Disabled Students Programs and Services Faculty Handbook
Special Considerations for Students with:
ACQUIRED BRAIN IMPAIRMENT
Acquired brain impairment means a verified deficit in brain functioning, which results in a total or partial loss of cognitive, communicative, motor, psycho-social, and/or sensory-perceptual abilities.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312,70901, and 84850, Education Code.
Reference: Sections 67310-12 and 84850, Education Code.
ACCOMMODATIONS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Accommodations for students with Acquired Brain Injuries will vary based on the course the student is enrolled in and the nature of his/her disability. In some cases, testing accommodations are appropriate for students with brain injuries.
Among the cognitive deficits, persons with head injuries may experience difficulties with concentration, memory, problem solving, and abstract reasoning. In our experience, the problem students mention most is memory. You may find that such students do well on test items that require them to recognize answers (multiple choice, matching) but do poorly on items requiring total recall (fill in the blank, etc.) It may also be appropriate for students to have the ability to drop a class beyond the deadline.
List of DSPS Services | How to Refer a student for Support Services | Tips for a Successful Student Interaction | Responsibilities | Acquired Brain Impairment | Communication Disabilities | Developmentally Delayed | Learning Disabilities | Physical Disabilities | Visual Impairments | Psychological Disabilities | Other Disabilities | Alternate Media | Appendix A Section 504/American Disability Act ( ADA) | Appendix B Assistive Computer Technology | Appendix C Procedure for Testing Accommodations | Appendix D Support Services Agreement (SSA) | Resources