Disabilities Services

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Documentation

If you are a student with a disability, you should complete the steps listed below:

• Submit documentation to verify presence of a disability. Documentation must be written by a qualified provider, such as a psychologist, physician, or a Special Education Coordinator, depending on the disability, and must provide a rationale for reasonable accommodations. NIACC supports the use of the Support for Accommodation Request (SAR) form. Use the links provided for a sample SAR form [pdf] and information (framework) [pdf] regarding it's completion. Contact your local AEA office for more information.
  
  

• For general guidelines regarding "essential elements of quality disability documentation" the AHEAD website discussing "documentation best practices" may be useful.

  Documentation should include:

  1. A description of the disability
  2. Tests administered, if applicable
  3. Effects of disability on student's ability to access NIACC's programs, services & activities
  4. Recommended accommodations for student in postsecondary education

• Complete a Disability Services Intake Questionnaire and provide this questionnaire to the Disability Services Office. This form needs to be completed before accommodation needs will be determined. The Questionnaire can be printed using the link provided or can be made available in alternate format by contacting the Disability Services Office, AB106.

  ** Documentation is kept confidential. Information is shared with NIACC faculty and staff on a need to know basis following the guidelines of FERPA, or as directed by the student.

Please note:  Transfer institutions may have additional requirements before reasonable accommodations will be approved. It is recommended that you contact your transfer institution for specific information regarding the process for registering with their Disability Services office and obtaining reasonable accommodations.

Resources for Evaluation of a Learning Disability

Helpful links

Intake Questionnaire
Accessible Route Map [pdf]
Notice Under the ADA
Disability Services Video

Disability Services Student Handbook
Transition Workshop

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Any student who believes he/she has been denied any service or benefit or otherwise discriminated against due to a disability may follow the steps outlined in NIACC’s
Grievance Procedure.