Due to COVID-19, the in-person accommodated, proctored, and commercial testing support will be temporarily suspended until further notice.

FACULTY: If you have been contacted by a student who is approved for an extended time, needs a scribe, alternate media/assistive technology, or you have any questions or concerns please reach out to DSPS at dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu, and/or TAPC staff at accomdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu. Should you need any assistance with adjusting the extended time on CANVAS contact Tracy Lovelace, Educational Media Design Specialist, at tracy.lovelace@bakersfiedcollege.edu.

Procedures for Requesting Online Course Accommodations

1. At the beginning of the semester, notify your instructor by email about your need for testing accommodations. In your email, be sure to include a copy of your approved and up-to-date 20-21 Accommodations Checklist. You should have received a copy of your checklist from your counselor at the end of your appointment. If you do not have an updated 20-21 checklist please call the DSPS office at (661) 395-4334 or visit the virtual lobby to schedule an appointment with a counselor. You don't need to discuss the details of your disability with your instructor unless you want to.
2. Three business days before each exam send another email to your instructor, as a reminder, you are a student with approved accommodations. Be sure to indicate which accommodation you will be needing for the upcoming quiz/exam. It is important to carbon copy (CC) the Testing and Placement Center (TAPC) staff at accomdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu on your email at this point. You may also want to include the following staff if other accommodations are needed

• For scribe services and/or assistive technology, please CC Lovejot Chahal (Lovey), Accommodations Specialist at lovejot.chahal@bakersfieldcollege.edu
• For alternate media and/or assistive technology, please CC Katrina Marquez, Alternative Media Specialist at katrina.marquez@bakersfieldcollege.edu

NOTE: You will be required to take the test on the same day as the rest of the class unless other arrangements are made with your instructor.

The DSPS office encourages self-advocacy however, we have prepared templates which you may use to begin the email conversation with your instructor(s). Please copy, paste, and include any additional information you feel will be important in your email.

Accommodations Request Templates

Start of Semester

Hello Mr./Ms./Mrs. [Insert Instructor’s name]

I am a student with a verified disability enrolled with the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) department. Attached you will find the most current copy of my accommodation's checklist. I will be utilizing extended testing time on all exams and quizzes this semester.

Please contact me by email or at [insert phone number] if you have any questions.

Thank you,

[Sign your name]

Three days before each exam

Hello Mr./Ms./Mrs. [Insert Instructor’s name]

I previously sent you an email stating I am a student with a verified disability and have an extended testing time accommodation. Please be sure to complete the steps in canvas to allow for extra time for the upcoming [insert test name here] test.

Please contact me by email or at [insert phone number] if you have any questions.

Thank you,

[Sign your name]