Disability Services

Disability Services and Accommodations

Welcome to the North Arkansas College Office of Disability Services (DS). bg真人游戏注册 is committed to providing the support needed for equal access and equal educational opportunity for each student. If a student has a documented disability that could impact the pursuit of an education, accommodations may be requested by contacting the disability coordinator. The student must request accommodations to receive accommodations. Accommodation plans are created specifically for the student by the disability coordinator. All services comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and subsequent state and federal legislation.

Physical facilities for disabled stakeholders and visitors include the following:

Strobes in restrooms, classrooms and public areas activated whenever audible alarms sound
Wheelchair lift between the Bradley Student Center and the Pioneer Pavilion
Ground floor exits on each floor of the 3-story business building because of the hilly terrain.
Door assists on most outdoor exits and designated restrooms
Brailed room numbers
Ample designated parking including lift van accessible spaces
Curb cuts at entrances
Wheelchair height water fountains and sinks
Wheelchair height computer desks
Reduced distraction testing room

Accommodation Request Procedure

North Arkansas College requests that students seeking accommodations follow the disability accommodations request procedure to ensure that appropriate accommodations are available.

Students requesting accommodations should complete the online Disability Services Student Intake Form at least two weeks before the accommodations are needed. This allows time for the process to be completed and ensures accommodations are in place to maximize success. If the student would prefer a paper form, the student may request that form from the Disability Services Coordinator or from the Advising Center. Assistance in completing the form may also be requested from either party.

This must be done each semester to request accommodations because student schedules change on a semester basis. Also, accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students are encouraged to complete the accommodation request process before the start of classes or as early as possible in the semester if the student suspects an accommodation may be needed.

After the Disability Services Coordinator (DSC) receives the Disability Services Student Intake Form, appropriate documentation will be requested by the DSC, and an interview with the student may be scheduled to discuss appropriate accommodations and an accommodation plan with be created. Most disabilities require some sort of documentation. Examples include letters from doctors, reports or bills that include a diagnosis, and IEPs that include a diagnosis. After accommodations are agreed upon, the student completes the Student Contract and the DSC creates accommodation letters to be given to the instructors by the student requesting accommodations. The student can elect to receive the accommodation letters by email or in person from the DSC. Regardless of the method, it is the student’s responsibility to give the instructor the accommodation letters. The student is expected to visit with the instructor regarding the accommodation letter to ensure that both the student and instructor understand the accommodation and how to proceed through the class. The instructor then completes the receipt of the accommodation letter and submits it to the DSC.

If the student feels that the accommodation is not being met according to the accommodation letter, then he or she should immediately contact the DSC for assistance.

Disability Services Student Intake Form

Student Contract

Renewing Accommodations

Students requesting accommodations MUST complete the Disability Services Student Intake Form and Student Contract each semester to ensure that the appropriate accommodations are suited for the scheduled courses.

Disability Services Student Intake Form

Student Contract

Confidentiality

All records concerning student disabilities are protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Disability records to not follow you when you transfer to another college or university and are not shared with employers.

Section 504 | ADA Grievance Procedure

Any North Arkansas College student who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of disability or has been denied access or accommodations required by law may make a complaint using this procedure. In general, 504/ADA complaints address the following types of concerns:

Disagreements or denials regarding requested services, accommodations, or modifications to bg真人游戏注册 practices or requirements
Alleged inaccessibility of a bg真人游戏注册 program or activity
Alleged harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability
Any other alleged violations of the ADA and/or Section 504.

*The Section 504 | ADA Grievance Procedure does not supersede other bg真人游戏注册 pololcies and procedures

Informal Resolution

Students may first discuss a concern directly with the staff or faculty member involved to reach an informal resolution or they may choose to contact the DSC for assistance. If the student chooses to use the DSC’s assistance, he/she should contact the DSC within 30 days of the event or action giving rise to the student’s concern, and the DSC will discuss the issue with the student and other parties involved within 10 days in an effort to resolve the issue. The DSC will notify the student of the outcome of the informal grievance.

Formal Grievance Procedure

Students who wish to initiate a formal grievance procedure should complete a Feedback Forum form and follow academic or non-academic grievance procedures depending on the nature of the complaint. The DSC or other staff member with knowledge of disability accommodations will be included in discussions concerning grievance resolution and any appeals.

In accordance with the requirement of 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) North Arkansas College will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. North Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Education, the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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