Policy for Accommodation and Accessibility for Special Needs Students

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Communication of Need 

An accessibility statement appears at the top of four of our web site classes pages: (1) the general “classes” page, (2) the classes calendar page, (3) the children’s classes page, and (4) ) the summer classes for children page. The statement reads as follows: 

          Special Needs?
          Use the form at the bottom of this page to request accommodation for accessibility. 

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Wheelchair Accommodations 

We can fully accommodate a student or guest in a wheelchair per all standards on the NEA Brief Accessibility Checklist.

 

One of the two rest rooms meets ADA standards.

Although the rest room is compliant, there is a slight ramp from the front of the building up to that back level. The individual in the wheel chair or with gait impairment may need assistance navigating the ramp. 

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Responsible Person 

The person designated as responsible for managing accessibility is Maggie Courtis, available at:

• ScarabCreativeArts@gmail.com

• the message box at the bottom of each website page

• 559.285.2878

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Procedure

• In the event there is a student with special needs, our teaching team is available to collaborate and confer with

  • professionals in Special Education to design an IEP to meet those special needs.

  • with the parent/guardian or individual with needs. ​ 

• The burden of responsibility to designate and provide for the Special Education Professional falls on the student or parent/guardian of the student with special needs. 

• A fee is charge, on a per/hour rate, for additional time the managers, teachers, and/or staff must invest in collaboration, conferencing, and planning to meet special needs requests.