Adaptive Technology

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Welcome. to the DRC Orientation
Please sign-in and grab a green folder
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Todays Agenda

• Introductions
• General Information
• Self-advocacy
• Valuable Resources
• Break out groups (rotation)
• Closing Remarks
• Raffle and refreshments

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The DRC is Easy to Find

• Campus address
• 146 Hahn Student Services
• Office Hours
• Monday - Friday
• 800AM-500PM
• E-mail drc_at_ucsc.edu
• Web http//drc.ucsc.edu
• Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
• TTY 459-4806
• For your convenience there is a drop box on the
  wall outside the South entrance to the DRC

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Where is the DRC?
You are here
? Start at Baytree Bookstore. ? Walk across
Quarry Plaza toward metered parking. ?
Cross the street. ? Follow signs for McHenry
Library pedestrian access. ? Do not go to
McHenry Libraryfollow path to Hahn Student
Service. ? Hahn Student Services is a big square
concrete building in the middle of the
forest just off the road. ? We are on the
first floor, by the south entry, next to
admissions.
We are here
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What is the Role of the DRC?

• To ensure students with disabilities have equal
  access to an education at UC- Santa Cruz, per
  federal and state laws.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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What is an Accommodation?

• An academic adjustment that allows a student
  with a disability the opportunity for equal
  participation in University coursework
• Determined on an individual basis
• Supported by appropriate medical documentation
• Doesnt compromise academic standards

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Accommodations Are

• Based on the individual needs of each student.
• Examples
• Notetakers, Typists, Scribes and Readers
• Test Accommodations (extended time)
• Sign Language Interpreting and Realtime
  captioning
• Part-time status enrollment

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How to Request Accommodations

• There are 6 steps.

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Step 1 Submit Medical Documentation

• Submit medical documentation for review ASAP
• Refer to DRC website for UC Guidelines re
  medical documentation
• http//drc.ucsc.edu/current_students/a12

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STEP 2 - Call the DRC to meet with a Coordinator

• Make an appointment ASAP
• Discuss your accommodation needs and requests
• Complete the annual DRC Information Sheet. Sign
  the release.
• Read and sign Rights Responsibilities

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Step 3 Submit service request (SRF)

• Within the first two weeks of quarter
• In Person for fall quarter or
• Do this online after you1) meet with your
  service coordinator, and 2) sign the 09-10 DRC
  Information Sheet Rights Responsibilities
  Form
• http//drc.ucsc.edu/current_students/a2

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STEP 4 Check your UCSC Email

• Allow two-three business days after youve
  submitted your SRF
• Check the attached Accommodation Authorization(s)
  (AA) for accuracy.
• Review the fact sheet links regarding your
  particular accommodations.

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Accommodation Authorization Letter (AA)
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STEP 5 - Meet with your Instructor ASAP

• Deliver the AA letter by the end of the second
  week (office hours are best)
• Clarify what you need/dont need for that class
• Discuss details of how accommodations will be
  provided (ex. Who is your contact person?)
• Write them down for reference

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STEP6 Follow-up As Needed

• If applicable
• Contact your notetaker
• Reserve DRC equipment for exams
• Confirm logistics with instructor or delegate
  before first exam
• Always
• Inform the DRC of any problems

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Accessible Transportation

• Disability Van Service (TAPS) 9-2829
• Metro ParaCruz 831-425-4664
• SC Metro Bus System User Training Tomorrow- see
  flyer in your green folder and be sure to sign-up
  today.
• John Daugherty 831-423-3868

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Valuable Resource

• CA Department of Rehabilitation
• Senior Counselor- Chris Gentry, Capitola Office
  
• Q A on Patio (today)
• Orientation session tomorrow afternoon

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Another Valuable Resource

• Learning Support Services (LSS)
• Tutoring, modified supplemental
• instruction (MSI)
• Rex Chung, Tutor Coordinator, 459-3462
• Academic Resource Center, 2nd floor
• (Behind McHenry Library, before Music)

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What is Self-Advocacy?

• Determine your needs
• Understand your rights
• Make your own decisions
• Be responsible (timely)
• Speaking out for yourself (advocacy)
• Utilize support
• Parents

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Student-to-Student Resources

• Disability Alliancestudent organization
• www.ucscdisabilityalliance.com
• DRC Peer Mentor Program
• drc_at_ucsc.edu, 459-2089
• Monthly networking opportunities

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Break Out Sessions

Notetaking Service (Room C)
Tutoring/LSS Services (Room B)
Audiobooks And Technology (Main Room)
Q A w/Coordinators Make your Appt. (Patio)
210 Pick one of the above groups
230 Pick a different group
250 Return to main room for closing remarks,
raffle and refreshments
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Before you go.

• Answer Trivia Questionsget more raffle tickets!
• Peer Mentor Match Sheet (optional)
• Refreshments and Raffle
• Make your appointment with your service
  coordinator on the patio or call today

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See You Soon!
For Questions drc_at_ucsc.edu