Disabled Students Programs and Services
Name:
Student
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1. Eligibility
for this service is determined by the Disabled Students Programs and Services
(DSPS) Specialists and is based in part on the professional documentation
supplied by the individual requesting assistance.
2. DSPS
services must be requested each semester.
Eligible students must be enrolled in the course for which they are
requesting alternate format and the materials must be verified as required
reading for the course. The student must
submit a course outline or memo from the instructor verifying the material is
required or essential to completion of the course.
3. Students requesting materials in alternate formats must own a physical copy of the textbook or other course material, or obtain said materials before the DSPS will begin production.
4. Requests for materials in alternative format will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Once a request is approved, the recommendation of DSPS staff along with the individual’s input will be used in determining the specific media format to be provided.
5. Alternative format requests must be submitted as soon as the student learns of their need; late requests will be honored provided that the student making the request understands that the Alternate Media Specialist (AMS) will set the timeline for completion of the work accordingly.
6. Turn-a-round times for alternate media requests are determined on a case-by-case basis. Upon review of the material to be formatted and converted, the AMS will notify the student of the projected completion date. DSPS will make every effort to complete the request in a timely manner. However, larger course materials (e.g., textbooks) will be completed in installments based on specified deadlines (e.g. course syllabus.)
7. Material provided to the DSPS for the purpose of conversion to alternate format may be disassembled and returned to the individual rebound with a plastic comb binding. The DSPS will not be held responsible for any damage to the materials that occurs as a result of conversion to alternate format.
8. Students
will be provided with one alternate media copy for each material required for
academic use. This material is
copyrighted and may not be reproduced or distributed in a format other than a
specialized format exclusively for use by blind or other persons with
disabilities. Any further reproduction
or distribution in a format other than a specialized format may result in
disciplinary action by
9. Alternate
media is provided for participation in
10. Student questions regarding alternate format should be addressed directly to the AMS, Suzanne Frederickson. Please call 562-692-0921 ext.3511 or send an email message to sfrederickson@riohondo.edu.
11. The DSPS reserves the right to discontinue service if any of the above, or a combination of the above, are violated or abused.
I
have read the service agreement and understand the procedures and conditions
listed above. My signature is my
commitment to adhere to these responsibilities and terms.
User
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DSPS Staff
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