Supporting Your Student鈥檚 Independence with Accommodations
One of the most important ways you can support your student is by encouraging independence and self-advocacy.
At 糖心vlog视频, students are responsible for initiating and managing their own accommodations through Disability and Access Services (DAS). While we recognize the vital role parents and support people play, our process is centered around the student鈥攁nd our communication is with them directly.
Here鈥檚 how you can help:
- Encourage your student to connect with DAS early, even before classes begin each semester.
- Remind them to check their OCU email regularly for updates or requests related to their accommodations. Following through with time-sensitive communications is especially important for this process.
- Support them in preparing for conversations with faculty and staff about their approved accommodations.
- If you have supported your student in the past with their accommodations, help them understand your new role to support 鈥渂ehind the scenes鈥� and helping them develop their communication and self-advocacy skills.
- Respect their privacy and trust them to take the lead鈥攚e do!
Due to federal privacy laws (FERPA), we are unable to share specific information or discuss a student鈥檚 file with parents or families without the student鈥檚 written consent. A FERPA release does not allow the parent or family members does not allow acting on the student鈥檚 behalf. However, we鈥檙e here to empower your student and guide them through every step of the process.
