Special Accommodations
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Elevator Accessibility
- Special Parking
- Adjustable Tables
- Cushioned Chairs
- Access Doors
Documentation of
a student's disability is required to obtain services. Elevators are located in each building and are open to use
by everyone. Handicap access doors are located on all the
front entrances to all buildings. Special parking is designated
closest to all buildings and located in the front, the rear
or the side of each building. Special chairs and adjustable
tables are available for those with verified needs.
- Learning Aids
- Franklin Speller
- Notetakers
- Amplifier (individual)
- Info about Taped Text Books
- Scientific Talking Calculator
- Enlarged Printed Exams
- Specialized Software
- Visual Workstations
- Wireless Microphone Speaker System
- Reading Pens
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- Voice for Windows
- Speaking Language Master
- Med Spell
- MagniSight Explorer CCTV
- Zoomtext
- Kurzweil Reading Machine
- Dragon Dictate
- Jaws for Windows
- One Handed Keyboard
- Trackballs
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Educational Support Plans
Individualized information plans
are sent with a student's consent to instructors informing them of any special
considerations and services required by the student. THESE ARE IMPORTANT
AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS REQUEST AT THE BEGINNING
OF EACH SEMESTER.
Testing Accommodations
Alternative test
accommodations are available when usual testing methods
reflect
a student's disability rather than the student's level
of achievement. Testing accommodations are determined after careful review
of the documentation provided by the student and an individual consultation between
the student and a staff member. Testing services for exams, quizzes and etc. are provided
to assist the faculty in
providing accommodations that meet the legal mandates of
ADA and Section 504.
Typical Testing /Evaluation Accommodations
- Large Print
- Reader
- Scribe
- Extended Time
- Use of Computer for Exams
- Test Isolation
- Use of Calculator for Exams
- Oral Testing
Other Services
- Develop individual educational support plans
- Provide registration assistance
- Furnish paid note takers
- Coordinate interpreter services
- Assist students in locating resources
- Provide disability-related counseling
- Provide information
about Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
and Tennessee Library for the Blind
- Request preferential seating
Appropriate Accommodations
A complete individual assessment is conducted with each
student to determine specific academic support services.
The determination of accommodations is based on the professional
evaluations and recommendations provided by the student.
Information regarding the student is confidential and will
only be shared with the appropriate faculty members after
an official consent form has been signed.
Student Responsibilities
- Make contact with the
office of Services for Individual
with Disabilities about your disability
- Complete the forms required to receive services
- Provide professional documentation
- Meet with
appropriate staff to discuss accommodations and concerns
- Make request for accommodations at the beginning of each
semester (some accommodations need to be made 30 days in
advance)
- Accept full responsibility for your actions and study habits
Personal Care
WSCC DOES
NOT provide services that are of a personal nature
i.e., pushing wheelchairs, restroom assistance and feeding
assistance.
Parking Permits
Students with state issued disabilities license plates,
or placards must register with Campus Police. Services
for Individuals with Disabilities issues only temporary decals,
but the student must provide documentation of the need.
The
fine for parking in areas designated for individuals with
disabilities without the valid state parking permit or the
WSCC temporary hang tag will be $100.00. This policy will
be strictly enforced.
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