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List of Accommodations

Alternative Formats

Alternative formats are any accommodation that changes the format of a textbook, test, handout or any material used in the course. The Accommodations Team provides students with alternative formats of their texts. In most cases, faculty do not need to do anything except provide access to materials when needed. Please reach out to drc@bellevuecollege.edu for questions or concerns.

  • Accessible PDF (DRC Provided)

    • The will provide course texts and materials in accessible PDFs for the student. We will reach out if access to course documents is needed.

  • All Texts Provided in Hard Copy Upon Student Request, No Electronic Versions

    • Student will work with the to get materials in hard copy if needed.

  • Alternative Formats for Books and Course Materials (Student Must Contact DRC to Set Up)

    • The has identified that the student may benefit from course materials in an alternative format. The student has not yet met with the to determine the most appropriate format. No action required by instructor.
  • Bookshare

  • Braille (DRC Provided)

    • The will provide course texts and materials in braille for the student.
    • Faculty: Please send all readings, handouts, and exams to Ali Steenis at ali.steenis@bellevuecollege.edu at least 1 week in advance of when they are needed for class.

  • Handouts and Tests on Light Gray, Buff or Pastel Blue Paper

    • All handouts and tests should be on light gray, buff, or pastel blue paper.
    • These colors are available in the DRC if needed.

  • Large Print Materials Needed

    • The will provide course texts and materials in large print format for the student or equip the student with assistive technology to enlarge materials electronically.
    • We will reach out to faculty if access to documents is needed.

  • MP3s (DRC Provided)

    • The will provide the student with MP3 audio files for textbooks. We will reach out if access to documents is needed.

  • Physical Textbooks (DRC or Student Provided)

    • The or student will provide access to a physical copy of the course text. If you have a physical copy of the text to loan to the student, please contact Ali Steenis at ali.steenis@bellevuecollege.edu.

  • Plain Text (DRC Provided)

    • The will provide course texts and materials in plain text format for the student. We will reach out if access to documents is needed.

  • Read&Write (DRC Provided)

    • The will provide access to Read&Write assistive technology software for the student. We will reach out if access to documents is needed.

  • Speechify (DRC Provided)

    The will provide the student with Speechify text to speech software. We will reach out if access to documents is needed.

  • Tactile Graphics (DRC provided)

    • The will provide tactile graphics or diagrams when needed for the student. We will reach out if access to course content is needed.

Alternative Testing

Testing Accommodations are for any type of test, quiz, exam, midterm, or final proctored in the classroom, in the Testing Center, or online. Students can always use our Testing Center to take tests by scheduling an appointment at least 3 days in advance or 15 days before finals. Please complete the Exam Proctor Form before a student takes an exam with the . This allows the proctor to understand your testing parameters. Please reach out to drc@bellevuecollege.edu for questions or concerns.

  • DRC Proctor: Proctor May Read Question Aloud When Asked

    • The Proctor will read aloud the question to student when asked.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Reader for All Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to read for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Reader for English Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to read for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the DRC to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Reader for Math and Science Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to read for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for All Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to scribe for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for English Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to scribe for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for Essay Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to scribe for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for Math and Science Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to scribe for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for Scantron Exams

    • will provide an Accommodation Assistant or other staff to scribe for the student.
    • Student must schedule to take the exam with the to use this accommodation.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: CC-TV/ Print Enlargement of Exams

    • The student requires either use of technology to enlarge exams or to enlarge exams.
    • Faculty: send an exam to be enlarged 2 days before the exam is to be taken.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Computer for Essay Exams

    • The student requires use of a computer for any exams that include essay writing.
    • Faculty may ask a student to take exams at the Testing Center.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Computer for Testing

    • Student requires a computer for testing. Testing Staff will place computer on airplane mode and monitor computer use throughout exam.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Computer for Typed Responses

    • Student requires a computer to type responses for exams.
    • If you would like the Testing Center to proctor your exam, we will provide a computer (disconnected from internet unless you indicate otherwise) and monitor computer use throughout exam.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Magnifying Software

    • Student requires a magnifying software for exams on the computer. If students are not permitted to use their own personal computers for exams in your class, it's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Read&Write for Exams

    • Testing Center will allow student to use Read & Write Software during exams. Read & Write is a Text to Speech software.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Screen Reader software (JAWS)

    • Student requires a screen-reader for exams on a computer. If students are not allowed to use their own personal computers for exams in your class, then it's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Assistive Technology: Speech to Text Software for Exams

    • Testing Center will allow student to use Speech to Text Software for exams.

  • Exam Environment: DRC Testing Center

    • Student requires an environment separate from the classroom. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Environment: Private Testing

    • Student requires an environment separate from the classroom. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Environment: Reduced Distraction/Quieter Location

    • Student requires an environment separate from the classroom. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Extended Time: 1.5x (Time and a Half)

    • The student requires time and a half the testing time that is given to the class.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 1.5x (Time and a Half) for Essays

    • The student requires time and a half the testing time that is given to the class for Essay Exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 1.5x (Time and a Half) for Math

    • The student requires time and a half the testing time that is given to the class for Math exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.0x (Double)

    • The student requires double the testing time that is given to the class.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.0x (Double) for Essays

    • The student requires double the testing time that is given to the class for Essay exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.0x (Double) for Exams with Audio Components

    • The student requires double the testing time that is given to the class for exams with audio components.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.0x (Double) for Math

    • The student requires double the testing time that is given to the class for Math exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.0x (Double) for Science

    • The student requires double the testing time that is given to the class for Science exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.5x (Double and a Half)

    • The student requires double and a half the testing time that is given to the class.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 2.5x (Double and a Half) for Math

    • The student requires double and a half the testing time that is given to the class for Math exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 3.0x (Triple)

    • The student requires triple the testing time that is given to the class.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 3.0x (Triple) for Math

    • The student requires triple the testing time that is given to the class for Math exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 3.0x (Triple) for Science

    • The student requires triple the testing time that is given to the class for Science exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 4.0x (Quadruple)

    • The student requires quadruple the testing time that is given to the class.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Extended Time: 4.0x (Quadruple) for Math

    • The student requires quadruple the testing time that is given to the class for Math exams.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.
    • All online exams need to be extended within the specific site being used.

  • Exam Furniture: Dimming of Lights

    • Student requires dimmable lights when taking an exam. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Furniture: Ergonomic Chair

    • Student requires an ergonomic chair for exams. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Furniture: Height-adjustable Table

    • Student requires a height-adjustable table or desk for testing. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Furniture: Wheelchair User

    • Student needs a wheelchair accessible testing desk. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Material: Fidget Use in Exams

    • Student may bring a fidget object to use during in-person or online exams as long as it does not disrupt or distract other students. Student will focus better when allowed to use a fidget.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Use Colored Graph Paper as Scratch Paper

    • This student may need to use colored graph paper as scratch paper while taking exams.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Use Grammar Feature on Computer

    • Student requires use of a grammar checker. Please contact the for concerns related to fundamental alteration.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Use Noise-Dampening Ear Muffs, Earplugs, etc. During Exams

    • This student may wear noise-dampening ear muffs, earplugs, etc. during exams.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Use Red Pen

    • This student may need to use a red pen while taking exams.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Use Scratch Paper

    • This student may utilize scratch paper during testing.
    • Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.

  • Exam Materials: Allowed to Wear Sunglasses, Eye Covering, Hat, etc.

    • This student may wear sunglasses, eye covering, hat, etc. during exams.

  • Exam Materials: Calculator

    • The student requires use of a calculator for exams with calculations.
    • Please contact the Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to your curriculum.

  • Exam Materials: Clock

    • This student may use a Testing Center provided clock during the exams.

  • Exam Materials: Ruler for Scantron Exams

    • The student requires use of a ruler for Scantron Exams. Please contact the Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to your curriculum.

  • Exam Materials: Spell Checker or Dictionary

    • Student requires spell checker or dictionary on exams. Testing Center can provide this accommodation.
    • Please contact the Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to your curriculum.

  • Exam Materials: Whiteboard

    • The student requires use of a white board during exams.
    • Please contact the Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to your curriculum.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (5x8 for Math and Science)

    • Student may use one (1) 5 inch by 8 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all Math and Science quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (5x8 for Math)

    • Student may use one (1) 5 inch by 8 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all Math quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (5x8)

    • Student may use one (1) 5 inch by 8 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (8.5x11 for Math)

    • Student may use one (1) 8.5 inch by 11 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all Math quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (8.5x11)

    • Student may use one (1) 8.5 inch by 11 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Exam Memory Aid: Instructor Approved (8.5x11, typed)

    • Student may use one (1) typed 5 inch by 8 inch Memory Aid (double sided) on all quizzes, tests, midterms, and the final.
    • Student is required to show faculty the Memory Aid two weekdays prior to the exam for faculty to review and approve.
    • Faculty must approve the completed Memory Aid prior to student using on exams in the Testing Center.
    • Exams may not be delayed due to a Memory Aid not being approved.
    • Student should discuss this accommodation with faculty at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.
  • Exam Other: See Testing Center Notes

  • Exam Parameter: All Exam Materials to be Enlarged

    • This student requires all testing materials to be enlarged.
    • Faculty: Send exams to the by 8 AM the day prior to the exam for enlargement.

  • Exam Parameter: Breaks During Exams

    • This student requires breaks during exams. The Testing Center can facilitate and monitors the student during breaks.

  • Exam Parameter: Consider Scratch Paper in Grading

    • This student requires scratch paper to be considered in grading.

  • Exam Parameter: DRC Supervised Use of Phone During Breaks

    • Student may require use of their phone during breaks in testing (not for exam related reasons). The Testing staff will monitor phone use.

  • Exam Parameter: Exam Broken Into Sections

    • Student may require the exam to be broken into multiple parts, or to be taken one page a time. The Access Specialist will reach out prior to exams with specific instructions will reach out prior to exams with specific instructions.

  • Exam Parameter: Exam Instructions in Bullet Point List

    • Faculty: Provide exam instructions in bulleted list or concise descriptions.

  • Exam Parameter: Instructor Provided Word Bank List for Exams

    • Faculty: Please provide a word bank of potential vocabulary terms needed for the exam.
    • Please contact the Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to your curriculum.

  • Exam Parameter: Music During Exams

    • This student requires Music during exams. The Testing Center ensures academic integrity while music is playing.

  • Exam Parameter: No More than 2 Questions Per Exam Page

    • This student requires no more than 2 questions per exam page.
    • The can edit exams to fit this accommodation. Please send tests to us by 8 AM the day prior to the exam.

  • Exam Parameter: Remote Testing

    • Student requires Remote Testing. Testing Center can provide this accommodation.
    • Student will sign a Remote Proctoring Agreement prior to testing.
    • Please contact if you would like to make changes to the Proctoring Agreement.

  • Exam Parameter: Remote Testing (Occasional)

    • This student may require testing to be proctored remotely in instances of disability flares.
    • Testing Center can provide this accommodation.
    • Student will sign a Remote Proctoring Agreement prior to testing.
    • Please contact if you would like to make changes to the Proctoring Agreement.

  • Exam Parameter: Student Allowed to Read Aloud

    • The student may read questions allowed. Faculty can ask student to take exams at the Testing Center.

  • Exam Parameter: Testing only on Paper, No Computer Exams

    • This student requires exams to be on paper and not on the computer. This does not apply to online courses.

  • Exam Placement: Back Not to Door

    • Student needs to be seated with their back not facing the door when taking exams. It's recommended that student use the Testing Center for this.
    • Faculty can ask students to use the Testing Center to meet the accommodation.

  • Exam Scheduling: Afternoon Exams Only

    • Student requires exams to be taken after 12pm. Testing Staff will reach out if rescheduling exams is needed.

  • Exam Scheduling: Morning Exams Only

    • Student requires exams to be taken before 12pm. Testing Staff will reach out if rescheduling exams is needed.

  • Exam Scheduling: One Exam Per Day

    • Student can only take one exam per day. Testing Staff will reach out if exam rescheduling is needed.

  • Prior to Exam: Exposure to Test Format and Sample Questions

    • Faculty: Share test format prior to exam and sample questions if available.

  • Prior to Exam: Instructor Provided Study Guide for Exam

    • Faculty: Please provide student with study materials/guides prior to exam if available.

Classroom Access

Classroom Accommodations may be relevant to in-person, Zoom/Teams, and lab class settings. Each accommodation will specify if it is relevant to a specific setting. Please reach out to drc@bellevuecollege.edu for questions or concerns.

  • Access to Modules

    • Faculty: Please open up modules a week ahead of scheduled time. Please contact Access Specialist if this is not possible.

  • Allowed to Submit Assignments Handwritten Rather than Typed

    • Student is allowed to submit assignments that have been handwritten instead of typed.
    • This does not exempt the student from submitting assignments online; the student may need to scan handwritten responses and submit electronically.

  • Allowed to Use Spell Checker or Dictionary for Class

    • The student is allowed to have a spell checker or dictionary with them during class. Please contact the if you believe this would be a fundamental alteration to your course.

  • Assignments: Directions in Bullet Point Format

    • Faculty: For assignments with long text directions (a paragraph or more), break the assignment instructions down into bullet points.

  • Assignments: Do Not Grade Down for Handwriting

    • This student should not be graded down for handwriting.

  • Assignments: Do Not Grade Down for Minor Spelling Errors

    • Student should not be graded down for minor spelling errors. Please contact the if you believe this would be a fundamental alteration to your course

  • Assignments: Early Access to Instruction

    • Faculty: Provide early access to assignment instructions as soon as you can make them available to this student.

  • Assignments: Samples of Completed Assignments (If Available)

    • Faculty: Provide an example of a completed assignment if available. Please contact Access Specialist if this accommodation could be a fundamental alteration to curriculum.

  • Assistive Technology: Typed Lab Notes

    • Student allowed to type all lab notes

  • Assistive Technology: Use of Laptop in Class

    • Student will bring electronic device to use during class.

  • Captioning or Transcripts for Lectures or in Class Videos

    • will provide CART if needed
    • Faculty: Submit videos to as soon as possible.

  • Class Discussion: Do Not Cold Call on Student in Class

    • Faculty: Do not call on student during class. Provide alternative participation activities, contact Access Specialist for questions.

  • Class Discussion: Give Notice Prior to Calling on Student

    • Faculty: Do not call on student without notice prior to class, student will need notice each time they are called on.

  • Class Discussion: Only Call on Student When Hand is Raised

    • Faculty: Do not call on student unless hand is raised. Contact Access Specialist for questions or concerns.

  • Class Discussion: Please Allow a Pause When Calling on Student

    • Faculty: Student will need to pause and reflect before responding when being called on in class. It may help to discuss this with the student as well.

  • Communication Assistant: For Assistance with Communication Board or Device Only

    • The student will have a communication assistant in class (in-person or remote class) to assist with communicating with faculty and other students.
    • Communication Assistant should not answer for the student at any time but facilitate the student using their assistive communication device.
    • Student and faculty should meet at the start of the quarter to discuss this accommodation.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Lab Assistant

    • will provide lab assistant to assist with physical movement of objects only.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Reader for All Classes

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Reader for English Classes

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Reader for Math Classes

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Reader for Science Classes

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • Early Access to Course Materials (If Available)

    • Faculty: Release available materials, such as syllabus, handouts, presentation instructions, assignment instructions, as soon as possible to this student for more intensive projects, presentations, and assignments.

  • Flexibility in Attendance

    • Student may occasionally miss class for disability related reasons with no penalty. Student will contact faculty when flexibility in attendance is needed.
    • Please see Flexibility in Attendance handout for more information. Please contact at , if you need a copy.
    • Student and faculty meeting at start of quarter or soon after this letter is received is recommended.

  • Flexibility in Deadlines

    • Student may occasionally need an extension on deadlines for disability related reasons with no penalty. Student will contact faculty when flexibility in deadlines is needed.
    • Please see Flexibility in Deadlines handout for more information. Please contact at, , if you need a copy.
    • Student and faculty meeting at start of quarter or soon after this letter is received is recommended.

  • Group Work: Alternatives to Group Work/Projects

    • Faculty: Student may need an alternative to group work.
    • Meeting with student, faculty, and DRC is recommended to determine alternative.

  • Group Work: Assign Student Groups Instead of Students Self-Choosing

    • Faculty: Assign groups to students or assist student in letter with finding a group.

  • Group Work: Group Allowed to Move Outside Classroom

    • Faculty: Allow this student's group to work outside the classroom as needed.

  • Group Work: Provide Structured Instructions for Group Work/Projects

    • Faculty: Please provide structured group roles and as much structure for group projects as possible.

  • Group Work: Written Responses to Group Discussion (May be Electronic)

    • Student will bring a tablet, phone or other writing device to communicate with their group.

  • Homework or Assignments: Allow Student to Use Pen instead of Pencil

    • This student is allowed to use a pen instead of a pencil for any and all in-class and testing work.

  • In-Class Assignments: To be Completed by Following Day (No Same-Day Deadlines)

    • Faculty: Allow student to turn same day assignments in the following day.

  • In-Person Class: Allowed to Have and Consume Food and Drink

    • Student needs have access to food and drink at all times. In case of lab, student may step out of the lab room to have food/drink.

  • In-Person Class: Allowed to Have Medications and Medical Supplies

    • Student needs access and medication and/or medical supplies at all times.

  • In-Person Class: Allowed to Stand and Move Around the Room

    • Student will stand or move around the room as needed; contact Access Specialist if this becomes disruptive.

  • In-Person Class: Allowed to Take Breaks from Class

    • Student will take breaks as needed; contact Access Specialist if breaks become excessive or disruptive.

  • In-Person Class: Alternatives to Large Group Discussions

    • Faculty: Student may need an alternative to an in-class discussion depending on context.
    • This should be discussed with the student and can include the Access Specialist to assist with reaching a reasonable agreement.
    • If this could be a fundamental alteration to curriculum based on course objectives, please contact the Access Specialist.

  • In-Person Class: Service Animal in Training (Please Contact DRC for Next Steps)

    • This student will need to reach out to the for next steps for this accommodation.

  • In-Person Class: Solo Work Outside of the Classroom When Needed

    • Student may need to do work outside of the room to work in a quiet location if students are expected to work on assignments during class time.

  • Lab Class: Exposure to Lab and Materials Before First Lab

    • Faculty: This student requires more information about lab equipment prior to the first lab.
    • can send an Accommodation Assistant if needed to assist with this.

  • Lab Materials: Non-Latex Gloves in Lab or Clinical Courses

    • Faculty: Provide non latex gloves or reach out to for assistance acquiring non-latex gloves.

  • Lab/Clinical: Lifting Restriction

    • Faculty: Please see note for more information on restriction, this applies specifically to Lab/Clinical courses.
    • Please reach out to Access Specialist for questions or concerns.

  • Lecture Course: Remote Access to Lecture When Available

    • Faculty: In situations of disability flare up, student may need access to lecture portions of the course remotely, if possible.
    • You are not expected to include the student in activities during the class.
    • Please contact Access Specialist for questions and concerns.

  • Lecture Notes: Audio Recording Lecture/Instruction

    • Student is responsible for recording lecture, student may check out recording device from . Recording agreement on file for all students with recording accommodation.

  • Lecture Notes: BrailleNote for Notetaking

    • The student is allowed to use a BrailleNote device for all in class work and homework.

  • Lecture Notes: Copies of PowerPoints

    • Faculty: Share any PowerPoint or other visual information with student. Availability for all students in Canvas covers this accommodation.

  • Lecture Notes: Copies of Lecture/Instructor Notes (If Available)

    • Faculty: Provide a copy of lecture notes to the student if you have them.

  • Lecture Notes: Genio Notes

    • The will provide the student with Genio Notes (formally Glean), an audio recording/note taking software. Recording agreement on file for all students with recording accommodation.

  • Lecture Notes: Photos of Lecture Notes on Board/Overhead

    • Student is allowed to take photos of the whiteboard/screen to enhance/assist with their own notetaking with phone or other electronic device.

  • Lecture Notes: Please Use Black Only on Whiteboard

    • Faculty: Use only black dry erase markers on whiteboard during lecture.

  • Materials: Calculator

    • Student will bring a calculator for use during class.
    • Faculty: contact Access Specialist if this could be a fundamental alteration to the curriculum based on course objectives.

  • Math Only: No Public or Group Math Work

    • Faculty: Do not have student complete math publicly. Allow student to complete problems privately.

  • May be a Few Minutes Late to Class

    • Student may arrive 5-10 minutes late to class.

  • No Public or Group Reading Aloud

    • Faculty: Do not require a student to read aloud in a group setting. If needed, the student can read silently or aloud one on one.

  • Online Discussions: The Student May Need an Alternative to Online Discussion Posts

    • Faculty: Student may need an alternative to an online class discussion depending on context.
    • This should be discussed with the student and can include the Access Specialist to assist with reaching a reasonable agreement.
    • If this could be a fundamental alteration to curriculum based on course objectives, please contact the Access Specialist.

  • Personal Aide in Class for Physical Assistance Only

    • Student will provide their own personal aide for physical assistance during class. Aide should not assist with academics in any way or interfere with the course.

  • Personal Material: Fidget Use in Class

    • Student may bring a fidget object to use during class as long as it does not disrupt lecture or distract other students. Student will focus better when allowed to use a fidget.

  • Personal Material: Headphones or Earplugs During Class

    • Student may use a type of headphone or earplug that drowns out background noise but allows focus on lecture. They may use complete sound blocking during classroom activities that do not require interaction.

  • Personal Material: Sunglasses, Eye Covering, Hat

    • Student will bring personal items to wear in class, please do not draw attention to these items.

  • Presentations: Present Only to Small Group or Faculty

    • Faculty and Student need to discuss this accommodation at the start of the quarter or soon after this letter is received.

  • Priority Seating: Student Needs to Sit in Particular Location in Class

    • will place sign if needed, student will choose seat that works otherwise.

  • Reader: Assignments Relating to Color

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class. If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • Reader: Math and Science Classes

    • The will send a staff member to read for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Reader is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • Remote Course: No Camera Required for Zoom/Video Lecture

    • Student is not required to turn on their camera for a remote/Zoom course. This does not apply to testing.

  • Software Use: Speech to Text

    • Student has been given speech to text resources (voice to text) by their Access Specialist.

  • Student, Instructor and DRC Specialist Meeting at Start of Quarter

    • Student or DRC Access Specialist will reach out to faculty for a meeting at the start of quarter.

Communication Access

Communication Access includes any accommodation for a student who is Deaf or hard of hearing plus any other related accommodations. For more information on any of these accommodations or more information on working with interpreters please email drc@bellevuecollege.edu.

  • ASL Interpreter

    • will send ASL interpreter(s) to class.
    • Faculty: allow interpreter to stand at front of class. Interpreter may ask you to repeat a word or phrase or slow down. If your course meets on Zoom/Teams, please email the link to .
    • If you would like more information on teaching with an ASL interpreter present, please email

  • Captioning or Transcripts

    • Faculty: student requires captioned videos and transcripts of podcasts.
    • Please email if you have any videos that do not have captions or any other questions or concerns.

  • CART - Computer Aided Real-Time Transcription

    • will send an in-person CART (real time captioning) provider or arrange online captioning for the student.

  • Enable Zoom AI Captions in Live Zoom Lectures (If Applicable)

    • Faculty: Enable Zoom captions during any Zoom class session.

  • FM System/Assistive Listening Device

    • Student will check out an assistive listening device from the and will provide faculty with a microphone for the device if needed.
    • Please email if you would like a tutorial on assistive listening devices.

  • Otter

    • will provide Otter, a caption software for the student. The student will access the captions live via a computer, phone, tablet, or other electronic device.

Notetaking Services

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for All Classes

    • The will send a staff member to write notes for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Scribe is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for English Classes

    • The will send a staff member to write notes for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Scribe is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for Math Classes

    • The will send a staff member to write notes for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Scribe is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • DRC Accommodation Assistant: Scribe for Science Classes

    • The will send a staff member to write notes for any in class assignments/activities for the student during class.
    • If a Scribe is not necessary for the course, they will stop coming after the first week.

  • Volunteer Notetaker (Not applicable to online courses)

    • Faculty: Please recruit a volunteer notetaker for your class. Volunteers receive $100 stipend for full quarter, or $50 for partial quarter. Notes can be handwritten or typed and will be uploaded to MyDRC. Have volunteers contact us ASAP.
    • If you are providing notes to class, have a group notetaking process, or courses are asynchronous, you may disregard recruiting a Notetaker.

Others

  • Advocacy

    • may reach out to faculty to advocate on students behalf.

  • Early Referral for Tutoring (Must Still Contact ASC to Request)

    • This student can request individual tutoring via the Academic Success Center as soon as individual tutoring starts and does not require a C- or below and instructor permission.
    • Some students may have this accommodation only for particular subjects. Those will be noted in the accommodation list above if applicable.

  • Early Referral for Tutoring, English/Writing (Must Still Contact ASC to Request)

    • This student can request individual tutoring via the Academic Success Center as soon as individual tutoring starts and does not require a C- or below and instructor permission.
    • Some students may have this accommodation only for particular subjects. Those will be noted in the accommodation list above if applicable.

  • Early Referral for Tutoring, Math (Must Still Contact ASC to Request)

    • This student can request individual tutoring via the Academic Success Center as soon as individual tutoring starts and does not require a C- or below and instructor permission.
    • Some students may have this accommodation only for particular subjects. Those will be noted in the accommodation list above if applicable.

  • Early Referral for Tutoring, Science (Must Still Contact ASC to Request)

    • This student can request individual tutoring via the Academic Success Center as soon as individual tutoring starts and does not require a C- or below and instructor permission.
    • Some students may have this accommodation only for particular subjects. Those will be noted in the accommodation list above if applicable.

  • ESA (Please Contact DRC for Next Steps)

    • This student will need to reach out to the for next steps for this accommodation.

  • Flexibility (Please Contact DRC for Next Steps)

    • This student will need to reach out to the for next steps for this accommodation.

  • Notice for Fire Drills

    DRC will provide advances notice of fire drills when possible

  • Part-time externship hours

    Part-time hours to be determined with DRC and externship. Student must complete required hours for externship
  • Priority Registration
  • Reduced Course Load

  • Service Animal (Please Contact DRC for Next Steps)

    • This student will need to reach out to the for next steps if they want to notify faculty of their Service Animal.

Physical Equipment and Room Changes

The will place physical equipment in classrooms and will coordinate room changes with Academic Affairs. Please reach out to drc@bellevuecollege.edu for questions or concerns.

  • Equipment: Air Purifier in Classroom

    • will place air purifier in classroom if needed.

  • Equipment: Alternative Calculator

    • Student will check out Alternative Calculator from the

  • Equipment: Anti-Fatigue Mat

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this anti-fatigue mat.

  • Equipment: Bookstand

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this bookstand.

  • Equipment: Chair

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this chair.

  • Equipment: Footstool

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this footstool.

  • Equipment: Keyboard

    • will place keyboard in classroom if needed.

  • Equipment: Monitor

    • will place monitor in classroom if needed.

  • Equipment: Mouse

    • will place mouse in classroom if needed.

  • Equipment: Podium

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this podium.

  • Equipment: Smart Pen

    • Student will check out Smart Pen from the .

  • Equipment: Table

    • will place, only the student on this accommodation letter should use this table.

  • Room Adjustment: Dimming of Lights

    • will assist with this accommodation if the lights cannot be adjusted by room light switches.

  • Room Change: Classroom Location - 1st Floor or Room Near Elevator

    • The will work with Academic Affairs to move classrooms if necessary.

  • Room Change: Classroom Location - Classes in Same or Adjacent Buildings

    • The will work with Academic Affairs to move classrooms if necessary.

  • Room Change: No desk/chair combo

    • The will work with Academic Affairs to move classrooms if necessary.

  • Room Change: Reduced Distraction

    • The environment outside the classroom should be as quiet as possible (e.g. away from construction, performance areas, etc.). Construction or other noises should be reported to the DRC to determine if the classroom location needs to be moved.