office of disability services academic support family orientation june, 2014
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Office of Disability Services
Academic SupportFamily Orientation
June, 2014
Who We Are
• Kirsten Behling – Director, Service Provider
• Andrew Cioffi – Asst Director, Service Provider
• Laura Sabadini – Alt Text Specialist• Desirae Mix – Office Coordinator
What We Provide
• Access to campus and curriculum• Reasonable accommodation; not
modification• Student advocacy and training• Student referrals• Access to assistive technology• Faculty, staff, student leader training
Our Students
• Undergraduate, Graduate (CAS, SBS)• Types of students with disabilities we
typically Serve– ADD/ADHD– Learning Disabilities– Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bi-polar– Sensory Disabilities– Autism Spectrum Disorders– Physical Disabilities– Medical and Chronic Health Conditions
Painting by Luisella Zuccotti
Receiving Support Through ODS
1. Students submit most recent documentation2. Students schedule an intake appointment3. During intake, discuss and determine
accommodations4. Student presents accommodation letter to
faculty5. Students advocate for accommodations as
needed6. Students renew accommodations every
semester
Examples of Commonly Provided Accommodations*• Extended test time/Distraction-
reduced• Exam proctoring• Assistance with note-taking• Assistive technology• Alternative format materials• Priority registration
* Reminder: ODS does not provide modifications to academic standards or University policy
Looking To September
• Engage in services through ODS• Discuss advocacy plan–What disclosure to ODS means
• Identify key stressors and stress relieving strategies
• Practice and prepare!
Office of Disability Services
• Location: Stahl Center, 73 Tremont 7th floor
• Email: [email protected]• Phone: (617) 994-6820• Fax: (617) 994-6812• TTY: (617) 994-6813