Services to STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Q: What does the application process require of me?
A: You will be asked to provide information about your disability. You will be asked to provide documentation that includes a diagnosis of a disability that is age appropriate (this tells the Counselor about your current level of functioning) and lists specifically how functions are limited and specific recommendations for accommodations. The documentation required must be conducted by a licensed professional such as a medical doctor, psychologist or other qualified diagnostician.

Q: I have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) that was used in high school. Will that provide what is required for documentation in my post-secondary program?
A: No. While the IEP may help identify what services were provided in high school, and it provides a record of your disability, it is not enough to meet the requirements of your post-secondary institution. A helpful article for students preparing for post-secondary education was prepared by the Office of Civil Rights and is available on the OCR website via the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: How do my accommodations work with third-party testing required for my program?
A: A request for accommodations with online or third-party vendors is separate from the request you make for our campus. It is your responsibility to research and comply with the requirements of each testing vendor. You may be required to provide additional documentation to each vendor. Please see Student Services for assistance prior to any required testing.

We have gathered some links for your use:

CERTIPORT REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

PEARSONVUE ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST INFORMATION

Q: Who is responsible for paying for evaluations or re-evaluations of my disability?
A: The student is responsible to provide verification of disability and to pay for evaluations. If a student is working with a rehabilitation agency, he/she should request that the information regarding diagnosis, functional limitations and appropriate recommendations for accommodations be provided, if possible, through that agency.

Q: Whom do I talk to if I think I am being discriminated against?
A: If you feel that you are being discriminated against, for any reason, and you cannot resolve your concerns immediately through self-advocacy in your training environment, you are encouraged to see a member of the College Counseling Team in Student Services. You can ask to see your program Counselor or the first Counselor available to review your concerns and talk about what to do. If your informal efforts to resolve your concerns are not working out, you can talk to your Counselor about the Student Grievance Policy. Students may also wish to contact the Office of Civil Rights if they cannot resolve their concerns on campus.