Student Disability Accommodations in Higher Education by

Student Disability Accommodations in Higher Education by https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8 Julie Fischer en-us 2020-04-29 13:18:49 UTC 2025-11-08 16:54:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Slide #1: My Professional Prospective jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539126081 I will take the prospective of a academic advisor at Angelo State University. My field of education is Student Development and Leadership. My audience is other academic advisors and higher education professionals to use as a resource for helping disabled students understand the accommodations available to them. ]]> 2020-04-29 13:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539126081 Slide #2: Summary of Topic jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539155085 1) Academic advisors are professionals that students can rely on their entire college career. We advise every student under any circumstance, especially for struggling students. This topic is important for higher education professionals because we give our students the resources they need to succeed. Disabled students will benefit from their advisors knowledge on the appropriate resources and accommodations at their university.
2) A very relevant and current issue during the Pandemic is transferring classes to an online format. Unfortunately, students with disabilities are not getting the appropriate help they need to succeed in their courses. According to an article by Inside Higher Education, digital accessibility has not been ensured for all students. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/06/remote-learning-shift-leaves-students-disabilities-behind.]]> 2020-04-29 13:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539155085 Slide #3: Professional Association jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539214180 In 1995, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) was formed. This organization has various resources to help students in higher education. The website offers resources and information on applying, visiting colleges, and choosing a college; scholarships and financial aid; accommodations; and college life for students with disabilities. Lastly, it offers a summer internship program to help connect college students with disabilities to opportunities in Washington, DC with members of Congress, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies.
All of the resources and information can be retrieved from https://www.aapd.com/programs/]]> 2020-04-29 13:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539214180 Slide #4: Current News Articles jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539294300 Anderson (2020) describes the issues students with disabilities and their advocates are having with digital accessibility. Teachers teaching on live formats may not be able to provide American Sign Language interpreters or real time captioning. This article also states the growing concern for students who have not asked for accommodations, especially for unpredictable learning or mental health disabilities. Lastly, the article stresses that accessibility should not be framed as "guidelines" or "suggestions" for instructors but as a top-down mandate from university administrators, (Anderson).

Anderson, Greta. (2020). Accessibility Suffers During Pandemic. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/06/remote-learning-shift-leaves-students-disabilities-behind]]> 2020-04-29 14:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539294300 Slide #5: Current News Articles jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539419655 Ali (2019) describes how even after 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act, law is not enough. The article focuses on a graduate student, Kyle Cox, and his experience as a disabled student at College Station. Cox is hearing impaired and has muscular dystrophy that requires a wheelchair. In January of 2019 a elevator at Texas A&M University malfunctioned and Cox was trapped outside on a freezing day with sleet coming down for almost the entire class period, (Ali). Navigation on campus should not be an issue 30 years after the ADA was put into law.

Ali, Safia Samee. (2019). 30 years after Americans with Disabilities Act, college students with disabilities say law is not enough. NBC News. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/30-years-after-americans-disability-act-college-students-disabilities-say-n1138336]]> 2020-04-29 15:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539419655 Slide #6: Constitutional Law jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539608791 14th Amendment (U.S, Const. amend. XIV, § 1). Section 1 of the 14th Amendment states that no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property.
No state can take away individuals with disability rights and each state must decide their policies around this law. However, education and school is student property and a privilege. Each student works hard to get into college. Students with disabilities should be able to access their education without navigation troubles for example. Student accommodations require institutions help students with their right to succeed.
https://constitutionus.com/ ]]> 2020-04-29 15:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539608791 Slide #7: Statutory Law jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539973916 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (42 U.S.C. § 504).
-This law applies to students from k-12 to post-secondary education.
-The law prohibits, "discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the practices of Federal contractors, (ADA).
-Section 504 specifically denies any program or activity that receives Federal funding to discriminate individuals with disabilities.
-This law requires agencies to include reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, so programs are accessible to everyone.
https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm ]]> 2020-04-29 18:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539973916 Slide #8: Statutory Law jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539999837 Americans with Disabilities Act, (42 U.S.C. § 12101).
-"The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation and telecommunications," (ADA).
This law is very important because all public accommodations, especially those on campus, need to be up to date and easily accessible. Most importantly it states that there will be no discrimination of employment. During this time of transferring to an online format, employees are overwhelmed and those that are disabled may not be accessible to this format. Employees should be given the resources they need as well as students. Lastly, employees and students with disabilities should not be penalized if they have trouble with the online format.
https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

]]> 2020-04-29 18:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/539999837 Slide #9: Judicial Law jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540030255 Southeastern Community College v. Davis, (442 US 397 (1979)).
-This case is extremely important because it serves as the first United States Supreme Court case on disability law specifically higher education.
-Question: Did Southeastern Community College violate Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in denying Davis admission to its nursing program?
-Answer: No, "The court held that an otherwise qualified person is one who is able to meet all of a program's requirements in spite of his handicap," (https://www.stetson.edu/law/conferences/highered/archive/media/Disability%20Law.pdf).
-According to a conference held at Stetson University School of Law, "Courts require individualized assessments of whether the individuals are able to carry out the essential functions of the programs with or without reasonable accommodations in spite of the disability," (Stetson University). Therefore, this case does look at the exact situation and if the accommodations will work with a student in a program such as this.
https://www.oyez.org/cases/1978/78-711 ]]> 2020-04-29 18:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540030255 Slide #10: Local Policy jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540154862 Angelo State University OP 10.15 Providing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Section 1 a and b. https://www.angelo.edu/content/files/14216-op-1015-providing-accommodations-for-students-with
-Section 1 A states, "Angelo State University is committed to the principle that no · qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the university, or be subjected to discrimination by the university, as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 2008,” (ASU OP 10.15).
-Section 1 b states, “All students at Angelo State must have the capacity and ambition to undertake, with reasonable accommodation from the faculty and administration, the academic challenges necessary to fulfill the academic requirements for the degree or certification programs which they are pursuing,” (ASU OP 10.15).
-·Angelo State clearly follows and maintains excellence and accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Operating policy and procedure 10.15 section 1 b includes the phrase ‘capacity and ambition’ which means they except all students to put in their time and effort to obtain their degree. Faculty and staff will accommodate but expect individuals with disabilities and all students to put in the hard work. ]]> 2020-04-29 19:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540154862 Slide #11: Ethical Principle jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540163263 The council for Academic Standards guidelines for academic advising require that advisors:
-Serve students on a fair and equitable basis.
-Recognize their advising expertise and refer students when necessary.
-Impart accurate information while complying with institutional policies and rules (CAS Standards 2005).
These three are all important and connect to accommodations with disabled students. Advisors are there for every student and refer them to resources on campus that help them succeed. Each of these guidelines serve to help advisors remember what a large role they play at their institution.

Landon, Paula. (2012).Advising Ethics and Decisions. NACADA. Retrieved from https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/Ethics-and-decisions.aspx.

]]> 2020-04-29 19:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540163263 Slide #12: Non-Law Source jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540211668 In 2011, DREAM or Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring was formed.
This organization not only advocates for disabled students’ rights but aims for social and policy change and provides support and mentor ship to local campus disability groups. Starting in 2018, DREAM held their first online student conference, Disabled & Proud: Leading Change.

DREAM. Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring. Retrieved from

https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/

]]> 2020-04-29 19:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540211668 Slide #13: Recommendations jfischer81 https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540228289 -Acknowledge the leading issues facing disabled students on your campus. Know when and where to refer students.
-Find out if there is a student organization on campus for students with disabilities, whether it is for all disabilities or mental health, or physical disabilities. Support this organization and volunteer.
-Be up to date on where students can apply for accommodations and receive more information on the topic.
-At times like these, make sure you are able to speak with your students and advise them properly. Make the time to reach out to students you notice have struggled in the past.
-Support and know your institutions operating policies and procedures.
-Academic advisor should have advanced training by their senior advisors on what their best practices are for their department.
-Treat all students/individuals equally. ]]> 2020-04-29 19:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jfischer81/mrb6l4lt5d7j0tb8/wish/540228289