Disability Services

Disability Services

How to Access Services

Steps

1. Apply for services
2. Submit supporting documents
3. Follow up with Disability Services Representative

Welcome to CCC&TI. We are glad you are here.

Disability Services assists qualified students to gain equal access and quality services in compliance with federal and state laws by coordinating accommodations and support services.

Disability Services welcomes you, and we are here to assist you. In order to be successful at CCC&TI, consider the following list of recommendations.

• If you plan to request accommodations, fill out the form in this booklet titled “Disability Services Application” and email, mail, or bring the form to the DS representative on your campus. Or call, email, or write to your campus’s representative to begin the accommodation process.
• Accommodations may change each semester according class requirements, so Disability Services should be one of your first stops every semester. Bring your schedule, so DS can prepare new accommodation forms for you. In certain circumstances, you may need to provide updated documentation of your disability.
• If an instructor has questions about accommodations, refer him or her to DS. We will work with instructors and students to resolve questions.
• Advocate for yourself politely and consistently with instructors and others. Most people will listen to what you have to say and want to work with you.
• Talk to instructors if you have problems, and cooperate with them on solutions. Keep DS informed. College courses are challenging and require many hours of work.
• Use the resources CCC&TI offers such as The Writing Center, tutoring services in Academic Support, personal and career counseling in the Counseling and Advising Center, employment services in the Career Planning and Placement Center, Library (LRC) resources, workshops, Academic Advisors, and Supplemental Instruction.
• Study each class’s syllabus carefully, so you are familiar with instructors’ rules, attendance policies, and grading scales. Regular attendance in class is vital to success.
• Plan your time carefully, setting aside regular study times every day. A daily study schedule is more effective than an “I’ll do it when I have time” approach.
• Work with your academic advisor to balance your schedule each semester, planning your most challenging courses at a time when your attention is most efficient.
• Take notes every day, and date your notes and handouts. Keep notes organized into separate notebooks. Use a day planner or a cell phone to keep track of important due dates and test dates. Refer to and update the information often. Last of all, keep a positive attitude and avoid negative thinking.

Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Disability Services

What is CCC&TI’s obligation to students with disabilities?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 2009 amended law (ADAAA) require reasonable accommodations be provided to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities in order to compensate for the disability and make all material and programs accessible. A disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act is defined as a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity or bodily function.

Are any accommodations required?

No required accommodations exist in disability law for any disability. Accommodations must address each disability individually along with its relationship to acquiring information or skills required in each course and accessibility to offerings of the college. Examples of common accommodations include recording a class, use of a calculator, extended time on tests, note takers, and testing in a reduced-distraction environment. Other accommodations are also available under specific circumstances. Students’ preferences are considered.

How are accommodations determined?

Ideally, accommodations are determined at the beginning of each semester in a cooperative process including faculty, disability services, and the student. This situation is not always possible if questions of confidentiality arise such as when a student chooses not to disclose information about a disability to an instructor. The instructor is the expert in course content and academic expectations; the student knows best what may or may not work for his or her learning style and disability, and disability services is a resource for ideas as well as being responsible for determining that the college is meeting the needs of students with disabilities with timely, reasonable accommodations as required by law. Accommodations are not in place until the accommodation form is signed by faculty, students, and disability services. Accommodations do not guarantee success; they attempt to provide access to learning and other offerings of CCC&TI.

How long do accommodations apply?

Accommodations may change any time during the semester if new medical or psychological information is obtained, if current accommodations are ineffective, or if the status of the student's disability changes. No deadline for requesting accommodations exists. Certain disabilities may not affect a student's learning or behavior. However, certain medical conditions may affect a student's attendance and learning at times during the semester and not at other times. Each situation is evaluated individually.

What are the student's responsibilities?

The student is responsible for working with Disability Services, providing medical and/or psychological documentation, requesting accommodations in a timely manner, discussing the accommodations with instructors, and securing required signatures. The student is also responsible for meeting academic requirements of each class and abiding by the procedures in each class's syllabus as well as the CCC&TI Student Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities Related to Disability Services

Students

• Identify themselves to Disability Services and work with DS personnel to determine accommodations as early as possible at the beginning of each semester.
• Provide current documentation of the disability according to college’s policy.
• Provide instructors with a signed copy of the accommodation form.
• Communicate with DS during the semester and at the beginning of each semester.
• Maintain responsibility for learning including meeting academic standards, academic integrity, and behavior according to the college’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Become familiar with all policies and procedures of the college and abide by them. Ask questions if any information is unclear.
• Understand differences between secondary and post-secondary disability laws and procedures.

Faculty

• Communicate and collaborate with Disability Services.
• Meet with students with disabilities as soon as possible.
• Give consideration to students’ need for privacy.
• Provide reasonable accommodations on the accommodation form from DS.
• Maintain course expectations and standards consistently according to the course syllabus and in keeping with the CCC&TI Student Code of Conduct.
• Prepare, present, and provide instructional materials in accessible formats

CCC&TI

• Comply with federal and state laws pertaining to students with disabilities.
• Maintain records according to the confidentiality requirements of FERPA.
• Provide accessibility in all offerings of the college.
• Offer diverse services and opportunities which improve the quality of life.

Differences between High School and College for Students with Disabilities

Forms and Policies

• Disability Services Application
• Documentation Policy
• Memorandum of Understanding

Contacts