Accessibility Services
Mission Statement
Accessibility Services empowers students with disabilities to become independent learners by offering comprehensive support, resources, and advocacy. The office provides federally mandated accommodations to students with disabilities to promote equal access to programs and services. Accessibility Services fosters an inclusive and accessible learning environment on campus while promoting equity, independence, and academic success to ensure every student thrives and achieves their full potential within the college community and beyond.
Vision:
Accessibility Services strives to enhance students’ skills by providing the necessary tools, resources and support for students with disabilities to break barriers and achieve their aspirational goals.
Values:
The Office of Accessibility Services is committed to:
- Access - to provide assistive technology tools, resources and support to ensure equal access across SUNY WCC campus and programs.
- Collaboration – to connect and communicate with students, families, faculty, staff, campus community, and external resources to create a cohesive support network.
- Empowerment- to assist students in becoming self-advocates for their learning and academic success inside and outside the classroom.
- Education – to provide professional development opportunities on ADA compliance and understanding of Accommodations to students, faculty, and staff while providing training on Universal Design for Learning to eliminate barriers to academic success.
SPRING 2025 ACCOMMODATIONS
According to the SUNYWCC Academic Calendar, the last day to Add/Swap a class is 1/27/2025. Therefore, Semester Requests will be available for the Spring 2025 semester starting January 28, 2025. If students need their accommodations letter sent to professors prior to this date, please contact an Accessibility Services counselor immediately. Please use this link to book a virtual or in person appointment. Book an Appointment with Accessibility Services.
Master Your Success: Weekly Glean & Tech Training Series
When: Wednesday 11:00-12:00
Where: Tech 148
Boost Your Skills | Build Your Confidence | Take Control
What’s in it for you?
- Learn time management hacks
- Improve focus & organization
- Navigate college life like a pro
- Interactive & fun activities!
Americans with Disability Act & Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Complaints Complaint Form Instructions:
This form is for any student who wishes to file a grievance about a faculty member, a staff member, or another student regarding alleged discrimination based on disability.
EXCITING NEWS!
Accessibility Services is now using a NEW communication platform, ACCOMMODATE! This program will enable students to submit disability documentation, sign up for accommodations and schedule testing appointments. To learn more,
NEW STUDENT
RETURNING STUDENT
FACULTY
Guidelines & Procedures
See Accessbility Services Guidelines and Procedures here. As a result of an evaluation conducted by AHEAD (Association on Higher Education And Disability), our current Guidelines and Procedures are in the process of being modified. If you have any questions, please contact accessibility.services@sunywcc.edu.
We now have Virtual Open Office Hours for students, faculty and staff!
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursdays: 4:00-5:00 PM
Register to Vote
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