A Word Bank can be an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper on which students or instructors write words to help trigger the answer to an exam question. A Word Bank should not contain a synopsis of course material, but rather, it should include specific words. A Word Bank should include more words than what is needed on the examination. These cues or triggers enable the student to prompt recall of information previously learned, thus allowing them to answer the question. Without an actual understanding of the material through previous study, a word bank will not be much use to the student.
If the student does not know the course material, the formula sheet will not be beneficial.
Many formulas can be provided on the formula sheet and it is not just limited to the formulas that are on the examination.
SAS will arrange for adapted furniture to be in the classroom, as needed, for students who require this accommodation. The instructor will communicate with the student to insure that the classroom set up does not interfere with access.
Because accommodations are a legal right and not a privilege, they are not contingent on behavior, and cannot be withheld. Instructors address violations of the Student Code of Conduct by students with disabilities as they would address similar violations for other students.
Students with a variety of disabilities, to include blindness, seizure disorder, psychological disability, and autism spectrum disorder, may have a service dog. Please be aware that service dogs must be allowed in the classroom, and the ADA allows faculty and staff to ask only two questions:
Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.
All service dogs in training must register with the SAS office.
Because this is a working animal, do not feed or pet the service dog. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Student Accessibility Services.
For more information regarding service and emotional support animals please review our animals on campus policy or contact Student Accessibility Services.