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Have Access at SCC!
At Southwestern Community College, we are committed to providing full and equal access for all students with disabilities. SCC offers appropriate support to reduce physical, instructional and attitudinal barriers while promoting student independence and self-advocacy.
Who is eligible?
• Attention Deficit Disorder • (ADD/ADHD)
• Psychological Disorders (Anxiety, • Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, etc.)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders •
(Asperger’s) •
What assistance is available?
Services and accommodations are designed to level the playing field, promote retention and support academic success. The Student Disability Services (SDS) Coordinator works collaboratively with students to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations that may include (but are not limited to):
Services are available for students with disabilities of a temporary or permanent nature that substantially limit their ability to fully participate in the learning process. Disabilities include (but are not limited to):
• Learning Disabilities •
• Classroom adjustments or modifications to remove architectural barriers
• Alternative testing arrangements (extended time, private setting, assistive
technology)
• Screen-reading software
(Read&Write, ZoomText, JAWS) • Note-taker or recording device
• Sign language interpreters
• Assistive technology equipment
(Smartpens, ReaderPens, calculators) • Assistive listening devices (Roger Pen
FM System)
• Textbooks and written materials in
alternative formats (digital, audio, large print, Braille)
You may request services at any time. However, please apply as soon as pos- sible so that supports can be in place before you need them.
To contact SCC’s Student Disability Services (SDS) Coordinator, call 828.339.4326. The Disability Services office is located on the lower level of Bal- sam Center, Jackson Campus.
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Physical/Mobility Impairments Neurological Impairments (TBI, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.) Chronic Illnesses (Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Crohn’s Disease, etc.) Visual Impairments/Blindness Hearing Impairments/Deafness
