The following statement should be included in all Wake Tech course syllabi:

Wake Tech attempts to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your documented disability, including any physical, psychological, learning, chronic or temporary medical condition, contact DSS to discuss options confidentially.

Call: 919-866-5670
Online: Getting Started with DSS

Faculty responsibilities

When an Accommodation Notice is received from DSS, faculty members must comply with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), which mandates that students with disabilities receive academic accommodations that are reasonable and appropriate. For a list of accommodations and related responsibilities, check the accommodations glossary.

Video captioning

Faculty are expected to accurately caption all videos used in class or online. Contact eLearning Support and Instructional Design for training and assistance.

If you have received an accommodation notice for a student who requires captioning and need assistance, contact the student's DSS coordinator, who is listed at the bottom of the accommodation notice.

Testing

Once the student submits a test request through Eagle Accommodate, you will receive an email notification asking you to log into the Faculty Eagle Accommodate portal. If you need assistance navigating the system, refer to the Faculty Testing Guide, email [email protected] or call 919-866-5670.

Questions?

For questions about a specific student or accommodations, contact the student's coordinator, who is listed at the bottom of the student's accommodation letter.

For general questions or requests or questions about professional development, contact DSS at 919-866-5670 or [email protected].