What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Specialist – Professional Students (DRES) position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
• Advises disabled students in professional programs at the University and instructors in the planning, determination, and implementation of academic adjustments, modifications, and auxiliary aids and services.
• Collaborates with faculty, administration, and other professionals across campus to discuss any program standards, curriculum requirements and the implication for full implementation of approved academic accommodations for disabled students.
• Advises other campus administrative and service units on the physical, programmatic, informational, and attitudinal access issues relating to the needs of disabled students.
• Collaborates with other DRES staff in the ongoing refinement of internal service policies, procedures, and practices.
• Counsels/advises students in areas such as accommodation requests for licensure exams and employment applications.
• Participates in the development and implementation of disability education training at the University.
• Serves as DRES liaison to the College of AHS and other campus departments/units as needed.
• Remains current in the knowledge and understanding of the ADAAA, ADA, and 504, as well as OCR and DOE decisions relative to post-secondary services to students with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.