Access to Food and Drinks – A student’s disability may require them to have access to food or drink during class.  The student is required to bring their own provisions.  In classrooms where food and drink are not permitted (a sterile lab), the student should discuss an equally effective alternative with the instructor when necessary. 

Alternative Format – Books and materials may be needed in an electronic, screen-readable format.  Students must submit a request for a book or article to the CDR office through their Disability Resource Portal.  The Alternative Format Coordinator will prepare the materials for the student and deliver them electronically. Instructors are responsible to ensure that all posted electronic reading materials are presented in an accessible, screen-readable format. 

Assistive Listening Devices – These devices are personal amplifiers (FM system) that are used by students who are hard-of-hearing to increase the volume of the professor’s voice in the classroom environment. Faculty are required to wear a microphone or transmitter during the lecture. 

Breaks During Exams – Students are allowed breaks during long exams. The time allocated for the breaks is included in their test time so there is nothing instructors need to do.  

Breaks During Lecture and Lab – A student may need to leave class for a disability-related reason.  The student is expected to do this as discretely as possible. This accommodation does not require the entire class to have breaks, only the individual, and only when needed. 

Camera Off - A student may turn off their camera during lecture, lab, or exams. During exams, a valid proctor must be present and follow all requirements including signing the proctor agreement letter. This option is NOT available in all programs and/or online classes. In lieu, students may pay to take their exams at a nearby testing center.

Course Materials in an Alternative Format – This accommodation is provided for an individual with a print disability who needs written material available in a screen-readable, electronic format. If the material is graphic, then “Alt Text”, which is a description of an image, graph, or any other visual representation, must be added and is required. 

Earplugs – The use of earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones during exams 

Enlarged Print – Students with this accommodation may need all handouts and class materials in enlarged font/print. The font size can vary depending on the student’s needs, and students should notify instructors what font size is necessary for access. 

Extended Time for Tests/Exams/Quizzes -1.5X – Extended time on in-class exams and quizzes in the amount of 1.5 (Time-and-a-half) 

Extended Time for Tests/Exams/Quizzes -2X – Extended time on in-class exams and quizzes in the amount of 2.0 (Double time) 

Live Reader – The use of a human reader to read the exam aloud to the student. 

Note Taking Assistance – Use of a laptop, tablet, smart pen, or a recording device during class lectures and labs. The student may pick the platform such as Microsoft Delicate, Google Translate, etc.  

Peer Note Taker – The student will have access to notes taken by another member of the class who is hired and paid through the work-study program. Peer notes are delivered through a confidential email group NoteTaker@scuhs.edu .  

Preferential Seating – This refers to a specific seating location (usually the front of the classroom) within the classroom. 

Quiet Environment – Permits students to take an exam in a location that is reasonably quiet with a low stimuli room. There should be no visual or audible distractions present in the room. (i.e., no cell phones). 

Screen Reader – Allows for the use of a computer with text-to-speech software to read exam content to student. 

Simple Function Calculator – Use of a basic, 4-function (non-programmable, non-graphing, non-scientific) calculator.