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Accommodations
Qualifying students may receive reasonable accommodations to support their learning. Reasonability is defined by undue hardship- or accommodation that does not (1) impose an undue financial hardship or burden; (2) does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others; and (3) does not make a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum or a substantial alteration in the manner in which the service is provided. Below are the types of accommodations the college may provide. The list is not exhaustive and not every student will qualify for every accommodation.
- ADA Furniture: Classroom furniture like sit/stand desks or chairs that support students’ physical access needs.
- Alternative Texts: Textbooks in alternative, accessible formats to use with screen readers or other assistive technology. Requires advanced request and proof of text purchase.
- Assistive Technology: Devices or technology that aids in the learning process. A common example is Kurzweil text-to-speech software.
- Flexibility Accommodation: Potential flexibility in attendance, participation, or assignment due dates. Requires an interactive process between instructors and students along with an agreement.
- Interpreters: American Sign Language or other interpretive and captioning services. Requires advance request.
- Notetaking: Options for alternative notetaking to support learning.
- Service Animals: Not provided by the college but welcomed. See our Service Animal page.
- Testing: Potential extended time or other testing supports. Requires advanced request.
- Tutoring: Potential extended tutoring support in the Learning Center.
For more information on accommodations in a college setting, check out this page.
Accommodations may be temporary or provisional depending on the nature of the disability or documentation. Implementing accommodations is an interactive process and requires students’ participation and responsibility as outlined on the registration form. Students are responsible for self-advocating and for contacting Access Services in a timely manner when problems or questions arise about their accommodations or academic progress.