Events Calendar
Faculty Workshop: Decoding Accommodation Memos
Date and Time
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
https://gvsu-edu.zoom.us/j/95720988180?pwd=dERLTGp2UGxvNHFUaStCN1BnekJ2UT09&from=addon
Description
In this workshop designed for GVSU faculty members, we will: 1) examine a sample accommodation memo, 2) learn how to provide the accommodations listed without compromising course integrity, and 3) better understand your rights as a professor, and your legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We'll discuss...
- what information is included on accommodation memos
- what information is excluded
- The process DSR uses to approve accommodations
- Resources available to faculty when providing accommodations
- A sample accommodation memo that includes
- Periodic Absences
- Public Speaking Alternative
- Classroom recordings (aka Note taking technology)
- Frequent Breaks
- Service Animal
- Refrain from calling on student
A Question & Answer session will follow the planned discussion.
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as academic, administration, dsa, dsr, mentalhealth, mhawareness, prevention, ucc, and wellness.
Contact
Disability Support Resources
(616) 331-2490