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0:10 congratulations seniors I am Dr Aaron
0:12 Richardson director of disability
0:15 services and ADA compliance at Jackson
0:18 State University kudos to a job well
0:21 done I'm excited you have chosen to
0:24 further your education as you embark on
0:25 your Collegiate Journey we hope you
0:27 approach it with excitement
0:31 determination and extreme dedication if
0:34 you are a student with either an IEP or
0:37 504 support services are available at
0:40 each college campus to assist you to
0:43 your next Milestone a college degree
0:45 Jackson State University for example
0:49 offers services such as extended time
0:52 testing preferential seating tutoring
0:54 and a host of other needed Support
0:57 Services based on individual need
0:59 whether you attend a two-year a
1:01 four-year institution you must
1:04 self-identify to receive these services
1:07 this means you must Reach Out For
1:10 assistance by contacting the student
1:12 support or disability support
1:14 departments at the college or university
1:17 of your choosing this contact
1:20 information can usually be found through
1:22 a simple Google search or by visiting
1:25 the institution website
1:27 all information given to student support
1:31 service is confidential so there is no
1:34 reason not to speak up if you're unsure
1:36 of what documentation you may need to
1:39 bring to college with you please reach
1:42 out to your special education teacher or
1:44 guidance counselor for assistance the
1:46 criteria for supporting documentation
1:49 should include a diagnostic statement
1:52 identifying the disability credentials
1:54 of the evaluator description of the
1:57 current function limitations description
2:00 of current and past accommodations or
2:02 services and recommendations for
2:05 requested accommodations or services and
2:09 the expected progression or stability of
2:11 the disability this information can
2:15 usually be found in your IEP or 504 plan
2:18 or it can be obtained from your licensed
2:21 position or practitioner for those of
2:24 you who choose the Jackson State
2:34 601-979-3704 or send an email to Ada
2:37 services at jsums.edu
2:41 whatever your decision I wish you much success
