Supporting Students with Disabilities During COVID19
From David Goodrich
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From David Goodrich
Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Ashley Maloff, Jennifer Montague
Abstract:
This presentation will discuss how the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) adapted services to support students with disabilities when classes became remote due to COVID-19. We will provide information on common accessibility issues for students, both pre-COVID and now, and discuss the critical role faculty play in the student accommodation process. We will review the process for registering with the RCPD and the steps taken to determine reasonable accommodations. We will cover what is a reasonable accommodation and how to communicate with students about VISA accommodations.
The presentation will also provide an overview of the innovative services offered by the RCPD to meet student needs during the pandemic. We will discuss the collective efforts of the RCPD staff to respond to student requests for more connection. These programs include peer mentoring, community building, and an enhanced program for incoming freshmen with disabilities.