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Alamance Community College is invested in full compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments of 2008, and the ADA revisions of 2010. The College ensures that policies, procedures, programs, activities and facilities are appropriately accessible to students. The College focuses on the student as an individual and works toward equal opportunity, full integration into the campus environment, physical accessibility, and the provision of reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services to students.
Accessibility Services:
Accessibility Services provides reasonable accommodations and services for students with documented disabilities in order to access the college’s programs.
Students must initiate the request for Accessibility Services.
Student responsibilities:
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Self-disclose the disability to Accessibility Services
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Provide appropriate documentation
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Engage in an interactive process with the Coordinator of Accessibility Services
Students are strongly encouraged to begin the documentation process at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester or course. Information provided by a student is voluntary and appropriate confidentiality is maintained. An appointment with the Coordinator of Accessibility Services is required for accommodations and/or services to begin.
Accessibility Services Webpage
Access to Achievement:
Access to Achievement provides support to students who self-identify with a disability. Documentation is not required for eligibility.
A2A support can include:
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Check-Ins
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Person centered planning
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Creating a network of support
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Targeting educational and career goals
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Assistance with college processes
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Peer Mentoring
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Social engagement
Access to Achievement Webpage
Assistive Technology - Digital Technology Tools:
The College is committed to ensuring courses, instructional material, and digital content are accessible to all students. Various assistive technologies to increase student access to learning are available with the use of your college credentials.
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Read & Write, a literacy support tool to increase access, understanding, and expression.
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Orbit Note, a tool that makes documents accessible and actionable.
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Equatio, a digital math toolbar that increases access to users within STEM content.
Technology Tools Webpage
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