Disability News
Welcome
NKU’s Office of Testing and Disability Services welcomes you to the 2009-2010 school year. While construction and new planning continues across our campus, we are still here to offer you the tools you need to succeed in college. As a reminder, we have many accommodations to assist you during your college years. From alternative textbooks to extended time testing, we make sure you have what you need to be on the road to success! If you are unsure of the accommodations for which you have been approved, please feel free to make an appointment with our office to go over this information.
Internship Opportunity
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain independence and raise your level of professional marketability? There are several college level congressional and information technology specialist internships available in Washington, D.C. They are sponsored by The American Association of People with Disabilities. Please click on the link below to find out further details and eligibility requirements.
http://aapd.com/AAPDRedesign/DMD/DMDinternships.html
For Our Graduating Students
Graduation can be a bittersweet time in your life. You are excited for accomplishing a coveted goal (a college degree), but you are faced the challenge of, “What do I do next?” Thanks to the Web site www.disaboomjobs.com, your experience is made less stressful. You can submit your resume to employers who are disability-welcoming. Employers range from Allstate to the Xerox Corporation. There are also many helpful articles that help make the job search less stressful.
Staying Connected on Campus
“Being trained in the use of the different adaptive equipment gives me the extra assistance I need.”Tutoring Services: NKU offers free tutoring to help you in your classroom work. The Learning Assistance Center is located in Room 170 of the University Center (laplearn@nku.edu) and assists with academic tutoring in several classes, including Developmental English, Math, and Reading courses.
Academic Advising: Remember that classes can only be added during the first week of classes. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions about adding or dropping a course. If you are unsure who your academic advisor is, please contact Lisa Besnoy at 859-572-5282 so she can verify your advisors name and contact information.
Training Events and Workshops
Check back often for an updated list of events and workshops!
Exam Proctoring
Please remember to use the online exam scheduling software (located on the Disability Services homepage) to sign up for your exams. The roster is printed at 8:15 a.m., so make sure you sign up at least the night before to ensure your spot.