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Administrator  Roles, Rights,  & Responsibilities: 

Administrator Roles, Rights, & Responsibilities National Center on Deafness California State University, Northridge The 3R Project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education

TOPICS: 

TOPICS Roles, Rights, & Responsibilities What the Law Says Understanding Hearing Loss Types of Hearing Loss Communication Support Services Providing Quality Interpreter Services Links

Your Role: 

Your Role Provider of support services and reasonable accommodations

You Have The Right To: : 

You Have The Right To: Avoid undue financial burden Assign support services where deemed necessary Seek methods of reducing costs and increasing efficiency Evaluate interpreters and other services Intervene on student’s behalf Priority registration

Your Responsibilities: 

Your Responsibilities Ensure all information is accessible Ensure entire facility is in compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Maintain confidentiality of information on students Be aware of various disabilities and needs for accommodating each Able to inform and instruct faculty on providing equal access and other considerations in accommodations

What the Law Says: 

What the Law Says Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) State Laws Hearing Dogs

Rehabilitation Act of 1973: 

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 Requires that all institutions receiving federal funding, whether public or private, make their programs and services accessible for individuals with disabilities. Section 508 Requires that federally or state funded universities and colleges meet certain requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, or procured to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act: 

Americans with Disabilities Act Title II of the ADA requires that state and locally funded institutions of higher education provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities, including extracurricular activities Title III of the ADA requires the same of private schools

State Laws: 

A number of states have anti-discrimination regulations that supplement federal laws Check your state’s website for further information For further information on legal issues. [ click here ] State Laws

Hearing Dogs: 

Hearing Dogs Service animals are defined as any animal individually trained to assist people with disabilities Certification or licensure is not necessary for a dog to be considered a service animal ADA provides rights and protection to service animals, and many states have supplementary laws regarding service animals as well For further information on Hearing Dogs. [ click here ]

Types of Hearing Loss & Methods of Communication: 

No two individuals with hearing loss are identical It is best to let the individual decide which service or communication method will be effective for him/her Types of Hearing Loss & Methods of Communication

Types of Hearing Loss: 

Types of Hearing Loss Deaf Hard of Hearing Late-Deafened Deaf-Blind Methods of Communication Sign Language Oral Tactile/braille

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Using Service Providers Interpreter’s role in the class Interpreter’s needs during class discussions One-on-One Communication Speak in a normal tone of voice Look directly at the student Written communication in lieu of spoken communication For further information on Understanding Hearing Loss. [ click here ] Tips for Effective Communication

Types of Support Services: 

Types of Support Services Advocacy Support/counseling Information/referrals Early registration Sign language interpreter Real-time captioning Note-taker Test accommodations Adaptive equipment Tutors Physical access accommodations

Considerations of Using Services and Devices: 

Considerations of Using Services and Devices Each student has different needs and it is not “one size fits all” Interpreter’s skills & level of certification Pros and cons for each service or device (see NETAC Tipsheets in Resources)

Role of Service Provider: 

Role of Service Provider Service providers are the communicators of information between the deaf/hard of hearing student and the rest of the class Service providers are not allowed to participate in the class For further information on Support Services. [ click here ]

Providing Quality Interpreting Services: 

Providing Quality Interpreting Services Options: Use an interpreter referral agency Higher cost/hour Few D/HH students Agency is responsible for staffing Direct hiring Lower cost/hour Institution is responsible for staffing

Qualifications for Interpreters: 

Qualifications for Interpreters Being fluent in sign language does not mean a person is qualified to be an interpreter. Ethics and the role of the interpreter Translate effectively Certification

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Matching Skills & Experiences with Courses It is crucial to select the appropriate interpreter who already understands the concepts presented in that class, whenever possible. Several factors to consider Difficulty of the course Depth of lingo Student’s preferred method of communication For further information on Quality Interpreter Services. [ click here ]

For Further Information: 

For Further Information Americans With Disabilities Act www.pacer.org/pride/504.htm http://sunsite.utk.edu/cod/pec/legal.html http://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/tipsheet/ http://deaflaw.org http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm

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State Laws National Association of Attorney Generals: http://www.naag,org/ag/full_ag_table.php Legal Information Institute: http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/search/display.html?terms=state_statutes&url=/topics/education.html National Council on Disability: http://www.ncd.gov/ Kansas Human Rights Commission: http://www.khrc.net/links.html

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Hearing Dogs http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/blind.htm http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/animal.htm Students Toward Empowerment Project http://p3.csun.edu Academics (study skills, time management & for transfer students) Empowering Resources (grammar, writing, idiomatic language, vocabulary building & reading)

Slide23: 

Preparing Postsecondary Professionals http://p3.csun.edu/ Classroom environment Communications Strategies Student Participation http://netac.rit.edu/publication/tipsheet/ C-Print: A Notetaking System Captioning Equipment for Visual Learners Serving Deaf Students Who Have cochlear Implants Teaching Students Who are Deaf-Blind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & Late Deafened Tutoring

Slide24: 

Interpreting http://www.rid.org/ Code of Ethics Hiring/Working With Interpreters