Accessibility Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Arlington, TXJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Accessibility Specialist assesses eligibility for academic accommodations and provides support services to students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington. The role maintains a caseload, coordinates accommodation plans with students and campus personnel, and supports equal access and compliance with the ADA Amendments Act and Section 504. It also provides referrals and participates in committee, outreach, meeting, and training activities.
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The Accessibility Specialist provides assessment, eligibility determination and provision for academic accommodations, and other support services as needed for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Arlington. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. To maintain a case load of students with a variety of disabilities who are registered with the Student Access and Resource Center (SAR Center) and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal access for students and provide resources for faculty and staff..Analyze information from appointments, educational/medical records, psychological assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to understand studentand#x2019;s abilities, needs and eligibility for disability services.Participate in SAR Center Documentation Review Committee to assess studentand#x2019;s eligibility for services.Maintain case load of students registered with SAR Center; meet with students to facilitate equal access to classes and programs; discuss options and goals to develop educational accommodations; maintain contact with students during academic semester to resolve disability issues and evaluate accommodation adequacy; monitor and record studentand#x2019;s progress in AIM system to ensure studentsand#x2019; educational accommodations are met.Maintain an interactive process with instructors, staff and others to develop/implement studentsand#x2019; accommodation plan, act as liaison between students, faculty and staff.Provide information and referral to university departments and external contacts requesting accommodation information and services.Attend and participate in conferences, meetings, training/workshops on and off campus. Participate in SAR Center outreach activities and activities/committees within the Division of Student Affairs.and#xA0;Performs other duties assigned..Bachelorand#x2019;s degree in a related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.Three (3) years experience working in a disability related academic or clinical setting..Masterand#x2019;s degree in related field of vocational rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, or special education.Three (3) years case management experience working with students with disabilities in a disability office on a higher education campus.Experience and/or knowledge working with individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
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