READERS / IN-CLASS ASSISTANTS
Reader Services
Students unable to use print and who prefer
auditory material are urged to utilize alternate
media sources. When possible, we will obtain taped
books from outside sources or electronic texts from
publishers. If these are not available, print materials
can be scanned to disk, transferred to audio tape,
audio file or read directly from the computer with
a screen reader. These solutions provide effective,
independent and economical methods to read textbooks.
Students can learn to do this independently. The equipment is readily available on campus and we can advise about options for home purchase. Students have found that their ability to provide for and utilize alternate media independently is very useful when they transfer to the university or become employed.
If these solutions are not effective, personal reader
service for required course materials will be considered.
If you are a Department of Rehabilitation client,
or are a blind student who is not a client, we will
help you determine if reader funds can be made available
for you to hire your own personal reader. Reader
referral service is available through Disability
Support Services. See your counselor/advisor for
information.
In-Class Assistants
Sometimes a student’s educational limitations
present a challenge in completing classroom activities,
such as lab experiments. When this occurs, the instructor,
student and counselor/advisor should consult to
explore accommodation options. Common solutions
include pairing students with a lab partner, providing
alternate media or materials, or modifying the curriculum
or delivery methods.
In the event that no other satisfactory solution can be found, after careful deliberation with your counselor/advisor, the provision of an in-class assistant may be considered.
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