Home > Accessibility Services > Adjustments

Academic Adjustments and Services

The Director of Student Accessibility Services will meet with each student individually to determine an appropriate accommodation plan. Below are commonly requested accommodations:

• Extended time on tests and quizzes: Additional time is required for all timed assessments, indicated by 1.5x, 2x, etc. This includes online timed assessments.
• Separate testing location: A location outside of the classroom is required. Typically, this will be in the SAS office.
• Tests read aloud: The student requires text-to-speech technology. SUNY Canton currently uses ReadSpeak/TextAid as our designated software, but there are other tools available for free.
• Speech-to-text/dictation software: The student will use dictation software for exams that are typically written or typed. This is different than a scribe.
• Scribe: The student needs someone to write what they dictate.
• Recording lecture: The student needs to record the lecture. *Please note that New York has a one-party consent law for audio recording, so anyone can be recording at any time.
• Glean note taking software: Students need note taking support. Glean records audio and allows students to import PowerPoints and PDFs while inputting typed notes. This can be used on a laptop or a mobile device.
• Priority Seating: Student requires a specific seat in the classroom (front, rear, near door, etc.).
• Textbooks in Alternate Format: Student requires accessible textbooks.
• Flexibility with due dates/attendance: Student requires leniency when absent from class or turning in late work. This is not a blanket extension or forgiveness for all absences.
• Interpreter: Student requires an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.
• Captions on all media: The student requires captions of all media.
• Personal Care Attendant: The student requires a personal aide to assist with medical or behavioral needs. The aide is an employee of the student, not the college.