Version 1.7 - Academic Year 2002-2003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE:
COMING TO DE ANZA COLLEGE
Welcome
How to Use this Handbook
Special Education Division
Learning About De Anza
Fees/Financial Information
Transportation to Campus
Map
Placement Testing
ESL Learners

SECTION TWO: USING DISABILITY SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The Basic Questions
General Accomodations
Assessment for learning disabilities
Advising and Disability Management
Registration Assistance
Campus Accessibility and Reporting Barriers
Assistive Technology
Alternate Media Services
Specialized Equipment Loan
Personal Aides
Academic and Classroom Accommodations & Services
Instructor Liaison
Attendance and Absence Issues
Seat Reservation
Tutorial Support
Note Taking Assistance
Readers / In-Class Assistants
Test Accomodations for Classroom Tests
Reduced Load
Academic Adjustments & Course Substitution
Accommodations and Services for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Legal Aspects
Brief Legal Basics for College Students
Rights and Responsibilities
Code of Conduct
Confidentiality and Records
Program and Services Evaluation
Suspension of Services
Concerns and Complaints
The First Approach to Resolving Problems
Student Complaints & Resolution Processes
Accommodation Disputes

SECTION THREE: SPECIAL EDUCATION DIVISION INSTRUCTION
Course Offerings
Repeating Classes

SECTION FOUR:
SUCCESS STRATEGIES

Differences Between High School and College
Transition to College
Talking with Instructors
Important Academic Policies
Tips From Successful Students
Campus Resources

SECTION FIVE:
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LIFE
Emergency Procedures
Diversity
Distance Learning
Student Clubs and Disabled Students Unlimited
Special Events for Students with Disabilities
Working with the Department of Rehabilitation
Career, Transition and Employment
Web Resources

APPENDICES
ATTC Hardware & Software
Checklist for Planning Accommodations
Foothill/De Anza Standards of Conduct
Self-Advocacy Practices
Student Grievance Procedures
Interpreter/Captioner Services Policy and Student Responsibilities Form



 
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