The Accessibility Resource Program
Questions? Contact Wendy Perkins at wperkins@callutheran.edu x3878
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal access to all educational programs and activities.
The Center for Academic and Accessibility Resource recognizes and values diversity in our college community and is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity to qualified students with physical, learning, or psychological disabilities. Our Accessibility Resource Program provides comprehensive services in a manner that promotes respect and self-advocacy. In addition, we comply with university policy, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Your diversity and talents are welcomed at California Lutheran University.
If you are a student requesting accommodations for a course, please register with the Coordinator of the Accessibility Resource Program (Pearson Library, Center for Academic Resource, Ext 3260) for the facilitation and verification of need. You and the Coordinator will work together with faculty to provide necessary accommodations.
What Accommodations and Services are available at California Lutheran University?
The Accessibility Resource Program provides the following accommodations to all students (Undergraduate, Graduate and ADEP) who qualify and request services:
- Note Taker Service
- Extended Test Time
- Reader Services
- Campus/ Community Referrals
- Alternative Test Location
- Books on Tape
- Priority Registration
- Adaptive Equipment
(The above accommodations and services are provided on both our main campus and all of our Graduate Centers)
Computer Lab
Our Verizon Computer Lab is located within Pearson Library (Main Campus) and is equipped with the following:
- Kurzweil 3000
- Zoomtext
- Scanner
- Tape players
1. How do I receive accommodations?
2. I have been approved by the Coordinator to receive services, what next?
3. Extended Test Time
4. Books on Tape/Reader Services
5. Student Rights and Responsibilities
6. Grievance Policy
7. Information Release
8. What if I want to be a note-taker/tutor/test proctor? What do I do?
9. Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to view the FAQ.
1. How do I receive accommodations?
In order for The Accessibility Resource Program to authorize accommodations, you must first provide the coordinator with documentation from an appropriate professional verifying your disability. Appropriate professionals included licensed physician, private or school psychologist, or other licensed professional trained to diagnose the disability. A confidential review of your documentation will be conducted by the the Accessibility Resource Program Coordinator to determine eligibility for services, and reasonable accommodations.
Please provide your documentation and a completed required documentation form prior to the beginning of the semester. You will be contacted after the review of documentation has been completed. Please review guidelines for students with disabilities for more information.
2. I have been approved by the Coordinator to receive services, what next?
After the Accessibility Resource Program coordinator confirms your eligibility for services, please call our Administrative Assistant at (805) 493-3260 to schedule an intake meeting with the coordinator. Please bring a completed Service Agreement and Accommodation Request Form to your intake meeting.
3. Extended Test Time
For those who qualify for extended time and alternate test location, please complete and return the Test Taking Accomodations Application to our office one week prior to the test date. It is the student’s responsibility to assure that the professor provides the exam to our office. Each exam is facilitated by a test proctor on the same date and under the same specifications as students taking the exam in-class. Students utilizing any test taking accomodations must adhear to the academic policies of California Lutheran University.
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4. Books on Tape/Reader Services
For those who qualify for Books on Tape, we ask that you place your request three weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. If your textbooks are not available by the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) or the Braille Institute, we will hire a reader to record your reading assignments. Please complete the Books on Tape Procedures Form with your request.
5. Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, is a federal law that states (a) that a written institutional policy must be established and (b) that a statement of adopted procedures covering the privacy rights of students must be made available.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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6. Grievance Policy
Non-Discrimination Policy
If you need to file a grievance, please use the Grievance Form
7. Information Release
As adults, your information is held in confidence and will not be shared unless you sign this release or FERPA dictates otherwise. Why then would you want to do this? Well, there are times that the sharing of this information may benefit you:
- Information could be discussed with various professors that you deem necessary to further help you with accommodations.
- The The Accessibility Resource Program Coordinator, the Director of Academic Resource, your Faculty Advisor, or anyone acting in your behalf may discuss this information that you release to other Faculty members ONLY to assist your education and accommodations. They may discuss your grades and additional accommodations that may be utlized.
- Often faculty are intimidated to ask students about disabilites and how they can further help them in their class, they would prefer to ask the profesionals and we can share that information with them.
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8. What if I want to be a note-taker/tutor/test proctor? What do I do?
- Note-Taker Application and Note-taker Paper
- Contract for Stipend Note-taker
- Contract for Test Proctor
9. Frequently Asked Questions Click here to view the FAQ.