Student Disability Services

Accessible Higher Education

学生残疾服务(SDS&M-Commerce provides accommodations and services to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. SDS also raises awareness of disability-related issues in a supportive environment, 创造一种欢迎所有人的文化, 在他们实现梦想的过程中受到尊重和支持.

申请残疾学生服务

要获得与残疾有关的住宿和服务，请:

The documentation submitted to our office should be comprehensive and current according to the 文档指南. 文件应包括以下内容:

  • The evaluator’s name, address, 电话号码(如果我们部门需要联系评估者), 以及与诊断相关的专业证书(1).e. MD, Ph.D. LSSP, etc).
  • A clear diagnostic statement identifying the disability, including severity level.
  • 对所使用的诊断方法的描述. 质量文档包括诊断标准的描述, evaluation methods, procedures, 测试和管理日期, and a clinical narrative, observation, and specific test results.
  • A description of the student's current functional limitations or symptoms as they are directly related to the diagnostic statement, 并解释学生为什么需要住宿.
  • 对残疾的预期进展或稳定性的描述.
  • 描述当前和过去的住宿、服务和/或药物.
  • If provided, 对住宿有什么建议吗?, adaptive devices, assistive services, compensatory strategies and/or collateral support services included must be supported by the documentation.
  • Depending on the nature of the disability, documentation may need to be current, within 1-5 years.
  • 文件必须有抬头，打印，日期和签名.

The professional making the diagnosis of a disability should be an appropriately trained evaluator, such as a physician, psychologist, 精神病学家或教育诊断学家. For example, an audiologist would diagnose a hearing impairment; a psychiatrist, 心理学家或临床社会工作者会诊断出心理残疾. 家庭成员或家庭朋友提供的证明文件不予接受.

残疾学生服务提供 文档指南. 如果您对所要求的文件有任何疑问, 请随时拨打903与我们联系.886.5835.

我们保留要求提供更多信息或评估的权利. However, information regarding resources to use in obtaining an evaluation is available from our office.

我们是残疾医疗文件的储存库. Documentation submitted to us is confidential and used solely for the purpose of assisting students in identifying and securing accommodations and services to support their full participation at A&M-Commerce.

申请住宿信

Request your accommodation letters 从学生残疾服务开始 each semester.

  • 根据需要提供个人住宿.
  • 调整的例子包括延长测试时间, interpreters, note-taking, reader services, scribe services, 有声读物和其他适应性技术.
  • Student Disability Services also supports students with issues and situations related to advocacy, 无障碍和校园住宿.

学生残疾服务是一个信息资源, 包括但不限于, tutoring services, 学习技巧和时间管理, community resources, 残疾意识和其他大学服务.

Resources

Mission

The mission of Student Disability Services is to facilitate accessibility by providing services, A&移动商务残障学生.

Atypical Ambassadors


Student Disability Services is entering its fourth year of a pilot project for students with Autism called the Atypical Ambassadors. The mission of the Atypical Ambassador project is to create a welcoming environment at A&M-Commerce for selected Atypical Ambassadors where various campus stakeholders will provide mentorship, workshops and resources to improve outcomes for students with Autism and increase awareness regarding Autism within the A&M-Commerce community.

欲了解更多信息，请联系Heaven Dunn [email protected].

Available Presentations

Student Disability Services offers several presentations designed to educate faculty and staff about disability-related topics. Our team will deliver the presentation in your office or department at a time that is convenient for you. 请从下面可用的演示文稿和电子邮件中选择 Carrie Williams to schedule.

Participants will learn about the appropriate language regarding individuals with disabilities.

Participants will gain an overview of the purpose of Student Disability Services and the services that are provided for students with disabilities at A&M-Commerce.

Participants will learn about various disabilities and how to appropriately interact with individuals with disabilities.

Meet our Staff

Carrie Williams 残疾学生服务主任
Emmett Shankle  测试和辅助技术协调员
Yensina Reese Case Manager
Heaven Dunn Case Manager
Mendy McPeters Administrative Coordinator I
Megan Beall Graduate Assistant

Off-Site Locations

If you have questions about testing accommodations at one of the off-site locations, 从下面的列表中联系合适的人.

Frequently Asked Questions

可以提出什么特殊的住宿要求?

可以提出一些特殊的住房要求, 根据申请和提交的文件, 包括但不限于:

  • Wheelchair accessible room
  • First-floor room
  • 频闪灯(供听障学生使用)
  • Braille (for room numbers)
  • Bathtub or roll-in shower
  • 使用服务性动物或情感支持动物
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如何向学生残疾服务中心申请?

Please see How to Register for instructions.

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I do not have documentation. Can I still apply with SDS?

Yes, a case manager will walk you through the process on how to obtain documentation.

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I am deaf/hoh. 我可以接受CART或翻译服务吗?

是的，你可以得到这些服务. To avoid delays in services, students should inform SDS of their interpreting or CART needs at least two weeks in advance.

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How do I take exams with SDS?

Students must register five business days in advance to take exams/quizzes with SDS. 工作日是周一到周五早上8点.m. to 5 p.m. (holidays not included).

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我没有收到我的住宿. What should I do?

请联系SDS与您的案例经理交谈.

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我的住宿信上会列出什么?

你的住宿信将列出你收到的住宿. 你的诊断不会被列出.

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我如何通知我的教授我的住宿?

学生必须每学期申请住宿. Please refer to How to Request Letters for instructions.

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学生必须通知a吗&他们在移动商务上有缺陷?

有残疾的学生不需要向A透露他们的残疾情况&M-Commerce. 披露残疾是自愿的. However, a student will not receive accommodations unless they disclose this information to the Office of Student Disability Services.

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《皇冠体育365》(IDEA)适用于高等教育吗?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law administered by the Office of Special Education Programs in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the U.S. Department of Education. 这条法律不适用于高等教育.

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What is the impact of the 《1990年美国残疾人高等教育法案?

The 《1990年美国残疾人高等教育法案 impacts the whole institution, including activities, facilities, programs and employment. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires higher education institutions to provide reasonable accommodations for students.

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Can parents speak with Student Disability Services regarding their child’s situation?

Students may choose to have information about their case discussed with their parents by signing a FERPA release form directly from our office. 这种释放不能是学生整个大学生涯的全面释放.

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What is the difference between the responsibilities of high schools and higher education institutions?

The responsibilities towards students with disabilities in institutions of higher education are very different from those of high schools. High schools are required, under IDEA, to identify the educational needs of students with disabilities and provide free and appropriate education.

高等教育机构并不需要承担这种责任. Higher education institutions are required to provide appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations to ensure that a student with a disability is not discriminated against. The student is responsible for disclosing his or her disability to the institution and seeking accommodations.

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家长可以为他们的孩子要求住宿吗?

所有住宿要求必须由学生直接提出.

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学生的私人随从可以住在学生宿舍吗?

A student’s personal attendant may live in the residence hall provided that the personal attendant is a student at A&M-Commerce. The university does not provide a personal attendant but can assist the student in finding one. A student needing a personal attendant should discuss this with the Department of Student Disability Services. SDS不需要提供个人陪同人员.

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Contact Us

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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