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Or, What do I do with this MOA? Latacha Berluche Accommodations
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NOVA is committed to serving students with documented
disabilities. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability services
are available to all currently enrolled students who have a
documented disability that substantially limits them in one or more
of lifes major activities (e.g. learning) and who are otherwise
academically qualified.
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What does this mean to you? By law, we are required to provide
disability services to students who are eligible.
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Students who have a documented chronic disability that
substantially limits them in one or more major life activities and
who are otherwise academically qualified WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
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Who is eligible? Visual Impairments Hearing Impairments Speech
Impairment Impaired Mobility ADHD/ADD Learning Disabilities
Developmental Reading Disorders Developmental Delays Dyslexia
Cerebral Palsy Autism Spectrum Disorders Traumatic Brain
Injury/Closed Head Injury Medical Concerns Psychological or
Psychiatric Disorders
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GETTING STARTED: Disability Services Getting Started with
Disability Services: Students must: complete the intake packet and
obtain the appropriate disability related documentation schedule an
appointment to meet with a disability counselor by emailing the
Disability Counselor [email protected]. submit all paperwork to
the counseling center at least 48 hours before their scheduled
appointment arrive on-time for the meeting accommodations are
discussed with the student and Memorandum of Accommodation (MOA) is
created To find the intake packet please visit: Student Services
Center Reception Desk, AA 194 Online
http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/disability-services/
http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/disability-services/
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Disabilities Services Timeline (In theory ) Information
gathered by student and evaluated by Disabilities Counselor If
accommodations are appropriate, a Memorandum of Accommodations
(MOA) is created MOA is provided to the class professor Student
meets with professor to review the logistics of accommodations
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The 411 on Accommodations Accommodations: Students must be
otherwise qualified Will not alter the fundamentals of the class
Will be reasonable Will not place an undue burden on the
institution
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Examples of typical academic accommodations offered at NOVA
Classroom Accommodations Access to professor handouts, slides,
overheads Additional time to complete in-class written assignments
Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assistance
with note-taking (i.e. volunteer note-takers/Smart Pens) Occasional
modifications to absentee/tardiness policy (for disability-related
situations) Preferential seating Use of recording devices during
lectures Use of laptop/word processor for note-taking Testing
Accommodations Additional time for exams/quizzes Alternate testing
environment (if needed) Use of a computer with or without assistive
technology Reader/Scribe (ex. technology based software programs)
Other Accommodations Materials in Alternative Format (Braille,
Electronic, Large Print) Additional time with tutors in the
Resource Centers on campus Usage of specific auxiliary aids
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Students Responsibilities: Classroom Accommodations Give the
professor the MOA as soon as possible Make sure they have an valid
MOA Coordinate logistics of approved accommodations with professor
(if needed)
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Professors Responsibilities: Classroom accommodations Do not
provide any accommodations unless you receive a current MOA Provide
only the approved accommodations Schedule a meeting to review MOA
with student Note takers: discuss the logistics of this with the
student
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Students Responsibilities: Testing Center Schedule use of the
low distraction cubicle no less than 7 days in advance. Instructors
must provide the Testing Center with a students exam before the
student will be able to reserve a time Determine with you if extra
time will be given in the classroom or in the testing center
Reserve Assistive Technology, if needed Coordinate reader/scribe
with the Disabilities Counselor
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Professors Responsibilities: Testing Center Use of Testing
Center: You need to drop off with a testing center service request
form at least 7 days before the test Pick up the completed test
Extra Time- USE THE TESTING CENTER Assistive Technology You may be
asked to record the test questions on a tape recorder
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Professors Responsibilities: Questions about an accommodation
Address with the Disabilities Counselor, NOT the student If you are
emailed about a student regarding disabilities, please respond in
writing
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Common Mistakes Refusal to provide accommodations Question the
students disability Inquire about the students actual diagnosis
Provide inaccurate accommodations Disclosure of students disability
to class Request to see students disability documentation
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Faculty Tips Treat all students the same regardless of
disability Be proactive Consider universal accessibility when
designing your course Be approachable and encourage students
registered with DSS to talk to you about their accommodations and
needs Give students the opportunity to lead the discussion If you
feel student needs additional accommodations, please consult DS
Counselor. Be clear about your class expectations
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Things to remember Classroom management may play a larger than
average role with some disabilities students. Please intervene as
necessary, or contact the disabilities counselor on your MOA. An
MOA is not a get out of jail free card Document any concerns you
have regarding problems or concerns DS Counselor will not identify
the disability, only discuss accommodations
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Things NOT to do Do not ask the student to identify the
disability Do not try to tease out why one thing works and another
thing doesnt Do not OVER-accommodate
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Professors Responsibility: Syllabus Instructors should have
information in their course syllabus addressing special needs and
accommodations. For example: Disability Statement The College is
committed to the goal of providing each qualified student an equal
opportunity to pursue a college education regardless of disability.
Efforts will be made toward meeting reasonable requests for
services to students with disabilities eligible under Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Students with disabilities are encouraged
to contact a Counselor for Disability Services in the Student
Services or Counseling Center of any campus to discuss possible
accommodations. Website-
http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/disability-
services/http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/disability-
services/
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Appropriate Language and Demeanor Please use appropriate
language when communicating with students with disabilities. Please
treat these students with respect, and as often as possible, treat
them the same way you would treat any other student Students with
disabilities often report feeling talked down to or disrespected by
professors
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What is I see a student struggling? If a student is struggling
in your class, please feel free to contact the student in order to
discuss his or her lack of progress. You may refer them to the
counseling center to discuss study skills and of other
difficulties. The counselor will be able to make a referral to a
disabilities counselor if necessary.
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F.A.Q.s What if I suspect a student has a disability and did
not give me a MOA? It is important that students with disabilities
choose to identify themselves to the college. The student may have
a disability and be choosing not to use accommodations What if a
student asks for an accommodation and doesnt have an MOA? Students
who have indicated to the instructor that they have a disability
and would like to receive Accommodations should be told to contact
a DSS Counselor to obtain information on the process for obtaining
disability services. Without a current MOA, no accommodations may
be provided. What if a student gives me an expired MOA? Please send
students with expired MOAs back to the Disabilities Counselor to
obtain updated forms. Do not give this student any accommodations.
What if you disagree with a specific accommodation? If you disagree
with an accommodation, please contact Latacha Berluche in the
counseling center. We can discuss your objections and develop an
appropriate resolution. What if a student asks for an accommodation
that is not listed on his or her MOA? If a student is asking for an
accommodation not listed on their MOA, the student should be told
that he/she needs to see the disability counselor.
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The counseling center doescounseling? Short Term Counseling
Referrals and Community Resources
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CARE NVCC is here to support your needs as a professional. If
there is a person in your classes whose behavior is concerning or
alarming, please consider contacting a CARE team member, or
complete a NOVA Cares reporting form. After the submission of this
form, the CARE team will evaluate the potential risk, and make the
appropriate referrals.
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Events Disclaimer If your department puts on any events that
are open to the student body at large, please remember to specify
that If you have accommodation needs for this event, please contact
the disability services counselor at least one week prior to
attending with contact information
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Disability Resources for Faculty NOVA Definitions of
Accommodations - provides faculty, staff and students with
guidelines for some of the most common accommodations provided by
NOVA that are listed on the Memorandum of Accommodations (MOA).
NOVA Definitions of Accommodations NOVA Policy for Service and
Guide Animals - establishes rules governing the presence of service
animals, service animals in-training, assistance animals and
comfort animals on NOVA campuses and in NOVA facilities, and is
written in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
regulations pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). NOVA Policy for Service and Guide Animals Faculty Handbook
for Teaching Students with Disabilities
http://www.nvcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/disability-
resources/FacultyHandbookforTeachingStudentswithDisabilities.pdf
http://www.nvcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/disability-
resources/FacultyHandbookforTeachingStudentswithDisabilities.pdf
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The Laws Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
www.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/disability.html The American With
Disabilities Act www.ada.gov Section 508 www.section508.gov