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[ACCESSIBILITY] [COMPLIANCE]
[A.D.H.D. CRITERIA]
[DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA] [F.A.Q.]
[APPLICATIONS AND FORMS]
Disability
services through the Student Services Office is committed to assisting
students pursue educational goals to the fullest of their abilities.
The primary objectives are to provide reasonable academic accommodations
and assure that campus programs and activities are accessible
to students with disabilities.
Some
of the services available to meet individual needs of students
include, but are not limited to: assistance with registration,
alternative testing arrangements, text books on tape, instruction
in learning strategies, access to technology, liaison with faculty,
and referral to other services and diagnostic testing.
Waycross
College policy regarding students with disabilities complies with
the University System Board of Regents policies and all related
Federal legislation.
ACCESSIBILITY
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Student Services Office assists students with disabilities
in gaining access to all campus programs and activities. The
College has made a major effort to remove architectural barriers
by completely evaluating each building on campus. Appropriate
curb ramps, entrance ramps, electronic doors, modified restrooms,
and handicapped parking spaces have been a priority to make
the campus relatively barrier free. When students do encounter
a problem with accessibility, they may report the problem
to the Student Services Office. The problem will then be documented
and sent to the appropriate office for resolution.
Students
requiring special assistance in any co-curricular or continuing
education class (such as hearing devices or American Sign
Language interpreter) must make the request in writing to
the Student Services Office at least five full working days
prior to the start of the activity. Students with disabilities
are encouraged to participate in out of class activities,
however enough time needs in order to be assured of meeting
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COMPLIANCE
| Waycross
college does not discriminate, in any form, against students,
employees or applicants on the basis of race, color , sex,
creed, national origin, age or disability. No person is excluded
from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected
to discrimination in any educational program or activity at
the College. In
compliance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act (ADA), it is the policy of the College that it does
not discriminate against an individual on the basis of disabling
or handicapping conditions, as covered under the ADA and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All programs
of the College are open to regularly admitted students without
regard to handicap.
Any
person, employee, or job applicant who has a concern, complaint,
or grievance in regard to the ADA and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation act of 1973 should contact the Director of
Student Services , Academic Building A, Room 136, or phone
912-449-7600.
The
College has available to the deaf a TDD (Telecommunications
Device for the Deaf). Anyone with TDD that needs to reach
the college should use the Georgia
Relay Center (TDD users 1-800-255-0056, voice users
1-800-255-0135), Anyone on campus needing to use a TDD should
contact the Student Services Office, Building A, Room 136.
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DEFINITIONS
AND CRITERIA
Waycross College utilizes the official definition of learning disabilities
as adopted by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
This definition may be found in the
System Academic Affairs Handbook, Section 2.22. Links
to individual sections are
listed below.
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Georgia
Board of Regents Criteria for Accepting
Outside
Evaluation Documentation - ADHD
DSM-IV
classifications were developed for use in clinical, educational,
and research settings, and are meant to be employed by individuals
with appropriate clinical training and experience in diagnosis.
DSM-IV criteria should not be applied mechanically by untrained
individuals, but reported as a cohesive evaluation supporting
the diagnosis.
Criterion
One:
Reported history of symptoms of ADHD by age 7.
Suggested
data sources: Clinical interview
Past Psychological's
Parent/Spouse Report
Criterion
Two:
Self report of six major behaviors from the DSM-IV items
Suggested data sources: Clinical interview utilizing DSM-IV
items
Criterion
Three:
Observations from two independent professionals (clinician,teacher,etc.)
across the following settings:
- working
independently
- working
under direction
- working
under time constraints.
Identification
of the same six major behaviors across both observers.
Suggested
Data Source: ADHD Observational Forms(s)
Criterion
Four: Mandatory corroboration of behaviors
by another adult (parent, spouse, relative, friend, with integrity
of knowledge of client)
Suggested
Data Source: Signed permission to talk
with other adult. Phone or in person identification of
at least six behaviors from the DSM-IV items.
Criterion
Five: Documentation on two rating scales
of ADHD behaviors.
Suggested Data Source:
Client Rating form; SCL-90 BSI Self-Rating Symptom, Checklist,
and others.
Criterion
Six: Schizophrenia, borderline personality
disorder, autism, or mental retardation are not the primary
disability, nor are depression, anxiety, or substance abuse
the primary cause of inattention.
There
must be clear evidence of interference with developmentally
appropriate social or academic functioning.
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.
How may I receive accommodations from the Student Services Office?
A.
You may apply for accommodations by completing the Voluntary Declaration
of Disability and submitting the appropriate documentation.
Q.
What if I don't have adequate documentation?
A. You may still become eligible for services if
you go through the proper testing required. There is not
a staff person on the WC campus qualified for documentation testing.
The Office has information regarding testing through the Regents'
Center for Learning Disabilities at Georgia Southern University
and independent testing by a local psychologist (for learning
Disabled/ADHD).
Q.
What documentation is required?
A.
It varies depending upon your disability. The University
System Board of Regents' sets documentation requirements.
Students with learning disabilities will find that applying for
testing through the Regents Center is one of the best avenues
to assure that all steps are covered. The evaluation battery
that the Center utilizes may be found in Section
2.22.02 Procedures for Regents Centers for Learning Disabilities,
Academic Affairs Handbook.
Criteria
for outside evaluation of students with learning disabilities
may be found in Section 2.22.03 Policy/Tenure, Academic Affairs
Handbook.
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder should
refer to the ADHD Criteria section of this site. Criteria
for other disabilities should refer to
Section 2.22.04 Accommodations of Students with Other (Non-LD)
Disabilities, Academic Affairs Handbook.
Q.
How much does testing cost?
A.
If you want to be tested of ADHD or LD at the Regents Center,
the cost is $500.00. Outside assessment varies in cost.
Q.
How do I set up an appointment with the Regents Center?
A.
You first complete the Voluntary Declaration of Disability form
at the Student Services Office. Staff will then give to
you and explain the packet from the Regents Center. The
packet will indicate a number of items for you to complete and
return. Among the items in the packet are a study of habits
inventory, personal history form, ADHD checklist, and English
and math exams. Students will also be asked to provide samples
of writing, hearing, and visual acuity tests, transcript, and
more. After the packet is complete and verified by a Student
Services Office staff member, it is sent to the Regents Center.
You will be contacted as to when to meet with Center staff.
The final portion of the fee is due when you first meet with the
Center staff in person. You will meet with them several
times in Statesboro.
Q.
Is there help if I can not afford the testing?
A.
Yes. You will need to complete an application form for consideration
of monies from the David Johns Fund for Students with Learning
Disorders through the WC Foundation. You must complete a
Federal Financial Aid Form in order to be eligible for this fund.
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APPLICATIONS
AND FORMS
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