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The Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center. Located in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57 First Floor Office 1500 https://www.unf.edu/drc. DRC Students 1253 registered students in 20 18.

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The Disability Resource Center

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  1. The Disability Resource Center Located in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57 First Floor Office 1500https://www.unf.edu/drc

  2. DRC Students1253 registered students in 2018 The DRC provides academic accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities that include, but are not limited to: Learning Disabilities (reading, writing, math, memory, or auditory/visual processing disabilities) Deaf or Hard of Hearing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Orthopedic Disabilities ADHD/ADD Medical (health) Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury Blind or Low Vision Speech Disabilities Mental Health Disabilities

  3. Accommodations are mandated under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Faculty’s legal obligation to provide accommodations begins when the accommodation letter is received. Accommodations must be provided as they are stated on the accommodation letter. Accommodations are confidential. Disability information is not included in accommodation letters and should not be questioned by faculty. Contact the DRC If you have questions or concerns about properly implementing an accommodation in your class. DRC Contact 904-620-2769 drc@unf.edu r.dubberly@unf.edu Accommodations

  4. Flexible attendance – Assistive technology in classroom or DRC Use of spell-check (if applicable) Use of calculator (if applicable) Priority seating Priority registration Service Animal Therapy/Emotional Support animal (Only in housing) Common Accommodations Extended exam time Reduced distraction testing Note taker in class Use of computer Alternate formatting of course materials Sign Language Interpreter Transcription services (CART) Reader Scribe Audio Recording lectures

  5. Accommodation Letters for Professors Students use ClockWork to request that their accommodation letters are sent to faculty. Students access their accommodation letters by going to: myWings --> Student Tab --> My Records --> Clockwork link and then selecting the "Self Registration" link in the Clockwork student user portal. Faculty receive an email to confirm the receipt of the accommodation letter. The DRC is notified of the student request and faculty receipt.

  6. Arranging Exams for Students in the DRC The DRC uses Clockwork for exam administration. Faculty can access the ClockWork portal to view/authorize exam appointments and to upload exam materials for testing. myWings --> Faculty Resources Icon --> Faculty Tools --> Clockwork Methods of Exam Delivery: Submit the exam through the Faculty link for Clockwork. E-mail as an attachment(Word or PDF scanned Format) and send it to drcexams@unf.edu Bring the exam to the DRC office. Methods of Exam Retrieval: Pick up your exam at the DRC. Scanned and emailed back to you. Returned through campus mail.

  7. Online Course Accessibility Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT) provides support to faculty to ensure that all online course materials are accessible. https://www.unf.edu/cirt/LMS_Support/Canvas/Canvas_Accessibility_Home.aspx

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