Attitudinal

Generally, the Chinese have a positive attitude towards people with disabilities. People with disabilities generally participate in daily activities (work, school, etc). However, not all public facilities are accessible and there are limited laws and regulations that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. The institution has not had any previous experience with students with disabilities, so there is concern that the staff would not be very knowledgeable in helping students with disabilities.

Classroom and Academics

There is no disability services office on campus or in the community.

Students typically spend 20 hours a week in class (4 hours per day), and about one hour of studying per class per day. Students learn course materials from lectures, readings, video, independent research, language labs, etc. Learning is typically assessed by exams, presentations, and papers. Homework can be handwritten or typed.

Classroom accommodations such as identifying a note taker, recording lectures, taking exams in a separate room, and taking extra time to complete an exam, could be arranged. Depending on the situation, it would be possible to rearrange or relocate a classroom to make it more accessible. At the time of this writing, service dogs are not allowed in a classroom, but it may be possible depending on the situation. Sing language interpreters are not available.

There are internship sites available that could accommodate students with disabilities.

Excursions and Field Trips

On excursions or field trips, students would have to consider access to public facilities such as transportation, bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, etc. Alternative excursions/field trips could be identified.

Housing and Food Services
Wheelchair accessible student dormitories and dining facilities could be made available to students. Service dogs are currently not allowed in student dormitories, but the institution would be willing to discuss the possibility.

Wheelchair accessible dining facilities could be available. Other accommodations such as access to kitchen facilities, assistance with carrying trays, cutting food or reading menus, and catering to special dietary needs could be made available.

Technology
Computer labs with Internet access are available and can be made wheelchair accessible. There is not any assistive technology (e.g. Braille printers, screen magnification software) currently available on campus.

Library Services
Students have access to library facilities that could be made wheelchair accessible. Assistance could also be available to help students access library materials.

Transportation
Students typically travel about 10 minutes between housing, dining facilities and classes. There is an electronic shuttle on campus but it is not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair bound students typically travel by taxi or wheelchair.

Last modified on November 21, 2008