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Our Goal The
primary objective of the DisAbility Support Service
Office is to develop and maintain a supportive campus environment that promotes
academic achievement and personal growth for students with disAbilities.
Services provided by this office are based on each student's documentation and
are tailored to each student's unique, individual needs. If you
require this web page information in an alternative format, please contact the DisAbility Support Services Office at the numbers below.
Our Goal The
primary objective of the DisAbility Support Service
Office is to develop and maintain a supportive campus environment that promotes
academic achievement and personal growth for students with disAbilities.
Services provided by this office are based on each student's documentation and
are tailored to each student's unique, individual needs. If you
require this web page information in an alternative format, please contact the DisAbility Support Services Office at the numbers below.
Types Of
Services The
services you are eligible to receive depend on what is indicated in your documentation.
Below is a list of some of the types of services that may be available to you.
Please note: Not all curriculum textbooks are
available in E-Textbook format from the publisher. All students have access to the Premier Scan/read program. To Register
for Services 1.
You must have appropriate documentation of your
disability on file with the DisAbility Support
Services Office before services can be provided. 2.
You must meet with Lynn Abarno, the Coordinator, to discuss your documented needs. 3.
You must be willing to meet with your instructors Documentation
of A Disability Students
requesting services and accommodations must provide current (within last 3
years) documentation of their disability. Current documentation needs to
include the student's current level of functioning in reading, writing and math. Appropriate
services and /or accommodations will be determined based upon the specific
information provided, not necessarily what services students received in high
school. For Documentation Guidelines on a
specific disability For Student
Success 1.
Have an
educational goal. 2.
Know
what your disAbility is and know how it affects
your learning style. 3.
You must
push yourself to do well in high school, spend time on homework and
challenge yourself with higher levels of math. Why? High school
performance is a strong determinant in attaining a college degree. ·
86% of high school students with an average of C or lower never
attain a college degree (either 2 or 4-year). ·
Time invested in homework strongly predicts success in
college. 50% of students who do more
than 10 hours of homework per week will attain a 4-year degree. ·
The higher the level of math you complete in high school, the
better your chances of earning a college degree. Over 39% of students who
complete Algebra II in high school will go on to complete a 4-year degree. Less than 8 % of high school students, who
stop after Algebra I, will ever complete a 4-year degree.
4.
Know your strengths and weaknesses. 5.
Become familiar with all technology BEFORE you
get to college. Computer programs such as
voice recognition software, scan-read and writing software are all technology
that can help a student keep up with their
non-disabled peers. Technology such as tape recorders and electronic spell-check devices will also help a student to
stay competitive. These technologies must be part of your learning style BEFORE
you arrive at college. Trying to learn and adapt to new technology, while at
the same time, trying to keep up with and learn course content is not possible
for many students. 6.
Attending college must be your choice. 7.
Don't be afraid to seek out assistance 
8.
Make friends
9.
Consider a reduced work load at least for your
first semester. ·
Students with disAbilities must maintain
the same responsibility for their education as students without
disabilities. This includes maintaining the same academic
standards, attending classes, maintaining appropriate behavior and providing
timely notification of any special needs. ·
Unlike high school, you must be the
one to seek out and ask for assistance. If you are requesting
accommodations, you must be sure your documentation has been forwarded to Lynn Abarno, Coordinator of Services, no later than the third
week of the semester. The best time to forward your documentation is
immediately after you receive notification of acceptance. ·
You must actively participate in your education in
order to succeed! You must do your homework regularly, hand in assignments on time
and study for all exams. ·
You must be prepared to follow all
policies and procedures for requesting accommodations and make and keep all
appointments to discuss your needs, when requesting accommodations. Additional
Support The
Career Development Center is located in Knapp Hall
and is staffed with professionals to assist you with your educational, personal
and career goals. You can call 255-5624 for an appointment. The
Center for Academic Support and Excellence (CASE) is located
in the lower level of the Van Wagenen The
Wellness Center staffs several counselors
available for personal counseling needs. Call 255-5211 for an appointment The
Writing Center is located in the Center for
Academic Support and is staffed by students to assist you in all your writing
assignments. Advice for
Parents The
transition from high school to College is a very difficult process. You
have an important role in teaching your son/daughter to become independent
decision makers. Listed below are a few suggestions to facilitate this
transition. 1.
Become familiar with the changes in federal legislation regarding
your child's education. 2.
Make sure it's your child's choice to attend college. 3.
Obtain all records before high school graduation. 4.
Make sure your son/daughter has a good understanding of his/her
particular disAbility. 5.
Make sure your son/daughter's knowledge of study skills is
adequate. 6.
Encourage your son/daughter to self-advocate. 7.
Help your child learn independent living skills. 8.
Make contact with local support agencies before arriving at
college. ·
Vocational and Educational
Services for Individuals with Disabilities – NYS (VESID) ·
Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) Know the Laws
The laws that govern disability support services
differ between secondary and postsecondary education as viewed below:
Confidentiality
In
accordance with legislation regarding confidentiality, SUNY Cobleskill handles
all disability related information as medical information and is handled under
the same strict rules of confidentiality. Griveance
All
students must be given equal opportunity to be evaluated according to SUNY's stringent academic standards. Any student who
feels that he/she has been discriminated against should consult Grievance
Procedures for Review of Allegations of Discrimination, in the SUNY Cobleskill "On
the Hill" Student Handbook, or the DisAbility Support Services Student Handbook. Current Students On the following web links, DisAbility Support Services
has posted information and forms that may be helpful in accessing your accomodations at SUNY Cobleskill. DisAbility Support Services Student Handbook E-text Publisher Request/Student Agreement Form Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A professor's guide. (video) Faculty / Staff Many of your students will be requesting academic accommodations for your courses. These accommodations might include
extra time on tests, a note taker, enlarged handouts and readers. This information outlines the procedures that students follow to obtain their accommodations. Faculty involvement - General information
Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A professor's guide. (video) Teaching Strategies
A Quick-Guide to Understanding the Student with Asperger’s Syndrome Teaching Resources
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