The Accessibility Resource Program (ARP)
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Questions? Contact ARP Coordinator, Wendy Perkins at wperkins@callutheran.edu (805)493-3260 or (805)493-3878
California Lutheran University recognizes and values diversity in our campus community and is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to qualified students with physical, learning, and/or psychological disabilities. Our Accessibility Resource Program (ARP) 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 Disability Act of 1990.
If you are a student requesting accommodations, please register with the ARP Coordinator for the facilitation and verification of needs. ARP is located within the Center for Academic and Accessibility Resources (CAAR). You and the coordinator will work together with faculty and other campus personnel 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. Those who qualify are students who have a documented disability and have met with ARP Coordinator to sign paperwork.
The following services are available:
- Note Taker Services
- Books in Alternative Formats
- Extended Test Time
- Alternative Test Location
- Classroom Relocation
- Priority Registration
- Study Room
- Adaptive Technology Lab and Equipment
- Campus/Community Referrals
We understand that every student has individual needs. Other accommodations may be discussed with the ARP Coordinator. All accommodations and services are provided on our main campus and most are available at our Graduate Centers.
Computer Lab
Our Adaptive Technology Lab (funded by Verizon) is located on the main campus in the Pearson Library. It is equipped with the following:
- Kurzweil 3000
- JAWS 9.0
- Zoomtext
- Scanners
- Tape players
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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 (must be an ARP student) 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)
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.
8. What if I want to be a note-taker/test proctor? What do I do?
9. Frequently Asked Questions Click here to view the FAQ.
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Upcoming Event:
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES – MAY 2010
If you, the student, require accommodations for a disability please call the Accessibility Resources Program (A.R.P.) Coordinator at 805.493.3878 at least one month prior to Commencement. If you are inviting a guest that requires accommodation then a request must also be made to the to A.R.P. Coordinator at least two weeks in advance. One guest may sit with the individual needing special accommodations in the reserved seating area. After calling the A.R.P. Coordinator to request reserved seating, the graduating student must pick up the accessible seating area tickets from the Center for Academic and Accessibility Resources office. The tickets must be presented at the reserved accessible seating area gate on the day of commencement.
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