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Old 04-14-2006, 04:05 PM   #24 (permalink)
kalboy
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Originally Posted by angelstar819
hi, actually, im not using any other services besides the captioning. you can probably apply for extended time on your midterms/exams due to your disability which is very beneficial if you are a slow test taker. if captioning doesn't work out for you, there's always notetakers and stuff..when you do pay a visit to the schools, make sure you visit the diabilities office..i highly recommend making an appointment with the person there, so you can get to know him/her and ask them if you have any questions about anything regarding the services you need...actually, you should ask them first which services they offer for deaf students like yourself and then ask them any concerns you may have. so ya..
Being deaf/hoh does not automatically qualify you for extend examination time. The Disabled Student Service program is certainly aware of this.
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