What services are available?

DRC staff identify individualized accommodations for each student. This may include:

• Disability counseling
• Academic and career counseling
• Priority registration
• Extended time on tests & quizzes
• Sign language interpreting
• Assistive technology
• Audio books 
• Large print documents
• Braille 
• Learning strategies
• Tutoring
• Referral services

Neither classroom assignments nor instructor expectations are modified for DRC students; instead, services and accomodations are provided to help DRC students succeed in the same coursework as their peers. This protects the integrety of our programs.

Students with a certified disability are entitled to accommodations to help them suceed withtheir program. Accommodations may include academic and vocational counseling, early registration assistance, tape recorders, note takers, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or audio books. Your DRC Counselor will explain this process in detail. Students with a certified disability can get an "Accommodation letter" that will explain to their instructor the special arrangments the student will need.

The Learning Skills Lab is a study environment where students can get coaching and support to develop lerning strategies that work for their particular situation. Learning Specialists help with study skills, test-taking strategies, math phobia, and learning disabilites of all kinds. Learning Disability Assessment  is available for students that want it. The Learning Skills Lab is located in Room 760, Lowery Library Building.

The High Tech Center provides training in the use of adaptive computer technology to allow students with orthopedic, visual, learning, or other disabilities to access computer equipment. We have equipment for voice-activated computer use, text-reading scanners, and screen enlargement.  Students who want to access this equipment may enroll in "LRS" ("Learning Skills") Classes.

The Alternate Media Specialist provides classroom materials in a format that accommodates the student's need. This may include Braille textbooks, sign language interpreting, large-print text, screen enlargement, or audio books.  

The DRC can help you schedule a confidential appointment with a licensed Mental Health counselor. Your DRC counselor can help you arrange these services. Click here for more information.

A Learning Disabilities Specialist provides learning disability assessment, individual or small group instruction, and advising to support academic and vocational goals. Students who can benefit from skills development may enroll in any of these courses:Learning Skills Courses:

• LRS 2:      Adapted Computer Access for students with disabilities
• LRS 10:    Reading Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
• LRS 11:    Writing Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
• LRS 12:    Math Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
• LRS 14:    Mainstream Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
• LRS 500:  Academics for Adult Learners with Disabilities
• LRS 501:  Theatre and Movement for Adult Learners with Disabilities
• LRS 502:  Art for Adult Learners with Disabilities  

Adaptive Physical Education Courses:

• PEG 50 Adaptive Physical
• PEG 55 Adaptive Resistance Training

Created: April 04, 2007 @ 09:43 AM
Last Modified: April 21, 2008 @ 09:10 AM