Accommodation Descriptions

Student With Disability: A student who has completed the Disability Resource Center (DRC) registration process and has been approved for academic accommodations/modifications. Student is not required to disclose disability or diagnosis, and details of accommodations should be treated as confidential.
Accommodated Testing: Requires that student receives modifications to tests, quizzes, and exams. May include modifications to test material, format, time frame, answer format, or the testing process itself. Details specific to individual students may be found in other codes such as: Reader/Scribe, Extended Time, Quiet Environment, Alternative Format, and Other. Instructors have the option to accommodate students themselves, provided they have appropriate space and resources. DRC offers a Testing Center, which provides a full range of testing accommodations, as a service to instructors. There is an established protocol that must be followed for faculty and students to utilize the Testing Center. In some cases, this may not be listed for a student given that other listed accommodations will be more specific.
Extended Time-test, quiz: Student is given extended time to complete tests, quizzes, and assignments. Time-and-a-half is the standard, but some students may be approved for longer periods. Example: Test normally given in 50-minute class period will have a 75-minute period to complete. Students with conflicts such as back-to-back classes must schedule an alternate testing time.
Quiet Environment: Requires that student be given a quiet, reduced distraction environment for test taking. The testing environment may have other test takers and a proctor present, but usually has a smaller number of students than many classes. Examples: DRC Testing Center, empty classroom, instructor's office, conference room. Unacceptable: closets, hallways, janitorial rooms, any trafficked environment, or one that is not climate-controlled. Having the student start in the classroom and then move to another area is not permissible.
Reader for Tests/Oral Testing: An attendant will read written (digital or hardcopy) tests out loud for student(s). DRC Testing Center provides this service.
Reader/Scribe: Students may require another person to read tests to them and/or write test answers for them. DRC Testing Center can provide this service.
Alternative Test Format: Tests, quizzes, or exams are given to student in format other than original. Examples: paper vs. digital, oral vs. written, Braille vs. printed, written answers vs. Scantron.
Captioned Film or Transcript: Requires that all video and audio media be captioned, or for student to be provided a transcript. This includes required viewing and recorded lectures (does not apply to students' self-made recordings). Captions and transcripts are not equivalent. A student should be provided with captions for video shown in class. The DRC can assist instructors in getting captions created for many videos if a student accommodation requires this. Please contact the DRC Director at 662-325-7924 to arrange for this.
Use of Recording Device: Student is permitted to record lectures. May use dedicated recorder, smartphone or tablet application, smart pen, or laptop. Supersedes class policy. Please contact the DRC Director at 662-325-7924 if you have concern about specific situations for recording.
Accessible Environment: Requires that student be provided reasonable modifications to campus environments, including classrooms, housing, and other areas.
Front Row Seating: Student may choose where to sit in the classroom. Student may request a seat be reserved, and students without this accommodation may be moved to satisfy the requirement. (Student choice is not limited to front row of class.) Supersedes seating chart/class policy.
Calculator: Student is permitted to use calculator on tests and assignments. Supersedes class policy. (If there is an essential learning need that an instructor has as a concern, please contact the DRC at 662- 325-3335 to discuss with the Associate Director or Director)
Occasional Tardiness/Absence Chronic Illness: Permits relaxation of classroom attendance policy. Student is not required to submit doctor's notes for each absence or tardy. Note: does not permit student to miss unlimited number of classes. (DRC now requires a written plan between the student, instructor, and DRC to identify the specific plan for the course. Please contact the DRC at 662-325-3335 to discuss with the Associate Director or Director if this has not been done)
Large Print: Student receives all texts in large print (at least 18-point font but may vary by individual). Includes books, syllabuses, handouts, tests, assignments, worksheets, flyers - any printed material, digital or hardcopy. Please verify with the student the font size required.
Assistance In Locating Tutors: DRC staff will refer students to the Learning Center. Instructor may be aware of resources to share with student, such as departmental tutoring.
Material Present/Access Format: Materials used for classes are produced in an accessible format. This covers materials other than standard texts, such as graphs, diagrams, images, software, and other resources that may be specific to certain classes.
Word Processor/Laptop: Student is permitted to use electronic device (laptop, tablet, Braille writer, etc.) for notetaking in class or for typing documents that would otherwise be handwritten. Supersedes class policy.
Access to Lecture Notes: Instructor will provide lecture notes to student, potentially including outlines, PowerPoints, and overhead-projected documents. Usually accomplished through Blackboard or email. Note: not all instructors use lecture notes. Instructor may assist student with finding a classmate who takes good notes that can be shared with the student. The DRC can provide carbonless notebooks to students who will share notes with another student. Please let the DRC know of a student who will need this carbonless notebook in order to share notes. Call DRC staff at 662-325-3335 and identify the name of the student who you are sending to the department to pick up a carbonless notebook.
Other (as Specified): Used to indicate accommodations approved by DRC which do not appear on the standard list. Also used to expand upon or provide additional information about accommodations/modifications.