAP

2. What is SNAP? Students Needing Access Parity
Provides assistance & guidance to students with a documented disability to ensure equal access to College of Charleston programs & services.
11,000 undergrads at CofC : 900 in program
Reference brochure
800= 350 LD, 350 ADD, 120 Phys/Psych, ASD, etc – mostly invisible

3. It’s the right thing to do
Why does SNAP exist?
It’s the right thing to do

4. Federal Civil Rights Laws
… and it’s the law.

5. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by any program receiving federal financial assistance

6. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Students with documented disabilities are entitled to receive reasonable accommodations and/or aids that will enable them to participate in all campus educational programs and activities.
Success is not ensured; only the same opportunity to succeed!

7. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Protects people with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local governmental services and telecommunications.
Requires that all public facilities, services and communications be accessible to people with disabilities and that auxiliary aids and services be provided.
What do you think – are we there yet?

8. Who is a person with a disability?
An individual with a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Learning is one.)
An individual is considered to be a person with a disability if he/she:
(1) has a disability,
(2) has a history of a disability, or
(3) is perceived by others as having a
disability.
Federal definition.

9. Students Served

10. CDS Application Process
Voluntary!
Application Form
Documentation
Reference brochure

11. SNAP APPLICATION

12. Documentation
Completed by a professional who is qualified to diagnose the disability
Enough evidence to qualify student as having a disability
Hopefully enough to make a judgment call about…….

13. Reasonable Accommodations
Extended Testing Time
Sign Language Interpreters
Texts in Alternate Format
Permission to take breaks as needed
Permission to make up work if absent due to disability
Note taking services, as requested by student
Permission to eat and/or drink in class and tests, as needed

14. Sample PNL
Student gets electronic copy & is responsible for meeting with Professor to provide/ review PNL

15. Alternative Testing Site
Student testing sign up
Timing matters
Envelope for you!
Return test to SNAP
How would you like it returned?

16. Ask for a volunteer Tell us who volunteered We’ll take it from there!
Note Takers
Ask for a volunteer
Tell us who volunteered
We’ll take it from there!

17. CDS/SNAP General Services
Priority Registration
Assistive Technology
Student support
Academic Coaching
Quiet, non-distracting testing site
Confidentiality
Alternative Courses
over 3000 tests per year involving 8,000 student & faculty contacts to make this happen. 21 spaces

18. CDS/SNAP General Services
Education/Training for faculty, staff and students
Resource Center for College & Community
Advocacy
Barrier reporting
For Universal Access

19. Please call, visit, or email us any time! We love our faculty!
Resources for Faculty
Please call, visit, or us any time! We love our faculty!

20. Resources for Faculty Faculty Administration Manual
Section related to “Students with Disabilities” (VIII.C)
Annual SNAP – start of Fall semester
“For Faculty” webpage – SNAP website
Wonderful “Frequently Asked Questions” page:

21. Questions?
Thank you!