Faculty Resource Guide

Introduction

Disability-Related Legislation

• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• California’s Senate Bill 105
• California's Assembly Bill 422

General Considerations

• Confidentiality
• Classroom behavior
• Recording lectures
• Access Technology
• Materials in alternate formats
• Identifying a student with a disability
• Syllabus Statement
• Classroom Accommodations

The Accommodation Process

• STEP 1: Student Completes the DSPS Intake
• STEP 2: Documentation Review by DSPS
• STEP 3: Student and Faculty Meet to Discuss Issues
• STEP 4: Implementation and Periodic Review of Accommodations
• The Team: Student, DSPS, and Faculty

Accommodation Strategies

• District Accommodations Policy
• Classroom Strategies
• Disability-Specific Strategies

Points to Remember