Center for Disability Services @ EvCC

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[mark][Bold: Accessible Materials - Screenreader/Alternative Format Textbooks/Digital Textbooks][/mark] You can purchase your own digital textbooks from many places online. See if your book is available through the following resources: [Bold: Publishers] [List-Start][LinkAlias:https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/digital/intro/ebooks|Macmillan E-Textbooks] [LinkAlias:https://www.pearson.com/en-us.html|Pearson eTexts] [LinkAlias:https://www.cengage.com/student/ebooks/|Cengage] [LinkAlias:https://www.mheducation.com/highered/home-guest.html|McGraw-Hill eBooks] [List-End] [Bold: Digital Book Retailers] [List-Start][LinkAlias:https://www.vitalsource.com/|Vital Source Library] [LinkAlias:https://www.amazon.com/textbooks|Amazon Kindle] [LinkAlias:https://www.chegg.com/etextbooks|Chegg Textbooks] [LinkAlias:https://www.redshelf.com/|RedShelf Digital Textbooks] [List-End] [Bold:To Do: If you will need us to request a digital copy from the publisher, please complete the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF4VuPNo9ZVzhZg07geOTFGiGouN1dWJjbP0hUuszAonr8mw/viewform?usp=sf_link|Alternative Format Request Form] or email your “proof of ownership/possession” to cds@everettcc.edu along with the book title and ISBN number.]

[mark][Bold: Reading Support Tools][/mark] Our office primarily uses the text-to-speech (TTS)/reader program [LinkAlias:https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/|NaturalReader]. The base version is free, but you can sign up to be added to the CDS Office’s educational version which has some extra voices. You can also use [LinkAlias:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/natural-reader-text-to-sp/kohfgcgbkjodfcfkcackpagifgbcmimk?hl=en|NaturalReader’s Chrome Extension] to have webpages read aloud. Another option is a [LinkAlias:https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd|Chrome Extension called Read&Write]. It is a free extension that has reading support tools for the Chrome Browser. We also have [LinkAlias:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gxutd6Kto|C-Pen Readers] available for checking out at the CDS Office. [Bold: To Do: If you would like to be added to the CDS Office’s educational version educational version of Natural Readers, let us know by completing the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelulavdUEGIL_wma7gnIBbf-SDMBXDJ1cEbEmzaV50e8221w/viewform?usp=sf_link|Natural Reader License Request] each quarter.] [Bold: To Do: To borrow a C-Pen Reader, come to the CDS Office to check one out. There is no cost to you, but you must renew each quarter.]

[Mark][Bold:Using Dictation to Support Writing][/mark] The Chrome extension that we recommend for voice dictation is [LinkAlias:https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/voice-in-speech-to-text-d/pjnefijmagpdjfhhkpljicbbpicelgko|Voice-In Typing]. The basic features are free, and it has a great getting started guide once you add it to Chrome. You can dictate in both Microsoft Word and Google Docs. [List-Start][LinkAlias:https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/dictate-your-documents-in-word-3876e05f-3fcc-418f-b8ab-db7ce0d11d3c|Dictating in Microsoft Word] [LinkAlias:https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/dictate-your-documents-in-word-3876e05f-3fcc-418f-b8ab-db7ce0d11d3c|Dictating in Microsoft Word 360] [LinkAlias:https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en|Dictating in Google Docs].[List-End]

[Mark][Bold:Testing Accommodations][/mark] You are eligible for exam accommodations so be sure to discuss these with each instructor. To use the reduced distraction environment at the CDS Office, you will need to reserve your desk for each test. [LinkAlias:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV8WLYnz428&t=11s|We have a short video that shows how to schedule your exams!] [Bold: To Do: For any tests that you would like to take at the CDS Office, you will need to log into [LinkAlias:https://andes.accessiblelearning.com/EverettCC/|AccessPortal] and schedule your test at least one week in advance.]

[Mark][Bold:Memory Aid on Exams][/mark] You are eligible to use a memory aid on your exams. Read through the [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/students/cds/faculty-staff-info/faculty-accommodation-resources/memory-aid-resource|Memory Aid Resource] available online and be sure to discuss with your instructor what material can be allowed your memory aid. If you are taking your tests at the CDS Office, and notes are not otherwise allowed, the instructor may be required to initial your memory aid before you can use it on a test.

[mark][Bold: Lecture Capture][/mark] Lecture Capture covers accommodations that involve recording the audio of a lecture. We have some technologies available to you such as the [LinkAlias:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg5QQHlepF0|LiveScribe Echo SmartPen] and [LinkAlias:https://glean.co/resources/glean-in-1-minute|Glean Audio Notetaker] or you can use your own technology. You may also be interested in turning your audio recording into a transcription. We recommend the free application [LinkAlias:https://otter.ai/|Otter.ai] to create computer-generated transcripts of your lecture audio. [Bold: To Do: For Glean Audio Notetaker, request your license quarterly on the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnQ3a6yjf6eY2293ZB1ZXMGbPs6CoUENw6jTHMWJn8jxgrkg/viewform|Glean Sign-Up Form]. The license information will be emailed to you.] [Bold: To Do: To borrow a SmartPen or standard audio recorder, come to the CDS Office to check one out. There is no cost to you, but you must renew each quarter.] [Bold: To Do: When recording lectures in class, your instructor may ask you to complete a Recording Agreement. Check in with them before recording lectures.]

[mark][Bold:Live CART Captioning][/mark] You are eligible to use CART services. After you submit your accommodation request in AccessPortal every quarter, we will check in with you to verify your class times. You will then be provided with a Zoom link to use in your classes. When you are in class, you will just need to join the Zoom link and a captioner will be in the meeting with you. They may provide you with a link to the transcription, or they may guide you on opening the transcription tab within CART. You will need to have your microphone in Zoom on, so they are able to hear what is going on in class. If they are having trouble with hearing the instructor, we can provide the instructor with a wireless microphone so that the audio is better for the captioner. Expect a short delay, as the content is being transcribed.

[mark][Bold: Flexible Attendance Agreement and Disability Related Absences][/mark] Accommodations in college can't change any core outcomes of a class and this accommodation may not apply to all situations (such as limited-availability lab courses or guest speakers) so it is important to discuss this accommodation with your instructor in advance. [Bold: To Do: To use your flexible attendance accommodation, you should plan to work with your instructor on completing the Flexible Attendance agreement to outline the expectations for the class and create a communication plan with your instructor. You can use the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKLUNUUpyWTsqZknqFAutavGcHKu9lnTKNriCy9CnWg/edit?usp=sharing|Flexible Attendance Agreement] template.]

[mark][Bold: Ergonomic and Adapted Computer Equipment][/mark] We have several different types of ergonomic and adaptive computer equipment available to be checked out from our office, depending on your need. While all ergonomic and adaptive computer equipment will require you to learn how to use it, it has the potential to be significantly supportive with your computer usage. You can learn about the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0D8W1QJX9PDAMZJDEYC9qOmGiZdLUCnkRzg2BT30so/edit?usp=sharing|different ergonomic and adaptive computer equipment we have available at the CDS Office]. [Bold: To Do: To borrow any computer equipment available in the above link, come to the CDS Office to check one out while you're attending classes. There is no cost to you, but you must renew each quarter.]

[mark][Bold:Accessible Classroom Furniture][/mark] Please be sure to request your accommodations in AccessPortal before the [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/students/cds/document-library/cds-quarterly-calendars|due date listed on the CDS Calendar] so that we can be sure to place furniture in your classroom before the start of the quarter. Sometimes furniture gets moved during the quarter and we aren't aware. Please let your instructor and/or our office know so we can investigate and get your furnishing back in the room!

[mark][Bold:Get Automatic Captionings During Class][/mark] Live Captioning or Transcript Generation can be done with many different apps and technologies. [List-Start] One of the best is [LinkAlias:https://otter.ai/|Otter.AI], however their free services are very limited and the CDS Office does not have an EDU account with them at this time. On Android, one of the best apps is called [LinkAlias:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1|Live Transcribe & Notification by Research at Google], available on the Play Store. On iOS, the two highest rated apps are [LinkAlias:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738|Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC] and [LinkAlias: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-transcribe/id1618181875|Live Transcribe+ by Zerovik].[List-End]

[Big:Additional Resources] There are many supports and resources available to you while you are taking classes here at EvCC. Information about on-campus resources can be found at [Bold:[LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5VJ5CjXZmUTTgvAVLRGmEXipqRJ5iS8zQ3FQHKA_Zg/edit?usp=sharing|CDS's EvCC Campus Resources Document]].

[mark][Bold:The NCCSD][/mark] You may want to check out information available at the [LinkAlias: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/|National Center for College Students with Disabilities Clearing House], which includes a lot of information regarding disability-specific resources, your legal rights in college, disability identity, community, and additional organizations that you may be interested in.

[mark][Bold:Executive Functioning Resources][/mark] [Bold:[LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/students/cds/document-library|CDS Planners]] The CDS Office has a few different kinds of planning tools in our documents library, including our [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/students/cds/document-library/cds-quarterly-calendars|Calendar and Planner Tool]. [Bold:[LinkAlias:https://ldadvisory.com/college_students/|Best Learning and Organization Tips]] You may find LDAdvisory helpful. This website has a huge selection of different methods, strategies and techniques on how to improve studying, notetaking and keeping up on coursework to try out and see what works best for you! [Bold:[LinkAlias:https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique|The Pomodoro Technique]] The Pomodoro Technique may be helpful to maintain focus when you are studying or focusing on assignments in intervals. You can use websites like [LinkAlias:https://pomofocus.io/|Pomofocus] or [LinkAlias:https://tomato-timer.com/|Tomato-Timer] which have the "standard" 25-5-15 minutes already inputted (Pomofocus has a nice description about the technique under the timer as well.) [Bold:[LinkAlias:https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking|Time Blocking, Task Batching and Planning Time]] ToDoist has a great article about time blocking and task batching and [LinkAlias:https://www.additudemag.com/time-management-skills-adhd-brain/|ADDitude has a thorough article about time management for ADHD and time blindness]. [Bold:Google Tasks with Chrome Extensions] If it’s helpful, you can add tasks to Google Calendar through the Tasks feature. If you’d like, you can enable the [LinkAlias:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/desktop-app-for-google-ta/lpofefdiokgmcdnnaigddelnfamkkghi|TasksBoard Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store]. [Bold: Even More Neurodivergent Resources] [List-Start][LinkAlias:https://goblin.tools/|Goblin Tools] uses AI to break down tasks into easy to-do lists that make it easy to determine what you need to do next. [LinkAlias:https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?language=en|Procrastination] - A Presentation by Tim Urban [LinkAlias:https://blog.trello.com/microproductivity-break-tasks-into-smaller-steps|Task Breakdown] - A Microproductivity Article by Trello [LinkAlias:https://littlecoffeefox.com/successful-time-management-for-the-neurodiverse/|Time Management] - Time Management Solutions by LittleCoffeeFox [LinkAlias:https://askjan.org/limitations/Executive-Functioning-Deficits.cfm|AskJan, Tips and Apps] - Executive Function Apps and Tips [LinkAlias:https://www.additudemag.com/|ADDitude Magazine] - an ADHD Magazine [LinkAlias:https://www.understood.org/|Understood.org] - Learning and Thinking Resource site [LinkAlias:https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/transition-to-university/students#students/learning|NeurodiversityHub] - How to learn at school with neurodivergence[List-End]

[mark][Bold:EvCC Student Email][/mark] Your EvCC Email is the primary way that the college will communicate with you and the only way that AccessPortal will be able to send you notifications and reminders. If you haven't set up your EvCC Student Email yet you can read more about setting it up in the [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hb06wII_2fSePojGOlDaPeOirdz63HfMfK2VGeCKSus/edit#heading=h.2jxsxqh|CDS Student Handbook (Direct Link)] or connect with the [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/administration/college-services/it/help-desk/computer-labs/|EvCC Tech Hub] to get set up.

[mark][Bold:Differences Between College and High School][/mark] IEP and 504 Plans do not automatically apply to college-level courses. The laws governing these plans in the K-12 system and different than the ones that govern college education. Some important differences include: [List-Start]A Pass/Fail grading system is not applicable. Personal services (such as a 1:1 paraeducator) are not provided. Students with disabilities are responsible for meeting the same course standards as students without accommodations in college courses. Accommodations can not modify the curriculum or learning outcomes of any course. Grading systems can not be modified for one student due to their disability.[List-End] The US Department of Education has provided guidance on the differences of responsibilities in the letter “[LinkAlias:https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html|Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education]" and we have additional information in our [LinkAlias:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hb06wII_2fSePojGOlDaPeOirdz63HfMfK2VGeCKSus/edit#heading=h.m0yuepgmh14z|CDS Student Handbook (Direct Link)].

[mark][Bold:Mental Health and Crisis Resources][/mark] Our campus counselors are available by phone, video and in-person and [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/programs/arts/css/mental-health-resources|provde Mental Health Resources on the EvCC website]. I am also attaching the [LinkAlias:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13KTi6-pYy29Hd9ovgSd6uePMWs6RloCt/view?usp=drive_link|Snohomish County Crisis Resources Handout] as a reference if you find that you or someone you know experiences a mental health crisis.

[mark][Bold:Test Taking Strategies][/mark] You may benefit from additional test taking strategies and techniques to manage test stress. The Center for Learning has created two guides: [LinkAlias:https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yqEUsg3HkCBzmywGZwYtUPc--cTQiBO/view?usp=drive_link|Stages to Successful Test Taking] and [LinkAlias:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13cBXyaaZwlEWhVB6psb6asyp8sXIkwxb/view?usp=drive_link|Manage Stress for Test Taking]. There are many YouTube videos that provide strategies for managing test stresses, including two that I recommend: [LinkAlias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2rkiTMaN_8|10 Minute Daily Routines: Meditation to Calm Test Anxiety] and [LinkAlias:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBdA61GmJ0|7 Tips to Beat Exam Anxiety.]

[mark][Bold:Accommodations for the PAX Test][/mark] When you are ready to take the PAX exam you can [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/students/cds/campus-access/accommodated-exams-third-party#pax-exam|get more information online] and use the [LinkAlias:https://forms.gle/yuFsa1TmJytS7Bi29|PAX Accommodation Request Form].

[mark][Bold:Preferred Name on Campus][/mark] We do have a [LinkAlias:https://www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/preferred-names|Preferred Name Guide] available online if you haven't already seen it. For Canvas, you can change your name by going into "account", then "settings", and change the display name in canvas. For your username and email, you just need to email registration@everettcc.edu and they will submit a ticket for you to have your name changed.

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[mark][Bold:Additional Documentation Directions][/mark] You were requested to send additional documentation to the CDS Office for some accommodations not yet approved. Please send that documentation to cds@everettcc.edu or reply to this email.