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Transitioning to College Rebecca E. Sitton, ATP, RES
Assistive Technology CoordinatorNCSU DIsability Services Office
Transition: Secondary Education
Transition: Higher Education
Civil Rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability at NC State University
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973– Mandates “equal access” to education programs that receive federal
dollars Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)– Prohibits discrimination based on disability
Different Laws for Higher Education
IDEA (K-12)Student + Services = Success
504/ADAAA (Higher Education)Student + Accommodations = Access
What does “equal access” mean?An equal chance to do the same work as their peers
Moving from IDEA to Section 504 & ADAAA
NC State provides - academic accommodations -provisions made in how a student accesses or demonstrates learning….
…not academic modifications - changes in what a student is expected to learn and demonstrate
Accommodations Vs. Modification
Accommodations
Rights
Responsibilities
•Reduce or waive essential requirements of a course or program•Provide personal attendants•Provide personal or private tutors•Prepare Individual Education Program (IEP)
NC State is not required to
•Contact the Disability Services Office for more information about accommodations and services.•Start the process early.•Share information about the DSO – many students do not know we are available.•Speak up when barriers are in the way.
Next Steps for Your Student
Thank You!
