THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
IN THE CLASSROOM

CSULB Office of Equity and Diversity

THE ADA CAN PROTECT YOU BY:

• Requiring that classrooms and regular meeting places be assigned to accessible rooms

• Requiring the use of tape recorders and/or notetakers, where appropriate

• Requiring the use of alternate format, readers, extra time, and/or alternate location for tests

• Allowing the substitution of specific courses to complete degree requirements - if they do not alter the fundamental nature of the program, or if they are not essential to the major

 

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Can you document your condition?

• Have you advised the Disabled Student Services Office?

• Have you notified your instructors?

 

PLAN!

BE PREPARED!

BE REASONABLE!

 

MAKE YOUR REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE EARLY

Remember:

• Read the University Catalog to know what the course requirements are.

• Register for your classes as early as possible. Let the Disabled Student Services (DSS) Office help you. Telephone (562) 985-5401.

• Read the course syllabus and all course requirements early. Keep a file. Notify DSS early if you need books on tape or Brailled.

• Notify the instructor if you think that there is or will be some difficulty because of your disability.

Remember - you must contract with DSS and your instructor at the beginning of the semester to obtain appropriate accommodations.

For more information, contact:

• Office of Equity and Diversity, 985-8256, USU 301
  
• Office of Disabled Student Services, 985-5401, Brotman Hall 270
  

CSULB Office of Equity and Diversity
April 2001