Student Disability Services

Nathan Rouse

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Nathan Rouse

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Nathan

Rouse

Program Specialist

n-rouse@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Student Disability Services

(773) 442-5498

FAQ for Faculty and Instructors

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FAQ for Faculty and Instructors

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Will I Ever Receive a Letter from SDS?

What do i do if a student gives me a letter on the day of the exam?

I Was given a doctor's note and the Student is claiming the note is their accommodation. what are the next steps i should take?

Am I allowed to ask a Student What their Disability is?

i have a student in my class that i think has a disability; how should i approach the student?

what do i do if a student is aware they have a disability, but does not want to receive services from sds?

Videos produced and edited by Jack Walters, NEIU student

Alternative Text Format Request Form (for approved students)

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Alternative Text Format Request Form (for approved students)

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How to apply for services and student accommodations

To obtain eligibility to receive reasonable accommodations through Student Disability Services (SDS), students will need to follow the Accommodation Process.

Alternative Format Text Conversion

Alternative Text Format Request Form

Before you submit a request to SDS

Please note: Student Disability Services does not purchase books or any other class materials for your course(s).Students are responsible for purchasing their textbook in the format of their choice.

STEP 1
Before the beginning of the semester or as soon as possible, obtain your reading list/syllabus for your course(s), and check the book(s) you need for your course(s).

*If you need an accessible copy of your reading list/syllabi, you may fill out the Alternative Text Format Request Form and submit your reading list/syllabi as an attachment on the request form. You may also bring it to the SDS office. Please allow up to five business days for an accessible copy of your reading list/syllabi.

STEP 2
If you are looking for your book as an audiobook, please check the NEIU bookstore and purchase your book there. You will need to let them know you will need your book as an audiobook.

STEP 3
If the NEIU bookstore does not have your book as an audiobook, you may look for your book on the sites listed on this document. If the bookstore does not have your book as an audiobook or if you are looking for your book in a different accessible format, go to STEP 3.

STEP 4
Check your reading list/syllabi and your course(s)’ online portal (such as D2L) to see any other inaccessible copies of your class materials (such as articles or handouts) that you will need converted.

After following the above instructions

STEP 1
Fill out the Alternative Text Format Request Form.

*By filling out the Alternative Text Format Request Form, you (student) are verifying that you own or rented a physical copy of all materials requested in alternative format. (Note: You may be asked to show purchase/rental receipt for textbooks.)*

STEP 2
We will contact you within up to two business days through your NEIU email to come to the SDS office to submit the class materials you need converted.

Please note: For inaccessible copies of articles or other handouts, you may submit them as an attachment on the Alternative Text Format Request Form.

STEP 3
After you submit and/or bring your class materials to the SDS office, please allow up to 10 business days for an accessible version of your class materials.

STEP 4
We will email you when your class materials are converted Please note: We will email you to tell you the accessible version of your class materials are either ready for pick up or we will send you the accessible version of your class materials to your NEIU email.

Once your class materials are converted, you may not share any converted files with others due to copyright laws.

Questions?

You may contact Student Disability Services at sds@neiu.edu or the Alternative Format Coordinator Nathan Rouse by email at n-rouse@neiu.edu or by phone at (773) 442-5498.

Recording Class Lectures Agreement Form

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Recording Class Lectures Agreement Form

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ADA & 91Porn - Recording Class Lectures

The Law

The Section 504 regulation contains the following requirement relating to a postsecondary school's obligation to provide auxiliary aids to qualified students who have disabilities:

“A recipient ... shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that no disabled student is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under the education program or activity operated by the recipient because of the absence of educational auxiliary aids for students with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills.”

Sometimes postsecondary instructors may not be familiar with Section 504 or ADA requirements regarding the use of an auxiliary or personal aid in their classrooms. Most often, questions arise when a student uses a tape recorder. College teachers may believe recording lectures is an infringement upon their own or other students' academic freedom, or constitutes copyright violation.

The instructor may not forbid a student's use of an aid if that prohibition limits the student's participation in the school program. The Section 504 regulation states:

“A recipient may not impose upon handicapped students other rules, such as the prohibition of tape recorders in classrooms or of dog guides in campus buildings, that have the effect of limiting the participation of handicapped students in the recipient's education program or activity. “

In order to allow a student with a disability the use of an effective aid and, at the same time, protect the instructor, the institution may require the student to sign an agreement so as not to infringe on a potential copyright or to limit freedom of speech.

ADA AND 91Porn

Recordings shall be used for private study only. Students must receive prior approval from the Office of Disability Services to use a recorder during lectures as an accommodation. Students who wish to use a device to record lectures for other uses such as: publications, transcriptions, duplications, etc. must obtain written approval from their instructor prior for that specific purpose. Any use of recordings without the instructor’s approval constitutes academic misconduct and may result in suspension or expulsion.

The Copyright Law, 17 U.S.C. 101–1332 & CT (Legal) protects the intellectual property of the instructor which includes: lectures, demonstrations, and performances therefore, faculty reserve the right to disallow recording of some classroom and presentations by students.

In case of a dispute, the student’s request for permission to record lectures shall be directed to the chair of the department. If further action is needed, the student shall be referred to the Dean of the Department, and the Student Disability Services Director.

Recording Agreement Form

Students who violate college policy will not be allowed to use a recording device as an accommodation.

Giving to SDS

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Giving to SDS

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Student Disability Services

Removing Barriers

Access to opportunity, diversity and empowerment through education are values at the core of Northeastern’s work. In Student Disability Services, these values are carried forward every day as we strive to not only fulfill federal regulations for reasonable accommodation, but to provide a fuller, equal university experience for our students.

Donations help us address individualized needs and improve the campus climate for students with disabilities. If you would like to support SDS, you can make a tax-deductible gift to the NEIU Foundation:

Online at www.neiu.edu/giving. Under Designation, select “Other” and write “Student Disability Services,” then complete the rest of the form as prompted.
Via Check made payable to the NEIU Foundation, and please write “Student Disability Services” in the check’s memo field. Please mail to: NEIU Foundation, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.

We are grateful for your support!

Here are a few recent examples of how donations have made a difference inside and outside the classroom:

One of our students had low-vision, or difficulty seeing words/symbols on the board. The reasonable accommodation in this case is to provide a personal note-taker. However, a note-taker does not allow for real-time participation in the lesson. For this, our student needed assistive technology. Using charitable donations, we purchased a device that took the image on the board and enlarged it directly to her laptop. She has since graduated with her degree in Mathematics.

Northeastern comes alive with cultural events and activities throughout the academic year. A hard-of-hearing student wanted to attend a performance on campus, for which the reasonable accommodation is to provide a sign language interpreter. However, to help her fully participate in the experience, SDS was able to purchase an FM hearing device that cancelled out background noise and amplified the speaker’s voice. She and other hard-of-hearing students now have this option as they take advantage of our many cultural events.

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Information and Training for Notetakers

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Information and Training for Notetakers

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Welcome and thank you for signing up to be a notetaker for Student Disability Services! The training videos and FAQ on this site will provide you with the information and tools to help you become a successful notetaker.

Notetaking for Student Disability Services: What You Need to Know

The first training video below will cover:

The relevant laws that apply to notetakers
The role of a notetaker
The responsibility of a notetaker

Getting Hired as a Notetaker

The second training video below will cover:

The forms notetakers need to complete and submit to get paid
The timelines for submission of the forms

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I get paid?

Notetakers are paid as independent contractors. Notetakers are paid $100 per course after the end of the semester.

Is there direct deposit available?

Unfortunately, at this time direct deposit is not available. Checks will be mailed to the address provided on the notetakers invoice, or you can request that SDS hold your check in our office for pick-up.

Will I get paid more if I take notes for more than one student in the same class?

The $100 stipend paid to notetakers is per course, not per student.

Will I get additional pay if I type my notes?

The stipend is $100 regardless of the format for the notes.

If I'm not in the same section as a student but the same course, can I be a notetaker?

To provide notetaking services effectively the notetaker should be in the same section as the student.

Can I be a notetaker if I am referred by a student in class?

Yes, only if a notetaker has not been assigned and the student is approved for notetaking services.

What if a student wants to be anonymous?

The notetaking administrator will instruct you on where or how to submit your notes. Notetakers that have anonymous students assigned should advise SDS, when they are absent, or if class is cancelled.

What if I'm absent from class?

The notetaker is responsible to provide the notes from the missed class to the student.

What if the student that I'm assigned is not paying attention in class or is taking several breaks during class?

Please remember that the role of a notetaker is to take legible notes and provide them in a timely manner to the student. Notetakers are not hired to supervise, tutor or counsel the student.

What if the student has missed class?

There can be several reasons why a student has missed class. If you notice that the student has missed two consecutive classes, please inform the notetaking administrator in SDS.

Alternative Text Conversion (for approved students)

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Alternative Text Conversion (for approved students)

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SDS supports students equal access to academic material, by providing text conversion services.

To request accessible text conversion, students should:

Request text conversion one to two weeks before the start of the semester
Obtain the reading list/syllabus for your course
Document/text conversion can take up to two weeks to be completed

Contact:
Mr. Roosevelt Gordon
r-gordon@neiu.edu
(773) 442-5498
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-1 p.m.

FAQ

How long does it take to get my requested text converted?

Because of the demand for conversion services and the time it takes to convert text, it can take up to two weeks for text conversion to be completed.

Does SDS purchase textbooks, course materials for students with disabilities?

No. Students are required to purchase books and course materials.

Sign Language Interpreting Services (for approved students)

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Sign Language Interpreting Services (for approved students)

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SDS takes special efforts to create a small team of interpreters to work closely with each student. SDS aims to have an ongoing dialogue with students throughout their academic career to best meet their interpreting needs.

SDS provides Sign Language interpreting accommodations for academic accessibility.
Students approved for Sign Language accommodations should meet with the full-time interpreter Charlotte Buehling at c-buehling@neiu.edu.
Interpreter requests should be emailed to the full-time interpreter Charlotte Buehling, c-buehling@neiu.edu.
Students receiving Sign Language services are entitled to early registration
Students are encouraged to register early and contact the full-time interpreter as soon as the student’s class schedule is confirmed.
Please know it may take up to five (5) business days to assign an interpreter.
Timely requests and input from students is essential to succesfully scheduling interpreting services.

FAQ

What if there is a change in my schedule?

Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know of any changes in your schedule.

What if the location of my class/meeting is changed?

Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know of the change. Please provide the full-time interpreter with the new location, day and time.

What if my class is cancelled for one or more sessions?

Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know your class is cancelled.

What if I will not be attending class/meeting?

Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know you will not be attending

What should I do if I will be late to a class? Will the interpreter wait for me?

Email the full-time interpreter if you know you will be more than 10 minutes late to class. Interpreters will wait the duration of the class. If the full-time interpreter does not receive email notification, interpreters will wait no longer than 25 minutes for a tardy student.

The Full-Time Interpreter doesn’t interpret my class; can’t I just contact the Part-Time Interpreter if I will miss or be late to class?

Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know of any changes in your schedule. The full-time interpreter will coordinate the changes with part-time interpreters.

How much notice to I need to provide SDS when requesting an interpreter?

As soon as student knows he/she needs an interpreter, a request should be sent. SDS expects class schedule requests to be sent during early registration. Other requests should be sent as soon as possible.

Can I request interpreters for tutoring or meetings with professors or clubs?

Yes. SDS will work with students to provide accessibility; however, not all requests can be honored. Email the full-time interpreter as soon as you know of any changes in your schedule.

How does SDS assign me interpreters?

Student Disability Services creates schedules for students and interpreters based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

Assignment dates/times
Number of students enrolled at NEIU
Assignment details (example: class subject)
Student communication needs
Interpreter availability
Interpreter credentials, skill and experience
Continuity of service
Interpreter’s prompt response to assignment requests

I have more questions about Interpreting Services at NEIU. What should I do?

Please contact Student Disability Services at SDS@neiu.edu; our full-time interpreter, Charlotte Buehling at c-buehling@neiu.edu; or Director Doug Lawson at d-lawson1@neiu.edu.

Exam Request Form (for approved students)

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Exam Request Form (for approved students)

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How to Apply for Services and Student Accommodations

To obtain eligibility to receive reasonable accommodations through Student Disability Services, students will need to follow the Accommodation Process.

Exam Scheduling Accommodations

Exam Scheduling Request Form

Students should schedule their exams, when possible, at least two weeks before the exam date.
Students with extended time and a half should schedule exams to begin no later than 2:30 p.m. (SDS closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Students with double, or triple extended time on exams should schedule their exams to end at 4:30 p.m. at the latest. (SDS closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Try not to create unnecessary stress for yourself and avoid scheduling exams the night before the day the exam is being given.
Students who schedule last minute exams must consult with faculty to get an approved alternate testing date and time.
Only your instructor can approve a different date and time for the exam.
Also, students must give SDS a forty-eight (48) hour window of time to schedule their exams, not including weekends and holidays.

Students who are unable to complete exams by the close of the business day (the last time to take an exam is at 2:30 p.m.) should make arrangements with SDS and their instructors to test at an earlier time.

Individuals who need assistance filling out this form should contact SDS at sds@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4595.

Exam FAQ

How much extra time do I receive to test in Student Disability Services and if I need more time who makes that decision?

Industry standard is time-and-a-half (1.5x). To receive more time beyond that, the student must submit documentation showing that your disability does not allow you to finish within the time allotted by SDS. The Director of Student Disability Services makes the determination on these types of requests.

What is the purpose of extended time?

The purpose of extended time is to put you on par with the rest of your classmates. In other words, your extra time is not an advantage, but a way for you to finish your exams without your disability impacting your ability to demonstrate your knowledge under time constraints.

Can an instructor give me extended time?

Yes, however, keep in mind what the instructor gives is not transferable to another class. That extended time was granted as a courtesy.

How can I increase my extended time on exams?

Email the director for steps to take to increase your extended time.

Do I have to fill out an Exam Appointment Request Form for every test and quiz I want to take in the SDS testing room?

Yes. Please go to the exam scheduling request form. Please be advised that the office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests received after office hours, during the weekend or a holiday, will be addressed when the office reopens.

Why can't I bring my belongings, and cell phone into the testing room in cases where I might be expecting an emergency phone call?

To ensure the integrity of the exam, we ask that students leave behind all belongings that could give them an unfair advantage over their classmates. We ask that you make arrangements with others to let them know when and where you will be testing, and to call SDS if there is an emergency.

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Useful Resources

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Useful Resources

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TRIO Student Support Services
Ronald Williams Library, LIB 412
(773) 442-4971

TRIO seeks to support qualified first generation, low income Northeastern students and Northeastern students with disabilities by providing academic and career advising, college success workshops, advocacy, tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy, and priority registration.

Learning Success Center
Ronald Williams Library, LIB 454
(773) 442-4568

The Learning Success Center (LSC) provides peer-based tutoring for students completing General Education or Math Development Courses, and assistance with writing assignments for all disciplines.

Student Health Services
E 051 (Underneath the bookstore)
(773) 442-5800

Student Health Services provides a wide array of wellness, illness, and health promotion services for our students. Our services are available to all currently enrolled Northeastern students with a valid ID, and are generally free of charge.

Student Counseling Services
B-119
(773) 442-4650

Counseling services are available to currently registered NEIU students. We provide short-term treatment and the number of individual or couples therapy sessions are determined in collaboration with the therapist. Group counseling services are available to Northeastern students without session limits. Discuss details of this policy with your counselor.

Financial Aid Office
D 200
(773) 442-5016

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