Accessibility Consultant/Psychologist

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties DUTIES
1. Verify disability status of applicants and/or students with Registration Services.
2. Assist applicants and students with disabilities in seeking external funding for assistive equipment/technology and required accommodations.
3. Analyze documentation to determine reasonable accommodations for person with verified disabilities. Communicate reasonable accommodations to the student, Learning Services and program head as appropriate.
4. Conduct psycho-educational assessments, interpret results and prescribe accommodations for enrolled students as required.
5. Liaise with Learning Services or other agencies to facilitate implementation of reasonable accommodations.
6. Encourage and promote self-advocacy for applicants and students with disabilities.
7. Maintain contacts and information of external resources, funding agencies and disability advocacy groups.