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Accommodation and Service Guide

1. Schedule an Access Intake Appointment
   1. Self identify that you are a student with a disability.
   2. Fill out the Application for Access Office Services.
   3. Sign the Access Office Documentation Release form.
   4. Discuss:
      1. Your educational goals.
      2. Academic load needed (full time/part time).
      3. How your disability affects you in a college setting
      4. What documentation you need.
      5. What accommodations you used in the past.
      6. What accommodations will you need for placement tests.
   5. Request accommodations:
      1. Must not fundamentally alter the nature of the program activity or service.
      2. Cannot give an unfair advantage.
      3. Must be directly related to your disability.
      4. Must have a reasonable opportunity to provide equal access.
         
2. Provide documentation of your disability that is:
   1. Current.
   2. Based on adult assessment and norms.
   3. Signed by an appropriate professional.
   4. Shows a substantial limitation to a major life activity.
   5. Supports appropriate accommodations that provide equal access.
   6. Note: It is best to provide this information prior to the intake appointment at the Access office.
   7. Documentation should be sent to the Access office by:
      1. Signing an Access Office Release form.
      2. Having the documentation faxed from a professional or agency.
      3. Hand-carrying documentation (some documentation cannot be hand-carried).
         
3. Documentation approval process
   1. Your documentation will be assessed by the Documentation Review Committee (DRC). It takes 1-2 weeks to process documentation.
   2. You will be contacted regarding the results of the DRC review
   3. If documentation is approved, set up an accommodation appointment.
   4. If more documentation is needed, you will be informed about what you need provide in order to qualify for accommodations.
      
4. Schedule an Accommodation Set-Up appointment
   1. Discuss accommodations you are entitled to receive.
   2. Learn the policies and procedures for accessing each accommodation.
   3. Obtain an Access Office Student Handbook.
   4. Learn about the time needed for requesting accommodations such as books in alternate format, interpreters, adaptive equipment, etc. Note: Your requests need to be made at least six weeks prior to the start of the class in order for the accommodations to be provided in a timely manner.
   5. Sign the Access Office Release of Information form.
      
5. Getting accommodations in class
   1. Pick up the Instructor Notification Memo, one for each class, from the Access office.
   2. Deliver the memos and make an appointment with instructors to discuss how each accommodation will be provided.
   3. Make accommodation requests throughout the semester in a timely manner: Most requests need to be made at least two days prior to need.
   4. Inform the instructor or the Access office of problems with accommodations as soon as they arise.
      
6. Receiving accommodations in the future
   1. Request accommodations every semester. You can do this by:
      1. Scheduling an appointment with the Access office to update accommodation requests or
      2. Filling out an Accommodation Update form. Note: You may be asked to make an appointment.
         
7. Other Access Office Services
   1. New student follow-up
   2. Personal and career counseling
   3. Mentoring, advocacy and problem-solving assistance
   4. Study skills and organizational skills help

 Student Application for Access Office Services (PDF)