1. Finding a Way Through: The Sequel. Assisting Law Students With Disabilities.

2. For: LSAC Topical Workshop October 22, 2011 St. Mary’s University Law School San Antonio, Texas By: Dawna M. Cobb Assistant Dean for Student Affairs University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

4. Finding students who need accommodations. Acceptance letters Correspondence from the ADA coordinator Faculty and Staff Information sessions Open houses Orientation School website

5. Then what?? One-on-one meeting with each student Review documentation Get follow up documentation if necessary Refer for testing Follow up with students’ evaluators If necessary, convene faculty to discuss reasonableness of requested accommodations.

6. Who is asking for accommodations in law school ? Students with:  ADD/ADHD  Anxiety disorder  Bi-polar disorder  Chronic diseases  Depression  Learning disabilities  Migraine headaches  Panic disorders  Physical disabilities  Various temporary disabilities

7. What accommodations are students requesting? Note-taking assistance Extra time on exams Distraction free exam space E-books Kurzweil Dragon Large print CART (transcription) services

8. Accommodations con’t  Special lamps  Lap desks  Afternoon or morning exams  Writing assistance  Organizational assistance

9. Arranging accommodations Dean of Students:  Arranges for note-takers  Obtains faculty permission for recording classes  Arranges for exam rooms  Refers students to other resources

10. Working with the Academic Achievement Program  Referrals to the AAP program  When, why and how  Confidentiality