Extended Time
What is it?
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Extending the instructors time allotment on an exam
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Time allotment is determined by Disability Resources and Services
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Typical allotment is time and a half or double time
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Proctoring takes place in the testing center
Who would use it?
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Reading comprehension disorders benefit by more time to read and process
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Visual processing disorders benefit by more time to retrieve information
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Obsessive/compulsive disorders benefit by more time to retrieve information while attending to their rituals
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Anxiety disorders benefit by more time to relax and take breaks
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Memory loss related disorders benefit by more time to retrieve information
Environment
What is it?
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Two standard environments: quiet room or private room
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Quiet room is the general testing room
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Private room is an isolated room
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Environment is determined by the DRS office
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Proctoring takes place in both environments
Who would use it?
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Focusing or concentration disorders benefit by eliminating distracting outside noises
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Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders benefit from privacy for self-relaxation techniques and needed breaks
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Memory related disorders benefit by eliminating distracting outside noises
Readers
What is it?
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Technology that reads text on the screen
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Content may be read as many times as needed
- Persons who read to students
- Readers do not answer questions, give advice, or opinions
Who would use it?
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Students who are blind/visually impaired
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Students with dyslexia benefit from auditory information
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Students with learning disabilities benefit from multiple sensory modes of input
Scribes
What is it?
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Voice recognition software
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A person who writes for students
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Scribes do not answer questions, give advice, or opinions
Who would use it?
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Disabilities related to the mechanics of writing
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Blind or visually impaired students
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Physically disabled students
Assistive Technology (AT)
What is it?
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Software or hardware that assists student in access and independence
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Performs the role of the reader or scribe
Who would use it?
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Students with reading disabilities may use Kurzweil or Read & Write Gold
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Students with visual impairments may use MAGic or ZoomText
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Students with writing disabilities may use Dragon Naturally Speaking or Livescribe Smart Pen
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Students who are blind may use JAWS
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Students with organizational issues may use Inspiration