[Nfbc-info] UC Berkeley Student Access Barriers

[Alicia Reyes]

Disability Rights Advocates <blocked::blocked::http://www.dralegal.org/>
("DRA"), a non-profit legal center, is investigating complaints
regarding services for students with disabilities within the University
of California, Berkeley System. If you are a UC Berkeley student who has
experienced difficulties obtaining accommodation services, we want to
hear from you.  

 

We are investigating both the quality and the timeliness of the
following services: 

 

*        Note-Taking and Scribe Services

*        Availability of Documents including Textbooks, Handouts and
other Course Materials in Accessible Formats

*        Mobility Assistance

*        Accessible Equipment & Technology

*        Denial and/or Delay in Receiving Other Needed Accommodations

 

We are also investigating the following issues:

 

*        Lack of Information Regarding Access Features on Campus

*        Lack of Information Regarding Accommodation Policies and
Procedures for Students with Disabilities

*        Whether the Delay or Denial of Accommodations have Forced You
to Rely on Alternative Resources Such As:

o       Advocating on your own behalf for accommodations from your
Professor

o       Relying on friends and social networks for note-taking and/or
other needed services

 

To share your stories, contact Kara Werner at kwerner at dralegal.org
<blocked::blocked::mailto:kwerner at dralegal.org>  or (510) 665-8644 ext.
138.  All communications will be kept confidential.

 
 
Alicia Reyes
Communications and Outreach Coordinator  
Disability Rights Advocates 
2001 Center St., Fourth Floor 
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
510-665-8644 ext. 136 
510-665-8716 (tty) 
510-665-8511 (fax) 
 
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