Resources for Supporting Students with Disabilities
Special Access
Use the Moderate Tab to override the availability and timing settings of a quiz for specified users.
- Go to the Quiz Build screen.
- Click on the Moderate Tab.
- Select the Pencil icon to the right of the student name
- Under time adjustments, choose give additional time.
Example Special Access- Accommodate Users with Special Needs
• Increase the quiz time limit for special-needs users.
• Allow individual users to have different start and end dates.
• Change the quiz availability dates for a make-up quiz.
Provide a detailed course syllabus. Make it available in the department or on the MSU Billings website prior to the registration deadline. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) requires educational institutions to inform students with disabilities of the services available to them, and OCR “strongly suggests" that class announcements and syllabus statements are the most effective method.
Course Instructors are encouraged to provide appropriate individual flexibility to all students. However, when disability-related accommodations are requested, Instructors should refer students to Disability Support Services and consult with DSS staff to identify strategies or accommodations which provide access and maintain academic rigor. If an accommodation is determined to be appropriate, faculty may coordinate it directly or ask DSS for assistance.
Including a statement on your syllabus preserves students' privacy and indicates your willingness to provide accommodations. The following statement is suggested for use on syllabi:
For University Campus classes:
MSU Billings is committed to providing equal access and creating a learning environment that supports all students. If you anticipate or experience barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please talk with me so we can find ways to ensure your full participation. If you need disability-related accommodations, contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 406-657-2283, located in the College of Education, Room 135, or email disability@msubillings.edu. DSS coordinates accommodations and services for students with disabilities.
If you use DSS for exam accommodations, please schedule your exams through the Accommodate Portal as early as possible at https://msubillings-accommodate.symplicity.com/
For City College classes:
MSU Billings is committed to providing equal access and creating a learning environment that supports all students. If you anticipate or experience barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please talk with me so we can find ways to ensure your full participation. If you need disability-related accommodations, contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 406-247-3029, located in the Tech Building, Room A016, or email disability@msubillings.edu. DSS coordinates accommodations and services for students with disabilities.
If you use DSS for exam accommodations, please schedule your exams through the Accommodate Portal as early as possible at https://msubillings-accommodate.symplicity.com/
Define expectations early as students with disabilities often need time to arrange for support services through DSS.
How to Make and Caption your own YouTube Video Lecture
Former City College instructor Andy Sullivan makes and captions his own YouTube lectures. He has developed a video titled "Accurately and easily add captions to your videos" to explain the process.
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