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In the last two decades Lewis
& Clark has been working productively to provide accommodations and
make its campus more accessible to the disabled, but we recognize
that there is still more to be accomplished, especially in the area
of physical accessibility. The College's Master Plan, which provides
a blueprint for future development of the campus, should move us more
effectively toward the goal of accessibility in the years to come.
Recently, an addition to the Aubrey Watzek Library, a new Humanities
classroom building and an Art building have been built entirely to
ADA standards.
Nevertheless, since Lewis & Clark
is on the original grounds of a manor house that was built into a
hillside alongside a ravine, finding one's way around the campus has
been a challenge for visually impaired students. We have worked with
the staff of the residence halls and with members of other offices
to provide students with an orientation to the campus and assistance
in locating classrooms and other significant locations until they
are comfortable in finding their way around. As we strive to make
the campus more accessible, we do our best to meet the needs of students
so that they can reach their educational goals. As in the case of
all students with disabilities, students with visual impairments must
be strong self-advocates and notify the office of Student Support
Services in a timely manner of their needs.
We have provided the services
listed below for students with visual impairments, but each case and
each request for accommodations is considered individually. We have
had no students to date at Lewis & Clark who require Braille services
from us. If such services were required, we would do our best to locate
such services or provide them on campus. Students are encouraged to
let the Student Support Services Office (503-768-7191 or access@lclark.edu)
know as soon as possible if they are planning to visit or attend Lewis
& Clark so that arrangements can be made to meet their needs. |
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Notetakers (who may
type notes on a computer and enlarge them) |
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Scribes (for dictation
of assignments, tests, etc.) |
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Taped texts and materials
(from Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic or student readers) |
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Permission to tape lectures |
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Enlargements of course
handouts |
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Research aides (peers) |
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Test accommodations
(e.g., taped exams or readers, enlarged exams, scribes, extended
time) |
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Kurzweil 1000 Reading software in Aubrey Watzek
Library |
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CCTV in Aubrey Watzek Library |
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Other accommodations
provided based on individual need, student documentation and
campus resources |
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