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How can they help me?

How can they help me?. Office of Disability Support Services. And “ What it is an MOA? ”. Dr. Estela Landeros Dugourd Director of Disability Support Services. NOVA is committed to serving students with documented disabilities. . What does this mean to you?. By law By design.

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How can they help me?

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  1. How can they help me? Office of Disability Support Services And “What it is an MOA?” Dr. Estela Landeros Dugourd Director of Disability Support Services

  2. NOVA is committed to serving students with documented disabilities. .

  3. What does this mean to you? By law By design

  4. Who is eligible?

  5. Hidden Disabilities Inattention Disorganization Forgetfulness Chronic Stress Abnormal behavior Hyperactivity Distractedness Anxiety ADHD/ADD Learning Disabilities Developmental Reading Disorders Developmental Delays Dyslexia Autism Spectrum Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury/Closed Head Injury Medical Concerns Psychological or Psychiatric Disorders

  6. How do we serve these students?

  7. Obtaining Disability Services:The Process

  8. Accommodations Will not alter the fundamentals of the class Are not provided by the instructor without an MOA Will be reasonable Will not place an “undue burden” on the institution

  9. MOA Form

  10. Student’s Responsibilities:Classroom Accommodations Give the professor the MOA as soon as possible Make sure you have a valid MOA Coordinate logistics of approved accommodations with professor (if needed)

  11. Professor’s Responsibility:Syllabus Special Needs and Accommodations At NOVA we are committed to giving every student the support and services they need to pursue their college education and take advantage of all available opportunities. If you believe that you may have a disability and need academic accommodations, please see the Disability Services Web Page at http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/disability-services/index.html No qualified student with a documented disability shall be denied access to or participation in the services, programs and activities at NOVA.

  12. Professor’s Responsibilities:Questions about an accommodation Address with the Disabilities Counselor, NOT the student If you are emailed about a student regarding disabilities, please respond in writing

  13. Resources for Faculty Faculty Handbook for Teaching Students with Disabilities NOVA Definitions of Accommodations Universal Design for Instruction

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