Accommodations

This includes accommodations like extended time, alternate testing location, reduced distractions, reader, scribe, etc. for exams and quizzes. See below for more information about the Testing Desk at the Learning Center.

• Learning Center Testing Desk

This accommodation allows students to record the lecture and have access to a professional notetaking service.

This accommodation is where students are given permission by Disability Resources to audio record the professor’s lecture content. They are permitted to use a cell phone, digital audio recorder, Smart Pen, or other appropriate recording device.

This accommodation permits students to have access to a copy of the lecture notes or slides when available.

This accommodation gives permission for a student to leave class for a brief period of time to address any impacts of their disability that may arise during class.

This accommodation reads: The student must have a discussion with you about how many additional absences would be practicable for your course. Absences are not unlimited and that the student must be responsible for notifying you of absences and completing missed work. Additional considerations about attendance accommodations can be found here: https://bit.ly/DSabsences

This accommodation reads: The student must notify the instructor within 24 hours before or after the deadline if an extension is needed, at which point a new date will be determined together. This flexibility is not guaranteed for every assignment and relies on the specific nature of the coursework. This accommodation applies to a one-time extension per assignment only, not multiple extensions for the same deadline.

This accommodation allows students to work with faculty on any public speaking in class. Some faculty have allowed the student to present to the instructor on a one-on-one basis, and others have allowed the student to record his/her presentation at home and then show to the class.

If you need assistance converting class materials to an alternative format or need a copy of a textbook in an accessible format, help is available in the Accessible Technology Lab (ACT) in Robert Bell Building (RB), room 168.

The lab is specifically designed for users with disabilities and is part of IT.

Lab attendants are available to help students learn any of the computer technologies available in the lab. The lab has many different types of technology for use by students with disabilities including speech-to-text programs, text-to-speech programs, screen magnification, textbook scanning/accessible electronic textbooks, Braille transcription, and tactile graphics.

ASL Interpreters are available upon request. Disability Services does not train or evaluate interpreters, but works with a local agency to coordinate interpreting services. Requests for ASL interpreter services must be made well in advance (minimum of 48 business hours) due to the limited number of interpreters in the area

Complete the form below to request an interpreter. This form is for BSU faculty, staff, and/or students who wish to request an ASL interpreter from the Office of Disability Services (DS). Please only use this form if you are a student with a hearing disability and need to request interpreters OR you are a BSU faculty/staff person who needs to request interpreters for a meeting/activity/event where a student who uses interpreters will be present. 

Interpreting Request Form

Faculty will be notified if a student is approved for this accommodation. Instructions on how to submit videos for closed captioning will be included in that email.

Campus shuttle buses operate daily during the academic school year (mid-August to early May) and are available free-of-charge to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Accessible Shuttle for Students with Disabilities

A lift-equipped campus shuttle, called the Demand Response Bus, runs during the regular academic year for those with disabilities that may not be able to ride the other shuttles.

Call the Transportation Office at 765-285-9045 to request a pick-up and to designate a location. The shuttle does not go off campus. Please call at least one hour prior to the desired pick-up time and please be patient, particularly in times of heavy use and inclement weather.

Our office establishes the eligibility list for this service.

Accessible furniture can be provided for those who cannot use the conventional seating in a classroom because their disability.

Arrangements to have these items put in the classroom should be made as soon as the schedule is completed.

Contact our office with both:

• a list of classrooms for which you will need the furniture in

• the height (in inches from the floor) to which you would like an accessible table adjusted (if needed)