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| NEW TO PLU OR DSS? 1. Meet with the Ruth Tweeten, Director of DSS, prior to the start of the academic term to discuss the accommodations needed for your specific classes. Please make requests for accommodations at least six weeks in advance of a course, workshop, program or activity for which accommodations are requested. 2. Make sure that you have appropriate documentation on file with our office. Our guidelines for documentation can be found on our downloadable forms page, under Documentation Policies. A consent for disclosure may be needed to get additional information from your professional assessor regarding accommodations. 3. If you are a new student you must fill out the Contact Information Packet, and the Contract for Services Form. 4. After all paperwork is filed with the DSS Office, you will be able to sign your Letter of Accommodation that will be sent out to professors. After a letter is mailed, students need to meet with each professor receiving a letter to discuss implementation of accommodations. A Letter of Accommodation is a document notifying professors of the specific accommodations needed by an individual student. Students select which professors to send a letter to based on the accommodations they need for those classes. The individual student decides whether or not to disclose his/her specific disability in the letter. 5. Review the Student Responsibilities as to assure that you have taken the steps needed to implement and maintain your accommodations. All forms listed above are available on our downloadable forms pageRESOURCES Resources for Individuals with ADDThe ADD Action Grouphttp://www.addgroup.org/ Resources for individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Autism. ADD/ADHD Resources www.addresources.org This website is aimed at helping individuals with ADD/HD achieve their full potential. This educational website provides both basic information, such as understanding an ADD/HD diagnosis, as well as advanced strategies for improved function and professional referrals. Resources for the Blind and Visually ImpairedSeattle Lighthouse for the Blindwww.seattlelighthouse.org This private agency provides employment and training opportunities for the blind, deaf-blind, and blind with other disabilities. Washington State Department of Services for the Blind www.dsb.wa.gov/ This government agency teams with blind and visually impaired individuals to gain independence through helping them meet their educational and career goals. Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Association of Late Deafened Adultshttp://www.alda.org "The mission of the Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA) is to support the empowerment of late deafened people. Late Deafened Adults are people who have lost their hearing in any degree having acquired spoke language. The doors to ALDA are wide open to anyone who is interested." DeafWeb Washington www.deafweb.org This site lists community resources for the deaf and hard of hearing. Listed resources range from educational and vocational information to captioning and interpreting services. Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center http://www.hsdc.org HSDC strives to better connect you to the community through... 1. Advocacy 2. Outreach 3. Equipment 4. Resources and Support The Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/hrsa/odhh/ The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides services to the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind communities throughout Washington State. Resources for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)http://www.ldanatl.org/ The Learning Disability Association web site provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on specific learning disabilities as well as resources and practical solutions. Learning Disabilities Association of Washington www.ldawa.org This site provides members with information on the latest research on learning disabilities (LDs) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), practical advice for parents, legal updates on educational rights of students, key workplace strategy and accommodation tips, national news on LDs and ADD, access to an information and referral line, and discounts on conferences and workshops. Resources for Individuals with Psychological DisabilitiesAmerican Psychological Associationhttp://www.apa.org/ Provides current information and useful links on a number of psychological and mental health related topics. Resources for Individuals with Disabilities seeking EmploymentDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/ According to their website "The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is 'to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment'." Job Accommodation Network http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options. PLU Career Development http://www.plu.edu/~career/ Career Development is a campus service that offers students free assistance directly related to the pursuit of careers after college. PLU Student Employment http://plu.studentjobs.nelnet.net/ Search for a job or sign up for e-mail notification about positions you're interested in. Workforce Recruitment Program http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/workforc.htm The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects public and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilties. The DSS Office at PLU hosts annual interviews with WRP on campus. Giving credit where credit is due... Thanks to the Disability Support Services Office at Seattle Pacific University for compiling such an array of well researched resources for individuals with Disabilities. For even more links, visit their website. |
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Request for single rooms based on extenuating circumstances, such as certain medical conditions that prohibit sharing a living space, should be directed to the Residential Life Office Residential Life Office
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To arrange accommodations at Pacific Lutheran University, students must
self-identify by providing documentation of a disability to Ruth Tweeten, Director of Disability Support Services (DSS). Guidelines for documentation for specific disabilities can be found on our