| Situation |
What you may do
(self-advocacy)
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What DSS may do |
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You want accommodations in a class you are taking. |
Make an appointment with the coordinator of DSS to set up accommodations. You are responsible for delivering the accommodation letters to your professors and having them sign the Verification Form. Documentation must be on file prior to the accommodation letter meeting. |
DSS will give you accommodation letters indicating the accommodations you are eligible for. |
| You have an appointment with your instructor to explain your disability and discuss accommodations. |
Be prepared to talk about:
- your disability
- how it affects you
- how you compensate for your disability
- accommodation that may help you in the course
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If the instructors would like further information (beyond the accommodation letter), he/she may contact DSS for further clarification. |
| You want to have accommodations for a test. |
Obtain an Exam Proctoring Form from DSS at least 5 business days before the exam. Together with the instructor, complete the form and return it to DSS at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam. |
DSS will work with you to schedule testing in the Teaching and Learning Center as well as provide appropriate accommodations for you. |
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After class, you are still unsure of the objective of an assignment or what you need to study for a test. |
Ask your instructor for an appointment during his or her office hours. At the appointment ask for clarification; take notes. |
If you are still uncertain, DSS will suggest you request a tutor through the Teaching and Learning Center. |
| You are experiencing difficulties writing papers, doing math required for your major/minor, understanding chemistry. |
- Make an appointment with the Writing Lab in the Teaching and Learning Center, attend walk-in math labs (schedules are posted in the Teaching and Learning Center)
- Request a peer tutor through the Teaching and Learning Center
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Assistance with study skills and strategies is available from the coordinator of DSS, but may not be applicable to specific course work. |
| You are experiencing emotional or social adjustments or family difficulties, which hamper your ability to function personally and/or in your studies. |
Set up an appointment with a counselor in the Counseling Center. |
The coordinator of DSS is available to talk to you about these issues. You may also be referred to the Counseling Center for further assistance. |
| You are having difficulty managing your schedule of classes, studies, work hours, social life, activities, appointment, due dates for assignments, etc. |
Have as much information available as possible to build your semester schedule. Think about allotting blocks of time for classes, studying, activities, etc.
Learn to use a planner to schedule your days and keep track of appointments.
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The coordinator of DSS can provide training in time-management skills for you and/or you are welcome to set up a weekly appointment with the coordinator of DSS, who will help you plot and plan each week’s objectives and activities. |
| You have extreme difficulty with a course. |
Determine what aspects of the course are causing problems. Make an appointment with the professor to discuss your concerns. |
The coordinator of DSS will assist you in analyzing the situation. He or she may offer you assistance with study strategies, direct you to tutoring services, and/or examine the need for you to withdraw from the course. |