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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES?
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Any student who has a documented disability. Documentation includes an evaluation by a licensed or certified professional such as a physician, a psychologist, an audiologist, a learning disabilities specialist, etc. A disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual. These could include visual, hearing, speech impairments; cerebral palsy; epilepsy; cancer; heart disease; diabetes; specific learning disabilities such as mathematics disorder; HIV-related illness, and substance abuse disorders.
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WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
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Depending upon documentation
provided, students may be eligible for a note-taker,
a reader, or a sign
language interpreter. Our Labs are equipped
with the latest in adaptive
technology and software programs. These can
accommodate the needs of students with vision or
hearing impairments or students with learning disabilities.
In some cases, students may be eligible for extra
time on exams, course substitutions
or waivers of particular tests. The ACCESS department also provides Resource
Advisors to guide and advise, make referrals
to other agencies, and in some cases train students
to learn special strategies or skills that enhance
academic success. The department works to assist
students with disabilities to fully participate
in the educational and social activities of the
college.
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WHAT ABOUT A TUTOR?
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ACCESS provides tutorial support for eligible students.
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