Types of Accommodations

Common testing accommodations can include:

• Extended time
• Distraction reduced location
• Alternative format (giving a written exam orally, or changing the way answers are recorded)
• Repeating instructions
• Permitting the use of a dictionary or spell checker (unless a test is designed to measure spelling ability)
• Word processor for essay exams
• Text-reading technology

Common lecture accommodations can include:

• GLEAN Audio Notetaker
• Peer Notetaking (less common)
• Flexible Attendance (chronic condition with random or cyclical acute episodes)
• Written materials in alternative formats such as e-books, large print, Braille
• Assistive listening devices
• ASL - interpreters
• Removal of architectural barriers
• installing better lighting in classrooms to assist students with low vision

The following accommodations will not be provided:

• Personal devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or glasses
• Personal services such as assistance with eating, toileting or dressing
• Accommodations that would fundamentally alter the nature of a program
• Accommodations that lower or substantially modify academic or program standards
• Accommodations that are unduly burdensome, administratively or financially

Individual tutoring is not a required accommodation. Tutoring is considered a personal service and the law does not require a school to provide students with personal services. Fortunately, UWRF does provide tutoring and services such as math and writing labs for all enrolled students. 

1. The student must first be qualified to receive this accommodation by following the Disability Resource Center's Academic Accommodation Process.

2. Once a student is approved for accommodation, they have the opportunity to share this information with an instructor in a Faculty Notification Letter. The listed eligible accommodations are unique to the noted student. 

3. If the student requests an accommodation for each test or quiz.

4. The professor elects to unilaterally give the test with the accommodations or can refer the student to the Disability Resource Center so the test can occur there. The professor can contact the Disability Resource Center if it seems the accommodation is inappropriate.

5. If referred to the Disability Resource Center, the student completes the request process through their DRC Connect platform. Requests should be received a minimum of one week prior to the scheduled test and a minimum of two weeks prior to finals week. The professor receives an email confirming each request. 

6. ALTERNATIVE TESTING CONTRACT: The professor provides testing parameters for each course by completing an alternative testing contract for each section. This link will be provided to the instructor once the first student requests to test in the DRC. Completing this contract should be done as soon as a request is made. This is setting the parameters only and allows the DRC to prepare space and proctoring - NO test is requested at this time.

7. It is the instructor's responsibility to provide the exam to DRC in a timely fashion. Most exams are uploaded to a link provided to the instructor. Completed exams are typically scanned and emailed, or scanned/emailed and sent through intercampus mail when requested. They can be held for the instructor to pick up from the DRC when notified. 

Note: Exams are not recommended to be delivered to the DRC through intercampus mail.  

• Students should request testing accommodations a minimum of one week in advance for semester exams/quizzes, and no less than two weeks prior to the start of Finals Week for final exams. The Disability Resource Center will accept all requests at the beginning of the semester if the student chooses to do this. 

• Tests take place in small rooms and cubicles.

• Tests are monitored by closed-circuit video unless the proctor is physically present to transcribe the student's verbal answers or control testing environment.

• Students are asked to have nothing on the table, except the test and writing utensil. Any materials or additional instructions provided directly from the professor will be allowed.

• Cell phones are not permitted in the testing rooms. There are no exceptions at this time.

 
Note: If you have questions or concerns, contact the DRC professional staff at 715-425-0740.