Accessibility Services
The Accessibility Services Office is your go-to for disability-related information and support.
The Accessibility Services Office supports students with disabilities to fully engage in their college experience. Our office advocates for improved services, equipment, and campus accessibility for all students.
To receive accommodations, students must self-identify as having a disability by contacting the Accessibility Services Office. Students must also complete the Accessibility Services Intake Form online. This form is the first one listed under Accessibility Handbook and Forms on this page.
After the Intake Form is submitted, the Accessibility Services Office will contact the student to schedule an Intake/Orientation meeting. During this meeting, students will receive the Accessibility Services Handbook, review possible accommodations, and discuss the types of documentation that can verify a disability.
Following the orientation, a staff member will schedule an additional meeting to finalize the student’s official accommodations. Students are responsible for delivering their academic accommodation forms to each of their instructors. Students must complete the Accessibility Services Student Intake form every new semester that they are requesting accommodations for. New academic accommodation forms must be obtained from Accessibility Services Office each semester.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability as a person who:
- has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;
- has a record of such an impairment; or
- is regarded as having such impairment
If you are unsure that you have a disability, but would like to learn more, contact amickelson@scciowa.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Accommodations will vary from person to person based on how their disability affects them. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the tasks, environment, or to the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program.
The Accessibility Services Office considers documentation as a written, qualified professional evaluation, which identifies a disability/disabilities that substantially limit a major life area. The documentation should identify the disability/disabilities, its effects on learning and academic performance, and the types of accommodations recommended. The Accessibility Services staff will consider documentation in written format explaining past accommodations received in similar situations such as Individual Education Program (IEP), Summary of Performance plans (SOP) or 504 Plans. In cases where the documentation does not support the requested accommodation(s), the Accessibility Services staff may request further substantiating documentation.
Accommodations are effective when you present each instructor with an accommodation letter. Accommodations are not retroactive; if you wait to give the letters to your instructors, be aware that you cannot go back and re-take exams.
Yes. All SCC students must complete our digital intake form to request academic accommodations. This link replaces the paper form, and is routed directly and securely to our staff. Students must complete the intake form each semester that they are registered for accommodations. Students must complete the digital intake form prior to scheduling appointments with our office. After completing this form, a staff member from our office will be in contact with you to set up an orientation meeting. If a student is approved for accommodations, they will be sent a copy of their approval letter electronically via their SCC email account. It is the student’s responsibility to provide these letters to their instructors
The Accessibility Services staff work with faculty to facilitate classroom and testing accommodations. Faculty members are encouraged to modify rather than waive specific requirements, so that all students, as much as possible, get the same academic experiences. Collaboration across the college can ensure commitment to the success of students with disabilities and can assist professionals and faculty members to better meet the needs of students with disabilities, and help foster an environment conducive to academic success.
Accessibility handbook and forms
Accessibility Services Student Intake Form
Accommodations at College Events Policy
Application for Accommodations in SCC Housing
Animals on Campus Guideline and Agreement in SCC Housing
Housing Accommodations Appeal-Grievance Form
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