Modifications provided for a student with a disability to allow some means to show what they know without the interference of the disability

Placement test used by most community colleges to determine the academic level of incoming students; covers 3 subject areas - reading, writing, math

Technology that is available to assist individuals to participate in activities as independently as possible. This can include "low technology" (i.e., things that are typically found by the general population like timers, Velcro, calculators) to more advanced technology (e.g., wheelchairs, computers, talkers)

A worker in an organization (varies by state) who assists SSA disability beneficiaries with making choices about work.

Developmental Disability

The office responsible for supporting students with disabilities enrolled in the college

Department of Labor

Enrolling in postsecondary education and secondary education simultaneously. Usually done by secondary students to use local education funds to pay for postsecondary education

Staff or volunteers that provide support to students with ID, including appropriate classroom behavior, study skills, test taking skills, time management, organizational skills and how to access resources on campus. May assist students in arranging for tutors and/or accommodations from disability services

A group of individuals with disabilities working in a particular setting doing the same type of work (i.e. cleaning crew)