Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions From CSUEB Students
- I think I might have a learning disability. Who do I talk to about learning disability testing?
- I have a disability, but haven't talked to anyone in your office. Who should I talk to for information about your services?
- How can I get alternative testing accommodations for the EPT, ELM or WST?
- Do you offer learning skills classes for students with Learning Disabilities?
Frequently Asked Questions From New and Prospective Students
- I am considering applying to CSUEB and have a disability. What support services do you provide students with disabilities?
- I'm considering several CSU campuses and want to know if CSU East Bay would be the best "fit" for me. What does your program offer?
Frequently Asked Questions From Faculty and Staff
- I have a student with a disability in my class. What do I need to do?
- There is a student in my class who might have a disability, but who is not registered with SDRC. What should I do?
- I have a student in my class who is behaving strangely. What should I do?
- I myself have a disability and need to make a request for accommodations. Can SDRC assist me?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM CSUEB STUDENTS
I think I might have a learning disability. Who do I talk to about learning disability testing?
The University does not offer learning disability assessments at this time. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an SDRC Counselor to assess whether or not learning disability testing is an appropriate referral. Upon completion of the interview, students will be given the appropriate referral to meet their specific needs.
I have a disability, but haven't talked to anyone in your office. Who should I talk to for information about your services?
CSUEB students are encouraged to call or drop by the Student Disability Resource Center to schedule an intake appointment with a counselor. Documentation of disability must generally be submitted before making an intake appointment. The counselor will be happy to explain all support services and accommodations specific to the needs of each student. Students attending the Concord Campus may call (925) 602-6716 to contact the SDRC office at that location.
How can I get alternative testing accommodations for the EPT, ELM or WST?
You may register for the test online and pay the registration fee with a credit card at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or register in person at the University Testing Office, WA 400, and then pay at the Cashier's Office (Warren Hall, 1st Floor). Observe the deadlines for registering, which are posted on the University Testing Office website. This registration deadline is also the deadline for SDRC to submit a request for accommodations to the University Testing Office. Therefore, contact SDRC well in advance - two to three weeks before the deadline - to arrange accommodations. If you are not currently an SDRC-registered student, you must submit current written documentation of your disability to determine accommodations. An SDRC counselor will complete the "Alternative University Testing Request" with you and then email the University Testing Office to request your accommodations. The University Testing Office schedules and administers all University-required exams.
Do you offer learning skills classes for students with Learning Disabilities?
At this time, CSUEB does not offer classes for developing study skills or reading strategies for LD students.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM NEW AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
I am considering applying to CSUEB and have a disability. What support services do you provide students with disabilities?
SDRC provides support services and accommodations in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All accommodations are based upon the student's documentation and disability-related recommendations. Some of the support services might include books on alternate format, extended time for exams, and tape-recorded classroom lectures. There are many other accommodations, all in compliance with the disability documentation.
I'm considering several CSU campuses and want to know if CSU East Bay would be the best "fit" for me. What does your program offer?
You can request a brochure and prospective student information by contacting SDRC. A student's specific approved accomodations are not determined until the student is admitted to CSUEB, submits disability verification to SDRC, and completes the intake process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM FACULTY AND STAFF
I have a student with a disability in my class. What do I need to do?
Protect the student's confidentiality and discuss accommodations issues in a private setting. Request to see the student's Determination of Accommodations Form to verify that s/he is registered with SDRC. Review the individualized accommodations listed for that student. If you have any questions about the accommodations listed or questions about forms the student requests you to complete, contact SDRC. For specific strategies for working with various types of disabilities in a classroom setting, and for providing accommodations, please refer to the SDRC Faculty Handbook.
There is a student in my class who might have a disability, but who is not registered with SDRC. What should I do?
If you think a student may have an unreported or undiagnosed disability and could benefit from SDRC services, refer the student to SDRC. If a student is nervous, it may be helpful to physically walk the student to our office. A student with a disability has no obligation to register with SDRC, but a student requesting disability accommodations must register with SDRC and be approved by SDRC for any requested accommodations. Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), located in the Student Health Services building, may also be an appropriate referral.
I have a student in my class who is behaving strangely. What should I do?
Behavioral concerns may be attributed to certain invisible disabilities, such as psychological, learning, attention-deficit, and neurological conditions. However, Federal law does not excuse inappropriate behavior, even if it is due to a disability.
A student with a disability who is behaving strangely should be treated as any other student, by giving him/her prompt feedback and clear expectations. If the student is registered with SDRC, feel free to contact our office to speak with the student's counselor for assistance with the situation.
All CSUEB students must adhere to the Student Conduct Code. Any student violating this code should be reported to Student Judicial Affairs. The University is required to assist a student with a disability to comprehend his or her responsibilities and the consequences of violating the Student Conduct Code, so it is important to involve the SDRC counselor in these situations.
As in any situation, if you feel that the student may pose a threat to others or self, contact the CSUEB Department of Public Safety by dialing 911 from a campus phone or 885-3791 from a cellular phone.
I myself have a disability and need to make a request for accommodations. Can SDRC assist me?
SDRC is a unit of Student Affairs and is charged with determining and coordinating accommodations for enrolled CSUEB students who have verified disabilities. All disability-related matters regarding employees of the University should be directed to the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity in Human Resources. More information can be found on the home page for Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
