And “What it is an MOA?”

How can they help me?

Dr. Estela Landeros DugourdDirector of Disability Support Services

Office of Disability Support Office of Disability Support ServicesServices

NOVA is committed to serving students with

documented disabilities. .

What does this mean to you?

By law

By design

Who is eligible?

Hidden Disabilities

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

How do we serve these students?“Standard” Practices “Best” Practices

Eligibility Broader eligibility options

Accommodations Improved or inventive use of technology

Accessibility Integration of IDL principles

Awareness Online tools

Resources Volunteer programs

Obtaining Disability Services:The Process

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

MOA Form

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)

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.

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

Resources for Faculty

Faculty Handbook for Teaching Students with Disabilities

NOVA Definitions of Accommodations

Universal Design for Instruction