1. Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Fall 2010 Counselor Conference

2. Challenges for Transfer Students
Sometimes transferring to a larger institution
Academic work becomes more demanding
Universal design principles place accommodations across the campus
Students assume that policies, procedures, and practices will be the same or similar to their previous institution

3. Things for Students to Consider
Disability documentation requirements of the campus – will the current documentation be sufficient?
Have prerequisite classes been met – substitutions and/or waivers are not always beneficial later?
Does the campus have other support services needed?

4. Accommodations – Case by Case Accommodations are determined by the student’s functional limitations and the academic standards for each class.
Extended time to take exams
A reader and/or scribe for exams
Notetaking
Alternative media (Braille, e-text, audio)
Assistive technology
Peer mentoring & academic coaching
Tape recording of classes
Accessible classroom furniture
Career preparation services

5. Key Messages to Students
There are differences in what accommodations are given and how they are applied.
Make contact with Disability Services early
(so students will know what to expect – informed choice)
Register with Disability Services as soon as accepted (early class registration)
Do not reveal disability information during application process