How to request and receive academic accommodations
Eligibility for student accommodations is
To be provided on a case-by-case basis after consultation between the course instructor and the Center for Accessibility.
Permitted for each student who has been given the accommodation by the CFA. The College may require the student to sign a recording agreement specifying limited use of the taped material.
To be provided for students who, because of developmental, physical, and/or learning disabilities, need assistance with taking lecture notes during class sessions. This need must be specifically defined in the documentation provided by the student. Note taking software and assistive technologies are available to all CFA students with this approved accommodation and demonstrations are available.
The College does not provide Personal Aides or Assistants. It does not provide services of a personal nature, which includes assistance in transporting, eating, toilet usage, guides and dressing, etc. If students have questions on how to obtain a personal care attendant, the CFA will provide pertinent referral information.
When necessary, classes may be moved to an accessible location to accommodate a student with impaired mobility, or under documented special circumstances. This determination shall be made by the CFA. The CFA will consult with faculty for the specific course re-location.
A person with a disability is defined as an individual who has or is regarded as having any mental or physical condition that substantially impairs or restricts one or more major life activities such as performing normal tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. This includes, but is not limited to, such disabling conditions as visual impairments, psychological/emotional disabilities, speech and/or hearing impairments, mobility impairments or learning disabilities.
* The Center for Accessibility is also able to assist students with temporarily disabling conditions (i.e. broken hand).
Students are required to submit supporting documentation, which includes a diagnosis of medical condition(s) and sufficient information regarding the impact on the student’s ability to perform and/or function. Documentation must support the need for the accommodations requested. Typically an IEP/504 plan will be sufficient.
The documentation can be submitted in one of three ways.
Refer to the About page to Contact the The Center for Accessibility (CFA) for information about appropriate documentation of disabilities.
In order to receive accommodations in a timely manner, schedule a meeting with the CFA for documentation review and individualized need assessment.
Schedule an Initial Intake Meeting by:
*While it is our preference to discuss your needs in person this meeting can be done in person, via Skype, or by phone. Please submit supporting documentation prior to or at this initial intake meeting.
Upon completion of the intake, The Center for Accessibility will review the submitted documentation. Students will receive a response via email, within 10 business days, with one of the following application statuses: