Faculty Resources
Instuctor Responsibility
Faculty are required by law to provide approved reasonable accommodation per the student's individualized Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP). EVC's certificated staff identify appropriate academic accommodations and/or auxiliary aids through an interactive process to develop the Academic Accommodation Plan to address the student's disability related barriers and allow equal access. Compliance does not require lowering or substantially modifying academic or program standards, or fundamentally altering the integrity of a program or course curriculum.
Please consult with the Disabilities Support Program (DSP) Coordinator if you have questions or concerns about any approved accommodations per a student's academic accommodation plan.
You can visit the U.S. Department of Education to read about protecting students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 and the American's with Disabilities Act.
Course Accessibility
Your documents and presentations need to meet current accessibility standards. Online lectures and videos must be captioned. The EVC Faculty & Staff page is a great resource page, and you can also check out the IOTL Canvas Course for faculty which includes accessibility workshop videos and training.
Other Online Accessibility Training Resources:
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EVC Training:
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California Community Colleges Accessibility Center:Self-Paced Accessibility Courses
Maintaining Student Confidentiality
Under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related laws affecting higher education and disability information, students have the right to confidentiality.
Do not ask the student for specific information about their disability. As best as possible, keep all communications about accommodations private (i.e via email or office hours) to maintain confidentiality.
Exceptions: A student can be reported if the student is determined to be a danger to self or others, or when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or the abuse of a dependent adult.
Course Syllabus Statement
Below is an example you may use for a Course Syllabus Statement:
"If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, you may connect with the Disabilities Support Program (DSP), to begin this conversation and/or request an official accommodation. You can find more information about the DSP, including contact information, here:
https://www.evc.edu/support-resources/support-programs/disabilities-support-program-dsp.
If you have already been approved for accommodations through the DSP, please submit your Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) to your instructor and connect with DSP to coordinate any additional services. You are also encouraged to meet with your instructor to discuss any additional needs. "
Please refer students to the Disabilities Support Program office directly to the extent possible to address any student questions or concerns. Feel free to consult our office if you have questions about accommodations, need intervention assistance, testing accommodations, or want to learn more about how disability laws are applicable to instruction.