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For many 学生, going off to college marks the first time they are living on their own. 这是一个激动人心的时刻, but it also can pose new challenges and concerns as 学生 learn how to become more independent. DAS aims to help 学生成功fully make this transition between high 学校 and college, as well as assist in helping 学生 learn how to advocate for themselves.

Some 学生 may be 转移ring accommodations from high 学校; some 学生 may receive a diagnosis in college and will be figuring out accommodations for the first time. Regardless of where your 学生 is in their lived experience as a person with a disability, this page aims to give you info on understanding accommodations 在欧文的康考迪亚大学.

Transitioning Between 高中 and Concordia

在高中时, an educational team involving teachers, 父母, and support staff may have helped coordinate accommodations for a 学生. At 欧文康考迪亚大学, 学生 partner directly with DAS to coordinate accommodations. 的 first step to transitioning those high 学校 accommodations to 欧文康考迪亚大学 is to Register with 残疾人士无障碍服务. You may also want to review our documentation guidelines posted on that same page.

的 table below is a helpful guide in highlighting some of the key differences between high 学校 disability services and those at the university level.

高中	欧文康考迪亚大学
高中住宿是关于成功.	大学住宿平等机会.
这个学生有一个等电位点或504计划.	这个学生有一个学术住宿信.
父母/监护人为学生发声.	学生是他们自己的拥护者.
的学区 evaluates and documents a 学生’s disability.	的学生 is responsible for providing current documentation to Concordia.
这所学校修改教育项目.	肯考迪娅让合理的住宿 in instructional programs which do not alter the essential content or requirements of the course or program.
的学校 may provide personal care services as part of the 学生’s 等电位点.	学生 are responsible and accountable for their own personal care in and out of the classroom.
的学校 automatically incorporates accommodations into the 学生’s daily schedule once a disability is documented.	的学生 is responsible for registering with DAS and must request accommodations for their accommodations.

一些变化是在术语方面 等电位点 or 504年计划 成为一个 学术住宿信. Other changes are related to accommodations that are specific to the high 学校 experience: at the university level, 学生 do not get modified coursework, unlimited opportunities to take a test, 或者减少课程作业. 的 primary difference, though, is that 学生是他们的 自己的主张 and work directly with DAS and professors to implement accommodations.

支持一年级学生

Transitioning from high 学校 to college is an exciting step, and 学生 are often getting their first opportunity to advocate for themselves. 父母 and caregivers can help 学生 navigate this new role as self-advocates by asking important questions that will help them prepare for their new responsibilities.

我将如何管理我的药物?
Do I need to set up a transition plan with my mental health provider prior to coming to campus?
How will I talk about my disability, the impacts, and/or accommodations that I need?
Will I remember homework assignments, due dates, etc.?
我早上怎么醒来?
我该如何与老师交流?
Do I need to talk with the cafeteria about allergies/special diet needs?

Supporting your 学生 with a disability

Whether your 学生 is a first year 学生, 转移, 或回击者, you can help support your 学生 to be 成功ful. 一些问题要问:

Have you requested accommodations for this semester?
你在用你的住宿吗?
Do you need to schedule your exams for accommodations with DAS?
Are you using tutoring or other resources?
Have you checked to see and read any emails you received from DAS?
Have you communicated with your class instructor about accommodations?

获取学生资料

DAS does not disclose information about 学生 and accommodations to 父母 or guardians. A 学生 may sign a release with DAS that gives us permission to share information related to the office with 父母; however, 即使你签了同意书, 学生 are still responsible for handling matters related to DAS, including registration and accommodations. We do not work with the parent in place of the 学生.

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