Disability Resource Center

We recommend including the following paragraph below in your course syllabus

To obtain disability related accommodations, students must contact Disability Resource Center (DRC) as early as possible in the quarter. To contact DRC, you may:

• • • Email DRC at drc@foothill.edu
    • Call DRC at 650.949.7017 to make an appointment

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Foothill College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If you anticipate or experience any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss your concerns with me. You will want to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC)  for more information about campus access and course accommodations. 5400 Building, or call 605.949.7017.   DRC Information can be found at  https://foothill.edu/drc/index.html 

OR 

Our institution values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation. Our goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment of achievement, you are welcome and encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center to discuss a range of options to removing barriers, including accommodations. Building 5400 or call 650.949.7017 You can find more information about the DRC at https://foothill.edu/drc/index.html

OR

It is my goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible as possible. If you anticipate any issues related to the format, materials, or requirements of this course, please work with the Disability Resource Center to discuss a range of options to removing barriers in this course, including official accommodations. DRC is located in Building 5400, or you can call 650.949.7017.  You can find more information about the DRC at https://foothill.edu/drc/index.html. 

Foothill is using Clockwork, a complete scheduling and data management system designed to meet the specialized needs of DRC, the types of services provided, and the students served.

Instructors can use Clockwork to:

• View all student accommodation requests in one spot
• Approve accommodation testing requests
• Provide information regarding testing times, materials, etc.

How to Access Clockwork

1. Log into myportal.fhda.edu
2. Under "Faculty” 
3. Scroll to bottom for "Clockwork” Application
4. Click on "Clockwork Foothill Disability" under Instructor Login

To learn how to use Clockwork, download the PDF tutorial guide. (1.4 MB)

Course Adjustments and Auxiliary Aids provide equitable access to classroom instruction, materials, programs, or facilities and do not fundamentally alter the essential nature of a course or academic program.

These are tools that support and modify conditions that would otherwise cause a student, because of a disability, to be at a disadvantage in their access to education. Our Accommodations 101 PDF guide is a list of Course Adjustments and Auxiliary Aids that are most seen in the DRC but not an inclusive list.

If you have a question or concern about the authorized accommodation, please contact DRC immediately.

Please note that all approved academic accommodations will remain in place and must be provided by the Instructional Faculty during the dispute process and until a final determination has been made.

Please view this flowchart for better information about the review process.

• Make textbooks decisions as early as possible.
• Allow students to choose their own seats.
• Post instructional materials in an accessible format online prior to class.
• Show only videos that have been closed captioned.
• Ensure inclusiveness in the classroom.
• Explain the goals and objectives of the class at the first session.
• Use multiple methods to present your materials.
• Provide alternate ways to demonstrate knowledge of content.
• Be open to communicating with students about their learning styles.
• Remove physical barriers where possible.

 2015 Faculty Handbook

Please visit the U.S. Department of Education to read about protecting students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 and the American's with Disabilities Act

You may proctor an exam if you agree to meet all the conditions and accommodations stipulated in the accommodation notification. However, in some cases, DRC reserves the right to determine the location and identify a suitable proctor for an exam.

No, you are only responsible for accommodations authorized by DRC.

All materials that are student facing must be accessible. The Online Learning team has wonderful support and training. 

The CCCO's Accessibility Center has some free resources

AccessCollege: The Faculty Room

Faculty Focus: Strategies for Accommodating

Accessible Syllabus: Resources Promoting Student Engagement and Agency

UDL and Plus-One Thinking