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Personal Attendant

Personal Attendants as an Accommodation

Personal Attendants will be allowed entrance into 麻豆影视 classrooms, meeting online and in-person, as an authorized accommodation for qualified students per Administrative Procedure 4072. A qualified student who requires individual assistance through use of a Personal Attendant will make arrangements to provide for their own service. 麻豆影视 does not assume coordination or financial responsibilities for this accommodation.

Students: Getting Started

The first step in requesting this accommodation is to meet with a SAS counselor after applying to the SAS program. If approved, the Personal Attendant accommodation will be added to your Accommodation Form. Once authorized for this accommodation, students must request updated Accommodation Forms from SAS each semester if they wish to use a Personal Attendant in their class.

Important Guidelines And Policies For Students

Personal Attendants are expected to adhere to the following:

Personal Attendants may provide personal care duties for a student. Examples include: turning pages, retrieving books, assisting with note taking, assisting with medical needs, and facilitating appropriate classroom conduct.
Personal Attendants will provide services in a discreet manner without disrupting instruction.
Personal Attendants are not responsible for the student鈥檚 academic progress.
Personal Attendants will not participate in the class independently.
Personal Attendants will not discuss any confidential information about the student with the instructor, staff or other students.
Personal Attendants are allowed in proctoring appointments on a case-by-case basis, dependent upon approval of a SAS Counselor.
Personal Attendants cannot use any course material or information shared in the classroom setting (online or on campus) in any way that would interfere with the legal right of privacy for the students and/or the instructor and must ensure protection of content licensing.
Personal Attendants are expected to follow the 麻豆影视 Standards of Student Conduct (Administrative Procedure 5500). Should a Personal Attendant violate any of the expectations above, they may be subject to removal from the classroom by an administrative official.

Student FAQ

Who hires and pays for my Personal Attendant?

Students are responsible for securing, training, and compensating their own Personal Attendants.`

Can SAS help me find a Personal Attendant?

SAS does not provide Personal Attendants, but they can help direct you to community resources.

What if my Personal Attendant is absent?

Students should plan ahead for backup support. The absence of a Personal Attendant does not change course requirements or attendance expectations.

Can my Personal Attendant help with my academic work?

No. They cannot complete assignments, take exams, or otherwise participate academically.

Can a Personal Attendant attend class in my place?

No. Personal Attendants are only present to assist you while you are attending class.

What should I do if I have questions about this accommodation?

If you have already been approved to use a Personal Attendant, please contact the SAS counselor listed at the bottom of your accommodation form, or reach out to SAS directly at sas@miracosta.edu or 760-795-6658. If you have not yet been authorized for a Personal Attendant but have questions about this accommodation, please contact SAS using the information above. SAS staff can answer your questions and, if needed, help schedule a meeting between you and a SAS counselor.

Instructor FAQ

How will I know if a student has a Personal Attendant?

If a student has been authorized for a Personal Attendant and they鈥檙e requesting to use a Personal Attendant in your class, the student鈥檚 SAS accommodation form will note 鈥淎ccompanied by Personal Attendant鈥� within the Classroom Accommodation section of the form.

What role does the Personal Attendant play in my class?

Personal Attendants only provide specific supports (ex. handling materials, mobility assistance, helping facilitate appropriate classroom conduct). They are not academic participants and should not engage in class activities.

What should I do if a Personal Attendant disrupts class?

If issues arise, notify your Department Chair and/or Dean SAS as soon as possible and contact the SAS counselor listed on the bottom of the accommodation form or the SAS office at sas@miracosta.edu or 760-795-6658, to share your observations. In urgent cases, an administrative official may be contacted to address the situation immediately.

Should I communicate directly with the Personal Attendant?

Please address all class-related communication to the student. The Personal Attendant is there to support the student, not to replace communication between instructor and student.

What about confidentiality?

Personal Attendants are expected to maintain confidentiality and may not discuss student information with instructors, staff, or classmates.

Does the presence of a Personal Attendant change course requirements?

No. Students remain responsible for meeting all course objectives and academic expectations. The Personal Attendant鈥檚 role is to support access, not to modify standards.

What should I do if a student comes to class with someone, they say is there to help them, but I haven鈥檛 received an accommodation form that includes 鈥淎ccompanied by Personal Attendant鈥�?

You can provide them SAS鈥檚 contact information (; sas@miracosta.edu; 760-795-6658) and share that having someone else in class with them must be authorized by SAS as an academic accommodation in accordance with .

What should I do if I have questions about this accommodation?

Please contact the SAS counselor listed on the bottom of the student鈥檚 accommodation form or the SAS office at sas@miracosta.edu or 760-795-6658.