DAC Faculty Resources

Accessibility & Captioning Resources

Visit our Accessibility Resources page please.

Check out our Accessible Syllabus template to help you create an accessible syllabus.

Completing the Testing Contract

Faculty will receive an email notification for students eligible for Alternative Testing services with a link to complete the testing contract. If your class will be completing in-person tests and exams, please complete the alternative testing contract. A contract must be completed before DAC can proctor any tests for students. If your class is completely online or does not require students to complete exams on campus, there is no need to complete the contract. Failure to list exam types (test, midterm, quiz, final), dates, and lengths (how much time the class is given) will result in the student being able to enter that information independently when they schedule. To avoid inaccurate scheduling, please provide that information after filling out the contract. Testing contract information can be changed at any time by contacting the Disability Access Center.

For your information: Students are told they are responsbile to schedule their exams with DAC one week in advanced or earlier. We encourage students to review their syllabus and if exam dates are prescheduled to log into MyAccess (student portal) and do so early. We demo this at their approval meeting.

Faculty Portal

We have a Faculty Portal! Faculty will continue to receive accommodation letters emailed for each individual student in each class. The Faculty Portal allows instructors to log in and view all student accommodation letters in one place for the term.  Testing Contracts and Flex Plans (for Flexible Deadlines or Attendance accomomdations) should be completed in the Faculty portal. Or if faculty want to ensure they have not missed a student letter, they can log in and check.

Flexible Deadlines & Attendance Information

There are a couple different types of Flexible Attendance and Deadlines accommodation a student could be approved for: Flexible Deadlines some 48 hour extensions, Flexible Attendance, Flexible Attendance and Deadlines, or Flexible Attendance and Deadlines for Pregnancy. 

New Spring 2025: A Plan needs to be created and initiated by the insturctor in our online  Faculty Portal, in a section called Flex Plan. This online tool allows instructors to set the plan by course, simliar to our testing contract and the student will view it.  Directions on logging into Instructor Portal is on this webpage in the section above Flexible Deadlines and Attendance.  Once logged in, use our Flex Plan Guide with screenshots on how to complete this online form.

How do I know if students in my class have approved accommodations?

Faculty Notification: Faculty will be notified by email by DAC/Disability Access Center when a student has been approved and has requested accommodations for your class that term. The information included explains the specific accommodation(s), not the actual disability. Upon receipt of that email, please confirm and tell DAC if you need clarification as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to request accommodations as soon as they register or ideally prior to the start of each term, but can request accommodations at any point in time. If a student approaches you about accommodations and you have not received official notice, please refer the student to the DAC office. Either the student has not yet requested accommodations or the student has not gone through the initial DAC approval process.

How do I request an interpreter or captioning for a DAC student or event?

*Currently there is a shortage of ASL interpreters and we appreciate two weeks notice as much as possible. 

Complete this form Request a Sign Language Interpreter or Captioning for a Video for any of these reasons:

Generally, it is the responsibility of the student, not the instructor, to request an interpreter.  If a student approaches you and requests an interpreter, please refer them to contact: Angela Childers at achilders@clark.edu or 360-992-2955 (phone).

Note: If you are a staff or faculty member who would like to request interpreting services as an employee accommodation, contact HR to be approved through their accommodation process at hr@clark.edu. HR approves employees and we coordinate for the college.

Other Resources

Accessibility Resources 

Step-by-step directions for extending testing time in Canvas

Tools for Promoting Disabilty Access and Inclusion *great review for Remote Learning

Universal Design Guide by Clark College

Notetaking Accommodations

We need your help faculty! The most common type of Notetaking Accommodation is now called Summary Notes of Live Content. We request faculty assistance in implementing Summary Notes for any live in person or remote lectures, such as in person lectures, Zoom lectures, or lab lectures. This applies to online classes and face to face.   Instructor: DAC is requesting your assistance in providing this note taker accommodation.  Please identify a note taker solution for your class by trying one of these two methods:
1. Provide instructor lecture notes or outlines. If you already have prepared lecture notes and/or outlines these could suffice and we encourage you to offer this option to the student. Please ensure notes are sent to the student in a timely way so they have good access along with the course learning. (Or a Universal Design approach is to post them in Canvas for everyone!).
2. Locate a volunteer peer note taker. Please send the following anonymous announcement to your class: “A student in this class has a documented disability that impacts his or her or their ability to take comprehensive lecture notes. We are requesting that someone volunteer to share notes. Is there anyone who would be willing to volunteer their notes?” If yes, email them this link asking them to register as a note taker with DAC and ask them to have their course number (CRN) ready: https://teton.accessiblelearning.com/Clark/Default.aspx.
It often takes a couple of messages to get a volunteer. **Please let DAC know which note taking option will be used. Reach out to DAC for support so they can help create an alternate plan.

If you find a peer volunteer notetaker:

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you can't find a notetaker volunteer after two attempts, please contact Disability Access Center at notetaking@clark.edu.

Syllabus Statement for Accommodations

Please incorporate an Accommodation Statement into your course syllabus. These statements preserve the student’s privacy and indicate your willingness to provide assistance. Bring this statement to the attention of your class at the first class meeting.  Suggested Syllabus Statement:

ADA Accommodations

Clark College and Disability Access Center (DAC) assist students with disabilities in pursuing their educational goals. Clark College is committed to assuring that its services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.  Disability Access Center (DAC) coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions (could include a temporary injury or pregnancy). DAC approves and provides student disability accommodation. Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact DAC as soon as possible to better ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely manner. All accommodations must first be approved through Disability Access Center.  Interested in getting accommodations? You can Request Accommodations by following steps on the DAC website www.clark.edu/dac.  Or contact DAC one of these ways:

If you have already been approved for accommodations, don't forget to request them every term in myAccess.  Students who need to test at DAC also need to schedule their own exams in myAcces or by contacting DAC. Exams should be scheduled with DAC with at least 5-business days’ notice. Please reach out to DACTesting@clark.edu if you have any questions about your testing accommodations. 

Once you have established accommodations with Disability Access Center, please contact me soon as your instructor to discuss your needs in this course.