Preparing for Fall Semester 2020
This will be a Fall semester like no other. COVID-19 has changed how we do everything. Some universities and colleges will be physically open, but with different kinds of restrictions; others, like the State University System in California will open the year completely online.
There are still a lot of unknowns, but we've pulled together resources, news and ideas from a variety of places to get you thinking and planning for the new school year. Let us know what you're finding and trying. Send us a note to nccsd@ahead.org
There are still a lot of unknowns, but we've pulled together resources, news and ideas from a variety of places to get you thinking and planning for the new school year. Let us know what you're finding and trying. Send us a note to nccsd@ahead.org
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control for Colleges and Universities
American College Health Association COVID-19 Resources
American College Health Association COVID-19 Resources
Check out information and resources at our Online Students page.
Tips from the National Deaf Center that are useful for ALL students! |
StudentsTIP: Some campus Disability Resource offices may want you to submit additional disability documentation related to the barriers that you might encounter in online classes. You don't have to get tested all over again. Contact your doctor or clinic and ask them to add an addendum to your disability documentation that addresses possible barriers in online classes.
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FacultyTIP: Allow campus Disability Resource office staff to join your online classes as a Guest (or Reviewer or TA) so that they can get a sense for the structure of your class and advise you on any unexpected accessibility issues, and help students to fully participate online.
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Disability Resources Managers & Staff
TIPS: While Speech-to-Text software and artificial intelligence (AI) are promising technologies for captioning online content, you probably shouldn't rely on that alone for accommodations requests from students. CART providers and remote sign language interpreting are still the standard to ensure accessibility. DS or departmental offices are still obligated to fund and provide these services. Find vendors via the CART Services Directory at JAN. Local ASL Interpreter agencies can help you find remote service providers.
The disability documentation and registration for service process will be different in 2020. Many students might not have a chance to see their doctors or clinicians during the Summer due to restrictions. You may have to base accommodations decisions more on the history of a student's use of accommodations. See AHEAD's discussion of Disability Documentation to learn more about this.
Visit our page for Disability Resources and Services for more information and resources to help you prepare.
The disability documentation and registration for service process will be different in 2020. Many students might not have a chance to see their doctors or clinicians during the Summer due to restrictions. You may have to base accommodations decisions more on the history of a student's use of accommodations. See AHEAD's discussion of Disability Documentation to learn more about this.
Visit our page for Disability Resources and Services for more information and resources to help you prepare.