As we begin the new academic year, I want to update you on some organizational
changes for our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office and make sure you are
aware of the many resources it offers.<\/p>\n
SAS (previously the Office for Students with Disabilities) ensures students with
disabilities have equal and effective access to ACC\u2019s programs and services by
approving accommodations for those who are eligible. These accommodations help
level the playing field for students with disabilities by providing them equal opportunities
to participate and learn. Accommodations vary from altering the physical learning
environment to modifying instructional materials.<\/p>\n
Faculty are responsible for implementing accommodations for a student who presents a
Notice of Approved Accommodation letter from SAS; however, SAS and our
Instructional Development Services Department offer extensive support and resources
to help.<\/p>\n
Media Captioning Editors (captionmymedia@austincc.edu<\/a>) can close-caption film, Our SAS coordinators<\/a> and instructional designers on each campus are available to Detailed information about supporting students with disabilities can be found on the If your student\u2019s Notice of Approved Accommodations is unclear or you have concerns The college is centralizing SAS functions to increase the consistency and quality of Once the reorganization is complete, staff will review policies and procedures with an These efforts are led by Steve Christopher, Executive Director of Special Populations. As a reminder, ACC also provides accommodations for employees with qualifying I appreciate your attention to this vitally important topic. Again, do not hesitate to Regards, As we begin the new academic year, I want to update you on some organizationalchanges for our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office and make sure you areaware of the many resources it offers. SAS (previously … Continue reading
videos, or other media for courses in which deaf students are enrolled. IDS can help
upload captioned videos on ACC\u2019s video streaming webpage<\/a>. SAS and IDS also can
help convert instructional materials into alternative formats, including braille, for
students who are blind or visually-impaired.<\/p>\n
discuss your needs. You also can complete the online IDS project request form<\/a> or the
Media <\/a>Captioning <\/a>request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Accessibility Services: Faculty Responsibilities <\/a>webpage. These include strategies and
tips for improving learning outcomes for students with specific types of disabilities.
Additionally, SAS coordinators at each campus offer \u201cFaculty Forums\u201d throughout the
year; look for announcements from your campus SAS office.<\/p>\n
about providing the accommodation, please contact the SAS coordinator<\/a> listed on the
letter. You also are encouraged to meet with the student to discuss a plan for
implementing the accommodations.<\/p>\nSAS Reorganization<\/h3>\n
services across all campuses and to help SAS better respond when students or faculty
have concerns. The office also is working closely with Interpreter Services, Media
Transcription, and Alternative Media Production to streamline services for students and
faculty.<\/p>\n
eye toward improving quality and effectiveness. The college also will review and update
administrative rules governing how students with disabilities are served, the type of
academic adjustments that must be made, and when and under what circumstances
accommodations must be provided.<\/p>\n
SAS Director Lauren Sebel reports to Steve, and campus SAS coordinators report to
Lauren.<\/p>\nEmployee Accommodations<\/h3>\n
disabilities. To request accommodations, contact the Human Resources Benefits Office
at 512-223-7800. You are required to provide information from your physician
documenting your disability and its impact on your ability to meet the needs of your
position. Upon receiving the information, the Benefits Office will engage in an
interactive process with you to determine the appropriate accommodations that will
enable you to perform the essential functions of your position.<\/p>\n
contact SAS staff (or our Benefits Office staff for employee accommodations) for more
information or assistance.<\/p>\n
Richard M. Rhodes, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Austin Community College District<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"