Instructor Resources

You may proctor accommodated exams yourself or use the Student Access Testing Center (SATC). If proctoring your own exams, carefully review the accommodation details to ensure all requirements are met.

If using SATC, please submit your Alternative Testing Instructions and exams through the SAS Portal or contact us for support.

Testing Locations

• Wenatchee: John A. Brown Library (2nd floor)
• Omak: Administration Building

Testing Questions: satc@wvc.edu | 509-682-6899

The SATC is staffed part-time and hours vary based on student needs. Our staff perform multiple roles are are not always present in the physical testing space. We do our best to respond quickly, but please allow 1–2 business days for a response. For urgent concerns, contact SAS directly at sas@wvc.edu or 509-682-6854.

Faculty assistance is essential for recruiting volunteer note-takers.

SAS will email you a request and sample announcement when this accommodation is approved.

Multiple announcements or alternative options (e.g., instructor notes) may be needed. Some instructors offer small extra credit or create opportunities for the whole class to share.

Some accessibility needs are no longer accommodation-based. As creators of instructional content, faculty are responsible for ensuring the materials they provide are accessible in compliance with state and federal law.

What’s required?

• Washington State policy requires compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA or higher (USER-01).
• Beginning July 1, 2026, institutions are expected to meet WCAG 2.2.
• The U.S. Department of Justice’s updated ADA Title II regulations require public institutions to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards by April 24, 2026.

WCAG standards are intentionally designed so that meeting higher standards automatically satisfies lower-level requirements. SAS recommends proactively designing materials to meet WCAG 2.2, which aligns with both state and federal expectations.

Need help? Check out this helpful online resource to better understand the different levels of WCAG compliance.

Accessibility support and training resources are available on WVC’s Accessibility webpage. For accessible technology questions, contact:

• Jeannie Henkle, director of Libraries and Learning Support Services, (509) 682-6718, jhenkle@wvc.edu
• Jason Hetterle, director of Information Technology, (509) 682-6446, jhetterle@wvc.edu.

Some students may require additional support beyond proactive accessibility standards. If applicable, these needs will be listed in an additional notes section near the bottom of the accommodation letter.

SAS may request syllabi, handouts, exams, or other materials for conversion to accessible formats.

SAS coordinates accessible desks, tables, sinks, and other classroom furniture. Please notify SAS promptly if classroom locations change or if furniture is missing.

SAS coordinates all services and equipment. However, you may be asked to provide schedules, meeting links (e.g., Teams), or wear a microphone.

Please contact SAS if you have questions about equipment use once it is placed in your classroom. Timely communication ensures services are in place for students.

Note: if the use of these communication services or technology interferes with your own needs (e.g., hearing aides, other room mics) please contact SAS so we can help identify options or alternatives to meet the student's needs. 

Students should not be penalized for approved disability-related absences or prearranged deadline flexibility. These accommodations provide access but do not reduce academic expectations.

We recognize faculty create their course policies and processes with intention. Many faculty also embed flexibility into their course in an effort to proactively meet student needs. 

Students remain responsible for completing all coursework and may be held accountable for missing extension deadlines.

SAS will work with you to establish a Flex Plan in advance so expectations are clear.

Please contact SAS if this accommodation is not appropriate for your course (e.g., certain labs) or if you have concerns. We are here to help you and the student understand how this accommodation can be appropriately applied, without compromising essential course aspects. 

Note: Students should not be asked to negotiate the nature of their accommodations directly with instructors. SAS collaborates with both parties to establish reasonable parameters for each course.

Some students may be approved to record class audio as an accommodation. This accommodation should be treated the same as a student’s permission to take notes in a class.

Audio recording is intended for personal study use only and may not be shared or distributed. Instructors are not expected to create recordings for the student. Recording does not replace attendance or participation expectations.

Instructors may designate appropriate recording methods (e.g., device placement) to minimize classroom disruption.

If sensitive content is discussed, instructors may request that recording pause briefly, but only if other students are not permitted to take notes at that time. If the student is responsible for knowing that responsible content for tests or assignments, please contact SAS to discuss alternatives to meet these needs. 

Students are informed that misuse of recordings may be subject to the Student Code of Conduct and, in some cases, may violate the law.

If you have questions or believe recording may fundamentally alter an essential course component, please contact SAS.