KY College Disability Resource Centers

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1 KY College Disability Resource Centers ID 1 Four Year Office of for Individuals with Disabilities SSB 361, CPO Lancaster Avenue Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University Teresa Belluscio, Director : Fax: are specific for individual needs based on disability. Learning disability services include: TESTING:extended time, proctored testing, use of assistive technology/software scribe, minimal distraction testing, alternative type or test format, calculator usage hand held speller/dictionary READING: books on tape, Kurzweil reader, reader Write Outloud, Co Writer and Inspiration Dragon Dictate WRITING: extended time for in class assignments to correct spelling and grammar, use of computer or word processor, use of personal laptop computer, use of assistive technology MATH: use of a calculator NOTE TAKING: other accommodations with a specific LD tape record lectures, in mathematics copies of classmate s notes REGISTRATION: reduced academic load GENERAL: discussion of campus resources and LD, individualized help as indicated by documentation program, individual needs considered Students must self identify as needing services by providing documentation of disability. Documentation has to be presented before services are rendered. See specific documentation needed and services provided by disability on the website:

2 2 Four Year The Hill Center, Suite 220 Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Kentucky State University Kendis Smith, Counselor (502) Specific accommodations are always set on a case by case basis based on the current impact of the disability. Common : Extended test taking time, Peer note takers, Readers for tests, Note takers, Electronic textbooks, Student's personal attendant allowed in classroom (Personal attendants are not provided by the university.), Enlarged materials, Permission to record lectures, Hardcopy or online access to professors' PowerPoint slides, Excused disability related absences, tardiness, or breaks, Assistive Technology, Use of SpellCheck or else no penalty for spelling errors on in class writing assignments, Preferential seating, Reduced distraction testing location, Course delivery alterations for students who are deaf or blind, Personal Coaching, Accessible parking, housing, and facilities. the DRC four weeks before accommodations are needed to request assistance to allow for the required medical or psychological documentation to be obtained and reviewed and for accommodations to be arranged. Students must re register with the DRC at the beginning of each semester, preferably no later than upon receipt of their schedules. See website for more information about Qualifying for :

3 3 Four Year 204 E ADUC Morehead State University 150 University Boulevard Morehead, KY Morehead State University Evangeline Day, Disability Coordinator [email protected] If you want to use accommodations at MSU, you will need to officially register with the Disability office. Call to schedule a confidential intake session. Meetings can take place in person or over the phone. can be pursued at any point but it is best to do so in advance. During the initial intake session, you will be asked to provide some basic information such as student I.D., phone number, and academic major. Your supporting documentation will be reviewed, an understanding of the impacts of your disability will be clarified with your input. In subsequent semesters you can renew your approved accommodations by simply calling, e mailing, or stopping by the Disability office to request them. Transition from High School to MSU Explains the difference between receiving services at a postsecondary institution and high school Personal Coaching Scholarships Learn more about qualifying for services Disability documentation guidelines

4 4 Four Year 423 Wells Hall Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University Velvet Wilson, Director (270) All accommodations provided by the SSLD Office are based upon each student's individual needs. These needs will be determined after a mandatory one on one consultation with the SSLD Coordinator. SERVICES Academic Advising, Test Proctoring, Quiet, Distraction Free Test Environment Extended Test Time, Access to a Reader, Scribe, and/or Spell Checker Note Taking, Technical, Audio Textbooks, texthelp!98 Read & Write Computer Reader program, Kurzweil reader Computer Reader program, Academic Tutoring, SSLD Project Mentor Program, Community College Peer Tutoring Program Free All services may not be available during summer terms. Please call ahead to verify the availability of staff and services during summer semesters. Project Mentor is an academic support unit of Student Disability that offers enhanced services to students who use the SDS Office. Students voluntarily access the services provided through Project Mentor. They receive individualized assistance with learning effective strategies for organizing and studying course related materials and assignments.

5 5 Four Year University Center Room 101 (Ground Level) Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY Hours: 8:15 am 4:30 pm, Mon Fri Northern Kentucky University Benjamin Anderson, Interim Director (859) Possible Accommodations (depending on the documentation and disability) the Office of Disability, University Center, room 101 for more information on: Preferential Seating in the Classroom Student may use Tape Recorder in the Classroom Exam Proctor (Use of a Reader and/or a Scribe) Alternative Scheduling of Exams, Extended Time Copies of Overheads, Transparencies, and Notes Use of Aids during Exams: Calculator, Word Processor, and Special Equipment Interpreters (signers for the deaf) Volunteer note takers Albright Health Center (Gymnasium and Pool) Taped Textbooks can be ordered from: Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Large Print Materials Visual Text Optelec KURZWEIL 3000 (How to Use) DOWNLOAD a version of READPLEASE NKU Disability Handbook: To receive accommodations, students with a disability must register with the Office of Disability and provide current documentation of a disability. Students delaying registration and request for accommodation may delay their access to accommodations. Professors will require that a student's need for classroom and/or exam accommodations is verified through Disability. More information about how to register for services:

6 6 Four Year Disability Resource Center University of Kentucky 2 Alumni Gym Lexington KY University of Kentucky Jacob Karnes Jr., Director (859) Fax (859) jkarnes@ .uky.edu Students may register with the Disability Resource Center at any time by the following methods: 1. Schedule a meeting to discuss documentation and accommodation needs; 2. Bring in medical or psychological documentation to support your disability; 3. Complete a registration form. Many students register during their Summer Advising Conference before their freshman year. It is recommended that students register early. However students are welcome to come in and register at any time. are unique for each individual's needs. Other : Accessible campus bus system Accessible housing Assistive Technology Student Disability Parking Guidelines that detail specific information the University of Kentucky requires in order to provide accommodations to students:

7 7 Four Year Stevenson Hall Room 119 University of Louisville Louisville, KY Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM University of Louisville Cathy Patus, Director :(502) Fax:(502) Resources at the University of Louisville for Autism Spectrum Disorder Pre admission counseling. High school students, transfer students, or returning adult students University of Louisville requires the ACT (American College Test) for admission into degree granting units of the university. Applicants with documented ASD are encouraged to seek accommodations on the ACT (may include extra time and testing in a reduced distraction environment). Accommodation on University placements tests may also be available. Disability related academic advising and planning that is supplemental to academic advising. Supplemental note takers for eligible students. Textbooks on tape or electronic format for eligible students. Testing accommodations for eligible students. These accommodations may include additional time, reduced distraction environment, and other appropriate accommodation. Advocacy for/by students is a high priority at the DRC, which may include intervention with faculty and instructors as appropriate. Provision to faculty of information about autism spectrum disorder Career Advising and Personal Counseling is provided through the Counseling Center. REACH (Resources for Academic Achievement) is the University of Louisville s centralized academic support unit designed for undergraduate students. It provides math tutoring, general tutoring, computer tutoring, and study skills. University Writing Center supports writers and the teaching of writing. The center provides a comfortable place to write, to collaborate with other writers, and to use writing resources. Guidelines for documentation, note taker policies, tutoring policies, exam accomadation policies: procedures

8 8 Four Year Western Kentucky University Student Disability 1906 College Heights, Blvd.#21052 Downing University Center Rm. A 200 Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky University Matthew Davis, Student Disability Coordinator [email protected] (270) Fax(270) Most common services include: Advocacy, Assistive Technology, Books to CD, Captioning, Computer Lab, Sign Language, Interpreting, Note Taking, Priority Registration, Test Accommodations, Video Other services: Kelly Autism Program College and Circle of Support Any person graduating from high school with a college bound diploma who meets both WKU and KAP Circle of Support requirements can complete an application. The interested student needs to first apply to and be admitted to Western Kentucky University. To enroll in the main campus, you must meet WKU s entrance requirements for English, foreign language, math and have an ACT score of at least 22 (or SAT score of 930) or have a GPA of 3.0. If you do not meet WKU s main campus requirements, you may still enroll at the Commonwealth School. Besides offering courses to fulfill those requirements, the Commonwealth School offers two year associate degrees. After the individual has received notification of acceptance he or she needs to contact the Kelly Autism Program and request an intake packet. He or she will complete the intake packet and return it to KAP. After KAP reviews the intake packet we will contact you to schedule an interview. During this process we will review your packet and determine if you would be a good candidate for our program. Registration Process Policies and Procedures Student Resources

9 9 Ashland Community & Technical College 1400 College Drive Ashland, Kentucky Ashland Community & Technical College Heather Shelton, Manager of Disability : (606) or ext The office provides a variety of assistive services, which are tailored to individual student needs. Any student with formal documentation of a physical, mental health, and/or learning disability qualifies for services. Documentation requirements

10 10 Big Sandy Community & Technical College Disability Student Center Room Bert T. Combs Drive Prestonsburg, KY Big Sandy Community and Technical College Janie Beverley, Coordinator ext [email protected] Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements

11 11 Bluegrass Community and Technical College 103 Oswald Building Cooper Drive Lexington, KY Bluegrass Community & Technical College (859) (859) TTY Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements

12 12 Bowling Green Technical College 1845 Loop Dr. Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green Technical College Pam Bulle Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements

13 13 KCTCS/Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Disability RPC 1st Floor Room College Street Road Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Noel Helm (877) extension Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Students must request continued accommodations for each semester

14 14 Gateway Community and Technical College 1025 Amsterdam Road Covington, KY Gateway Community & Technical College Colleen Kane, Director, Disability GW Accommodations are decided on a case by case basis, this is not a complete list. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) materials in accessible format access to lecture notes tests in a distraction reduced environment tests read orally extended time on written tests modification of specific course attendance policies adaptive technology specialized computer software ergonomic chairs and workstations permission to audio record lectures Documentation requirements

15 15 Hazard Community and Technical College First Federal Center, 2nd Floor, Room Community College Drive Hazard, KY Hazard Community & Technical College Melissa D. Johnson Fax: [email protected] Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements

16 16 Henderson Community College Sullivan Technology Center, Room S. Green Street, Henderson, KY Henderson Community College Larry Tutt, Coordinator , ext Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Coordinator for information regarding documentation requirements

17 17 Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Drive, PO Box 2100 Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville Community College Dr. Jason Warren, Dean of Student Affairs designated Disability Coordinator (270) Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. the disability services office for documentation requirements

18 18 Jefferson Community & Technical College 109 East Broadway Louisville, KY Jefferson Community & Technical College Terri Martin, Disability Resource Manager or (TTY) Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Meeting with the Disability Resource Manager is the first step in the accommodation process. Access*Ability Resource Center (ARC) Service Categories: Admission Facilitation of Academic Accommodations Counseling Interagency Communication, Resources, and Referral Academic Support Testing Consultation and Training for Faculty and Staff List of services in each category Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Venetia Lacy Downtown, Technical, and Carrollton Terri Martin Southwest, Shelby, and Bullitt Nancy Birkla

19 19 John H. Gray Building, suite College Drive Madisonville, KY Madisonville Community College Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Manager (270) are provided based on individual needs. The most common services are listed below and other services are available when needed. Classroom Accommodations Test outside of class Extended time for tests Extended time for in class assignments Books in alternate format Specialized computer software Equipment rental Advising services Garth Gamblin Scholarship Referral services Referral to other college student services Documentation requirements Garth Gamblin Scholarship

20 20 Maysville Community & Technical College Administration bldg., suite A U.S. Highway 68 Maysville, Kentucky Maysville Community & Technical College Tabatha Butler, disability services coordinator [email protected] ext Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. disability services coordinator for documentation requirements

21 21 Owensboro Community and Technical College 4800 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY Owensboro Community & Technical College Dr. Joseph Yazvac, Ed.D, LPCC, Coordinator of Disabilities (270) Assistive are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. disability services coordinator for documentation requirements Downtown Campus Beth VanFleet Southeastern Campus Kay Evans

22 22 Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Street Somerset, KY Somerset Community College Mary Petry, Disability Coordinator (606) or ext [email protected] Assistive are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. disability services coordinator for documentation requirements

23 23 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 700 College Road Cumberland, KY Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Listed Below Listed Below Listed Below none Students with a disability requiring accommodations must request such services through the Office of Admissions on the Cumberland and Whitesburg campuses and the Counselor's Office on the Middlesboro campus. Students with disabilities must provide documentation certifying their disabilities. A representative from the Office of Admissions or the Counselor's Office will meet with the student to assess the need and to discuss access to accommodations. The college representative will act as the liaison between the student and the accommodation provider and act to facilitate such reasonable accommodations as may be required. These accommodations may include such services as classroom accommodations on tests and exams; note taking; taping of classroom lectures; assistance with class scheduling and selection; tutorial services; referral to Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; personal counseling; and teaching, encouragement, and reinforcement of self advocacy skills. Campuses Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville, Whitesburg Cumberland Veria Baker [email protected] (606) Middlesboro and Pineville Felicia Carroll [email protected] (606) Whitesburg Ron Brunty [email protected] (606) Harlan Chuck Sturgill [email protected] (606)

24 24 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Anderson Technical Building Room Alben Barkley Drive Paducah, Kentucky West Kentucky Community & Technical College Shelia Highfil, Manager Reasonable Accommodations Classroom Accommodations Lecture accommodations Examination accommodations Assignment accommodations Administrative Accommodations Descriptions of each of these accommodations: Documentation requirements: