APPENDIX
CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING ACCOMMODATIONS

Before the quarter begins:
• Meet with DSS counselor/EDC advisor and counseling center, if necessary, to plan your class schedule.
• Register for classes.
• Inform your Department of Rehabilitation counselor by providing:
— copy of class schedule
— fees owed
— books and supplies needed
• Discuss your past accommodations with your DSS counselor/EDC advisor, as needed, in the following areas:
— note taking
— exams
— communication needs
— alternate media
— instructor referral options
• Meet your instructor to discuss accommodations and to gather, if needed, the following:
— book and materials list
— class syllabus
— course handouts
— exam schedule and format
— information about field trips or other special assignments
• Turn in alternate media requests, shuttle schedule requests, interpreter, real-time captioning requests, etc. to appropriate staff

When the quarter begins, do the following:
• Meet your instructor to discuss your accommodations
• Meet with your DSS/EDC counselor for additional accommodations and to confirm accommodation arrangements
• Schedule exam accommodations with the Testing Coordinator, if you use test accommodations

Throughout the quarter:
• Monitor the effectiveness of your accommodations and stay in touch with your EDC/DSS advisor, as needed
• Monitor your progress in the class and meet with the instructor, as needed
• Use additional support services, counseling, and tutoring, as needed
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