Disability Services

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Support and Services for Students

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The following supports and services are available through Disability Services to eligible students who encounter barriers to full access or participation in the physical, curricular or informational environments within the university.

  • Academic Advising – assistance with understanding university requirements, selecting and scheduling classes, and academic problem-solving
  • Adaptive Technology – referral to the Adaptive Technology Center to utilize specialized computer programs and equipment for reading and writing
  • Classroom Relocation – relocation of classes that are scheduled in inaccessible or distant locations
  • Computer-based Notetaking – simultaneous transcription of spoken language into text for viewing on a laptop screen
  • Exam Adjustments – arrangement for additional time, separate location, alternative format, and use of reader, scribe or computer on exams
  • Instructor Notification – Letter informing instructors of adjustments that will facilitate student access
  • Lab Assistance – services of a student assistant or modification of lab activities to be accessible
  • Notetaking – assistance recruiting a volunteer notetaker and supply of carbonless copy paper or use of copy machine
  • Referrals – information about and referrals to other university offices and programs that provide support to students
  • Sign Language Interpreting – ASL interpreting or transliteration for academic and extra-curricular activities
  • Specialized Equipment Loan – FM systems.

Note: Tutoring services are available through the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Call 541-346-3226 or drop by 68 PLC.

 

Several off campus resources can also be very helpful.

  • Asperger Counseling Northwest provides assistance with social comunities, functional life skills, adn tools to facilitate academic success for students.
  • The Learning Center is a private (fee for service) organization that assists college students with learning disabilities, including academic support and structured tutoring sessions.