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Learn how to register for accommodations at Dominican University of California!
In High School, your IEP team, family, and teachers managed your accommodation plan. In College, it's your responsibility. To learn more, view this graphic.
In High School, your IEP team, family, and teachers managed your accommodation plan. In College, it's your responsibility. To learn more, view this graphic.
Your Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) coach has delivered your Accommodation Verification Letter (AVL) to you. So now what, you may be asking yourself. ADS strongly recommends that students take the following steps.
Your Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) coach has delivered your Accommodation Verification Letter (AVL) to you. So now what, you may be asking yourself. ADS strongly recommends that students take the following steps.
Steps for a Successful Student/Instructor Partnership
Steps for a Successful Student/Instructor Partnership
- Send your Accommodations Verification Letter (AVL) to instructors
Send a copy of your AVL to each instructor in whose class you plan to use your accommodation(s).
Remember: accommodations are proactive, and not retroactive, so we encourage you to take these steps even if you think you may not use the accommodation(s) for which you have been approved.
- Prepare to speak with your your instructors
Consider your accessibility needs as they relate to your diagnosis/es
You do not need to disclose diagnostic information
Stay focused on your needs. e.g. "Based on my diagnosis, I need to be able to sit near the door during class so that I can take breaks as needed. Would it be okay for me to show you which seat is best for me so that you can hold that space for me even if I'm running late?"
- Meet with your instructors to review your AVL
In your initial email to your instructor, request a 1:1 meeting to review your AVL
During this meeting, review each accommodation and talk about your needs so that your instructor can then let you know how they can best meet those needs in the context of your specific class.
Remember: this is a collaborative conversation in which you and your professor are working together to identify and address accessibility
ADS encourages good, clear communication with as much advance warning as possible (sometimes this is 5 minutes, but often can be days, weeks, or even months in advance).
We are committed to supporting students, which means that we collaborate with students, faculty, and staff. Please contact your ADS Coach anytime for guidance, support, or connection.
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