Fall 2007 UCLA

NEW HORIZONS

UCLA Office for Students with Disabilities

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1. A Word from the Director: Kathy's Korner by Kathy Molini
2. Alternative Formats Available
3. Have You Moved?
4. Schedule to Request Proctor Test-Taking Accommodation, OSD Resource Room
5. 2006-2007 Annual Report
6. Construction Update
7. UCLA Libraries – Handy Hints
8. Searching for Scholarships
9. ADA/504 Compliance Office
10. UCLA Committee on Disability
11. Educational Testing Services
12. Contacting OSD

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR

Kathy's Korner

Welcome to all new and returning students. It is hard to believe that summer is over and we are starting academic year 2007-08. I hope you enjoyed your summer. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read this edition of New Horizons. This kick-off issue is meant to assist you in having a very successful quarter.

Please Make an Appointment
We urge you to make an appointment with an OSD staff member to arrange for the services that you will be using this quarter. Remember, “the early bird gets the worm.” Students tell me over and over again that this makes all the difference in having a successful quarter.

Your Feedback
Each Spring quarter, we send you a Student Evaluation of Services for the academic year. We really appreciate you taking the time to complete it and return it to us, as we are able to get an idea of how the year went for you and perhaps make some adjustments on how we do things. However, we have noticed that some of you wait until you are filling out the evaluation to tell us about a problem you have had. The unfortunate thing is that we are unable to help you if you wait until the end of the year. So, I would urge you to tell us as soon as possible if you are having a problem. This way, we can do our best to address it. We are here to assist you. Be sure to drop by to let us know how things are going.

There is a new minor at UCLA! It is the Disability Studies Minor.
After many years of unwavering efforts by staff in the College of Letters & Sciences, UCLA faculty and members of the UCLA Committee on Disability, I am excited to tell you that this new minor is a reality. So, I am encouraging all of you to obtain details of this new offering by clicking on this web address www.disabilitystudies.ucla.edu . There is also a wonderful event planned on October 10, 2007 from 11:30-1:30 at the Charles E. Young Grand Salon at Kerchoff Hall. It is called Dialogue on Disability Studies. It is part of Celebrating Undergraduate Education: Innovations 2007. Please join the Chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee for Disability Studies and Leaders from the Disabled Students Union at this first of a kind event. A buffet lunch will be provided with a brief panel presentation at 12 noon followed by a discussion. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling (310) 794-5040.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of New Horizons. Please let us know if you would like to contribute an article or if you would like us to cover a particular topic by contacting Deb Owen at dowen@saonet.ucla.edu. Come by the OSD to say hello and to let us know how things are going. We are here to assist you. Have a great quarter!

Aloha, Sharon. Welcome, Halle.

There is a change to the learning disabilities program during the ’07-’08 academic year. Dr. Sharon Teruya, who has been a Learning Disabilities Specialist at OSD for nearly 8 years, will be spending the year at the University of Hawaii, developing a learning disabilities program there. Congratulations, Sharon! You will be missed. Joining us is our former testing intern, Dr. Halle Aten, who has a wealth of experience and is enthusiastic about her new po-sition. We are thrilled to welcome her to our staff. Please stop by and say hello!

New Horizons is available in Braille, on tape cassette and on the OSD web site. Contact the OSD to request a copy in an alternative format.

Returning Students…
HAVE YOU MOVED?

Please remember to let the OSD know each time you change your address in order to continue to receive important mailings regarding priority enrollment, proctoring, van transportation, etc.

Changing your address with the Registrar’s Office DOES NOT change your address with OSD.

You can call the office, e-mail us, or come in and fill out a change of address slip.

SCHEDULE TO REQUEST PROCTOR TEST-TAKING ACCOMMODATIONS, OSD RESOURCE ROOM

We are now accepting requests for test-taking accommodations (no appointment necessary) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. until October 12, 2007, the end of week 2. In addition, we need 10 working days notice before an exam to make the necessary arrangements. Come before the October 12 deadline even if you do not have all of the information. If you miss the October 12 deadline, you will need to make an appointment by calling (310) 825-2651 regarding your exam accommodations.

The OSD Resource Room is located in 181 Powell on the 1st floor. To enter, you may go up the steps across from Kinsey or enter on the ground floor and use the elevator. There are two ground floor entrances: there is one accessible by ramp on the east side of the Library that has an automatic door and is nearest the elevator going up to the 1st floor. The other entrance is behind Powell and across from Moore. You can take the stairs up to the 1st floor or enter by way of the door located on the southwest corner of the building and go down the hall to the elevator.

OSD Resource Room Information
Powell 181
Phone: (310) 825-2651
FAX (310) 267-2008

Resource Room Staff:
Linda Stolt, Assistant Director/Proctor Coordinator
Tony Buffo, Alternative Format/Asst. Proctor Coordinator
A.J. Mason, Resource Room Assistant

The 2006-07 Annual Report will soon be available at OSD and on our web page.

www.osd.ucla.edu

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction of the Westwood Replacement Hospital continues with a completion date very soon. Unlike past years, the sidewalk on both sides of Westwood Plaza is open; therefore, there is minimal impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

The Residence Hall rooms of Sproul hall are closed for upgrades and repairs. This project is scheduled to be completed by Summer 08. The first floor of Sproul – the Housing Offices – are open and ready to work with students.

A new major construction site is that of the Life Sciences Replacement Building near Manning and C.E.Young Drive – what once was Hershey Hall. The sidewalk on the east side of C.E.Y. Drive from Manning Drive to the Botany Building is closed.

Seismic upgrades continue at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. There is minimal impact to pedestrians or vehicles.

The Replacement Engineering Building is just about finished. The outdoor stairs between Ackerman and the Engineering Buildings are open and more importantly the west facing doors on the fourth floor of Math Sciences (just near the DCP) are re-opened. The timeline for specific phases for the remainder of this project is not yet complete.

Check out the Capital Programs frequently-updated web site for construction impacts: www.capital.ucla.edu click on “Construction Impacts” under Projects

If you have specific questions about specific construction projects or access to any building or area on campus, please call the OSD at (310) 825-1501 for detailed information.

UCLA Libraries: Handy Hints!

By Esther Grassian and Alicia Reiley

Are you confused and overwhelmed about doing information research? You're not alone! Many people are overwhelmed when they find out that there are 13 UCLA libraries with over 8 million books and subscriptions to over 91,000 online and print periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.).

Here are 10 hints + a couple of bonus tips to help you feel more comfortable about finding useful books and periodical articles, and finding your way around the libraries. (Check the section at the end for UCLA Library accessibility information.)

1. Check the UCLA Library home page for links to many library resources http://www2.library.ucla.edu/, including:
   • UCLA Library Catalog: http://catalog.library.ucla.edu/
   • MELVYL Catalog (all UC libraries): http://melvyl.cdlib.org/
   • Article Databases (links to many licensed periodical article indexes, for use by UCLA students, staff and faculty): http://www2.library.ucla.edu/search/1528.cfm

2. Set up a researching schedule, improve your information research skills and learn how to avoid plagiarism:
   • See basic research steps in the newly revised “Research Paper Planner” & get links to research help: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/classes/fsp-tsp/researchpaperCL2.html
   • The “Assignment Calculator” helps you schedule your research & provides links to research help & databases: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/modules/freecalc/index.php
   • Information research and evaluation: "Road to Research" tutorial: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/
     Includes 1- to 3-minute Flash movies on …
     • finding useful books: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/rtr.php?module=Find&section=Books&page=02
     • finding periodicals (magazine subscriptions, journal subscriptions, newspaper subscriptions): http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/rtr.php?module=Find&section=Periodicals&page=01
     • finding useful articles: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/rtr.php?module=Find&section=Articles&page=01a
   • Google Scholar – what is it & how does it differ from databases?
     http://www2.library.ucla.edu/googlescholar/searchengines.cfm
   • Avoid plagiarism and document sources: "Bruin Success With Less Stress" http://www.library.ucla.edu/bruinsuccess/

3. Use the UCLA Library's licensed (subscription) databases from home for FREE & get articles for FREE!
   • To get to licensed databases…
     • Set up your web browser for the BOL Proxy server http://www.bol.ucla.edu/services/proxy/
       OR
     • Dial in to the BOL modem pool 310-206-8311 http://www.bol.ucla.edu/services/dialup/
   • To get articles for FREE…
     • Click on UC-eLinks icon in your database search results to find online articles or print articles in UCLA libraries
     • Click on REQUEST in UC-eLinks to get FREE copies of articles that UCLA does not own

4. Check for other online materials by subject area, selected by UCLA librarians, including licensed (subscription) and free resources: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/search/624.cfm

5. Use the UCLA Library's Disability Resources Page: http://www.library.ucla.edu/disabilities/index.html where you can get information about:
   • Locating Materials
   • Document Delivery Service (article and book delivery service on campus, for a fee)
   • Retrieving Materials
   • Proxy Borrower Card (FREE)
   • Photocopying Materials
   • Renewals - phone & through "My Account" (UCLA Library Catalog)
   • Other campus resources for the disabled

6. Renew books and periodicals online through the UCLA Library Catalog, "My Account": http://www2.library.ucla.edu/service/128.cfm OR renew by phone: 310.825.9188

7. Recall checked out books and periodicals: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/service/162.cfm

8. Place a search on a missing book: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/service/145.cfm

9. Place a FREE interlibrary loan request ...
   to borrow a book, dissertation or conference proceeding that UCLA does not own: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/service/1326.cfm
   to get a FREE copy of a periodical article that UCLA does not own: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/service/1330.cfm

10. Ask a Librarian! http://help.library.ucla.edu/ OR click on in the upper right corner of UCLA Library web pages to get help
    • Come to or call a library reference desk
    • Chat online with library staff
    • Send an e-mail reference question
    • Make a half-hour research appointment with UCLA Library reference staff (through MyUCLA: Workshops)

BONUS TIPS!
Use College Library's web page help guides: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/guides.htm
AND
View short videos on library services: LITE BITES: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/lite/index.html

ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
All UCLA libraries meet ADA requirements for physical access. YRL has ramps and elevators; and College Library has ramps leading into Powell, as well as a handicapped lift. UCLA libraries have special equipment and trained staff to assist people with disabilities with evacuation in case of an emergency.

One specialized public workstation in each of the Biomedical, College, and Research libraries is equipped with an integrated voice synthesizer to output the content of the computer screen to headphones, and allows screen magnification to a variety of sizes. These and some other standard workstations are installed on adjustable tables to accommodate wheelchairs.

If your disability is not physically visible, please identify yourself as having a disability, and the library staff at UCLA will make every effort to assist you in obtaining information from equipment or resources that are inaccessible to you. You may ask for assistance in retrieving books from the stacks or photocopying material. If, due to heavy workload, immediate assistance cannot be provided, staff may make arrangements to have the material ready the next working day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Esther Grassian, UCLA College Library Information
Literacy Outreach Coordinator
estherg@library.ucla.edu
Phone: 310-206-4410
OR
Alicia Reiley, UCLA College Library Reference Assistant
areiley@library.ucla.edu
Phone: 310-206-3668

Submitted by Sonja Weaver-Madsen, Film Series Director, Academic Affairs Commission, UCLA Undergraduate Student Association

Searching For Scholarships?

Check out our website scholarship/internship section at: www.osd.ucla.edu/Scholarships.htm

The Scholarship Resource Center is another great source for scholarships. The search for scholarships can be complicated and confusing, but the Scholarship Resource Center (SRC) is here to help guide you through the maze. The SRC maintains a scholarship database and library, and provides workshops and counseling. The SRC is located at 233 Covel Commons (206-2875).

The SRC also offers the U.S. National and British Merit Scholarships and workshops to provide UCLA students information about national scholarships such as the Rhodes, Churchill, and Truman Scholarship programs.

A great way to become familiar with the process is to sign up for one of the Free Scholarship Search Workshops. Check the SRC website for times and locations.

www.college.ucla.edu/up/src

ADA/ 504 Compliance Office

1. Monitors and coordinates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination based on disability in all University activities;
2. Offers guidance and evaluates efforts to provide access to campus facilities and programs;
3. Develops procedures to identify and correct access deficiencies;
4. Disseminates information regarding compliance-related issues and recommends appropriate remedial actions;
5. Coordinates the implementation of the ADA Transition Plan; and
6. Fields complaints alleging campus noncompliance with the ADA and Section 504.

The Compliance Office is located in Murphy Hall, Room A-239. For more information please contact: (Voice) 310-825-2242, (TTY) 310-206-3349, (FAX) 310-825-3688.

UCLA Committee on Disability

The UCOD, formerly the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Disability (CACD), was established in 1982 as an advisory group by the Chancellor to create and maintain a more accessible campus environment. The COD is comprised of student, faculty, staff, alumni, community, and ex-officio members. The Committee’s charge is to analyze and identify problems, propose solutions, and make recommendations on matters of particular concern to persons with disabilities.

Meeting Times: The 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August & December) 2-4 pm
Faculty Center

For more information contact the ADA & 504 Compliance Office at (310) 825-2242 (voice) or (310) 206-3349 (tty).

ETS
Listening, Learning, Leading.

Many of you will be taking the GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, TOEFL, or some other high-stakes examination this year. To help you prepare more effectively, the Office of Disability Policy at Educational Testing Services (ETS) has developed a new brochure, Tips for Test Takers with Disabilities.” This brochure can be found on the ETS Office of Disability Policy website at: www.ets.org/disability

Contacting OSD

Halle Aten
Learning Disabilities Specialist
haten@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 206-9160

George Auletta
Programmer Analyst
gauletta@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5723

Chana Bell
Learning Disabilities Specialist
cbell@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 206-6383

Tony Buffo
Alternative Format/ Assistant Proctor Coordinator
tbuffo@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-2651

Dan Levitt
Assistant Director/Coordinator of the Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
dlevitt@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 267-2005

Maria Martin
Payroll/Personnel Administrator
memartin@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5731

A.J. Mason
Resource Room Assistant
amason@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-2860

Ed McCloskey
Ass’t. Director-Services and Relations
emcclosk@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 267-2004

Kathy Molini
Director
kmolini@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-1501

Julie Morris
Coordinator, Learning Disabilities Program
jmorris@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5732

Deb Owen
Budget Analyst/Supervisor of Technology, Planning & Training
dowen@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-1501

Christian Limon
Administrative Assistant
climon@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5725

Linda Stolt
Assistant Director/Proctor Services Coordinator
lstolt@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 267-2008

OSD Information Line (310) 206-2737
Powell Resource Room (310) 825-2651
FAX (310) 825-9656
TDD (310) 206-6083
Van Line (310) 825-2263
Web page www.osd.ucla.edu

George Auletta
Programmer Analyst
gauletta@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5723

Chana Bell
Learning Disabilities Specialist
cbell@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 206-6383

Tony Buffo
Alternative Format/ Assistant Proctor Coordinator
tbuffo@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-2651

Dan Levitt
dlevitt@saonet.ucla.edu
Assistant Director/Coordinator of the Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
(310) 267-2005

Maria Martin
Payroll/Personnel Administrator
memartin@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5731

A.J. Mason
amason@saonet.ucla.edu
Resource Room Assistant
(310) 825-2860

Ed McCloskey
Mobility Assistance Program/Notetaking Services Coordinator
emcclosk@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 267-2004

Kathy Molini
Director
kmolini@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-1501

Julie Morris
Coordinator, Learning Disabilities Program
jmorris@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5732

Deb Owen
Budget Analyst/Supervisor of Technology, Planning & Training
dowen@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-1501

Christian Limon
Administrative Assistant
climon@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 794-5725

Linda Stolt
Assistant Director/Proctor Services Coordinator
lstolt@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 267-2008

Sharon Teruya
Learning Disabilities Specialist
steruya@saonet.ucla.edu
(310) 206-9160

Powell Resource Room (310) 825-2651
FAX (310) 825-9656
TDD (310) 206-6083
Van Line (310) 825-2263
Web page www.osd.ucla.edu

New Horizons is published quarterly by the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). The views expressed in this newsletter by individual contributors are not necessarily the views of the OSD. The OSD welcomes material submitted for publication which may be of interest to its readers such as brief articles, essays, or poetry. We reserve the right to edit the material as needed. Contact the OSD for deadline information.

(310) 825-1501
A-255 Murphy Hall, Box 951426
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1426