AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

NSCC complies with both the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If reasonable accommodations are warranted for the classes in which you are
enrolled, proper documentation must be provided to the office of Student Disability
Services. Documentation must be less than three years
old and from a qualified professional such as a medical
doctor, clinician, or other certified professional.

To learn more about the services available to

you through this office, please see the contact information below.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits job discrimination because of a
disability and requires affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with
disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential
functions of their jobs. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact the
Director of Human Resources to obtain an Employee ADA Self-
Disclosure/Accommodations Request and Certification of Physician forms.

ADA Title I
Title I of the ADA essentially states that an employer cannot discriminate against
qualified applicants and employees on the basis of their disabilities. Employers
having 15 or more employees (effective 7/26/94) are covered.

Section 504
Section 504 employment requirements, in most respects, are the same as those of
Title I, because the ADA was based on the Section 504 regulatory requirements.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Student Disability Services assists students who have documented physical,

emotional, or learning disabilities. SDS personnel assist eligible students with
academic planning, registration, and communication with faculty. SDS is
administered through Student Services.

Services Available
The Student Disability Services staff provides advising, advocacy, and
assistance to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality
education.

Academic Modifications
Students are assisted with Academic adjustments and modifications to
ensure that the requirements do not discriminate on the basis of a disability.
Academic requirements that are essential to the program of instruction or
directly related to licensing will not be considered as discriminatory.

Documentation
Student disability documentation is required.

Location
Student Services Building, S-114
on the Main Campus
120 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37209

Contact Us
Phone: 615-353-3721
Email: katherine.watts@nscc.edu

http://www.nscc.edu/student-resources/disability-services/

Process List

1. Apply
2. Complete Admissions Application
3. Make SDS appointment
4. Bring disability documentation
5. Register for classes
6. Contact SDS for scheduling
7. Get Accommodations Forms
8. Communicate with class instructors

ACCOMMODATIONS AND/OR ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENTS

Accommodations may include:

• Up-front seating
• Use of calculator
 • Textbooks on CD
• Use of scribe
• Taped lectures
• Large print
• Extended time on tests
• Individualized testing
• Adaptive technology
• Computer spell check/grammar check

SDS, STUDENT, AND FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of Student Disability Services Office

• Provide qualified students the rights guaranteed under ADA

• Arrange, coordinate, and provide disability-related support services to
students
• Advise faculty and staff on appropriate accommodations for students
• Assist in planning for accessible campus facilities
• Assess adaptive technological needs of students with disabilities and make
possible recommendations
• Provide disability awareness training
• Advocate issues on behalf of students with disabilities with the institute
• Respect the confidentiality of the student
• Encourage students towards self-advocacy

Responsibilities of the Faculty and Staff

• Support the Office of Student Disability Services in carrying out appropriate

accommodations and in learning about the individual student’s needs
• Refer students who could benefit from Student Disability Services

Responsibilities of the Student

• Voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and

extent of a disability. The college does not assume responsibility for providing
accommodations or services to students who have not identified themselves
as having a qualifying disability.
• Register with the Office of Student Disability Services by providing
documentation of the qualifying disability. Documentation can be medical,
educational, psychological, or other appropriate evaluative information.
• Set up an appointment to complete accommodations sheets.
• Contact instructors for any accommodations necessary by supplying an
accommodations sheet indicating individual needs. Accommodations are
made only if documentation is on file in the Office of Student Disability
Services.
• Modifications and/or accommodations required by students may differ
depending upon the nature of the student’s disability.
• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with liaison to problem solve, as needed.
• Work continuously toward self-advocacy.
• Accept the responsibility of learning and becoming aware of the disability.
• Plan ahead.