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Special Needs Program Support Services
For Disabled Students

A variety of academic and physical accommodations are available to qualified students with disabilities. As defined by the ADA, a qualified individual is one who with or without reasonable accommodations can perform the essential functions of a program or course requirement. The essential requirements of an academic course or program need not be modified to accommodate an individual with a disability.

An individual is considered to have a disability if s/he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.

A major life function is seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, learning, caring for oneself, and working. This definition includes those individuals with learning disabilities, psychological problems and chronic health impairments.

Students must request services through the disability services office in a timely manner, preferably before the quarter begins.

Students wishing to access disability services must:

1. Complete the Services Request Form
2. Submit appropriate documentation.
3. Meet with the Special Needs Specialist to discuss approval or non-approval of request for accommodations.
4. If approved, meet with Special Needs Specialist quarterly to discuss accommodations and obtain a Classroom Accommodation form if applicable.

Appropriate documentation consists of a written report completed by a qualified provider. In general, all documentation should be typed on letterhead stationary or be in report format, must be current and should clearly state the following information:

• a clearly stated diagnosis of a disability
• symptoms of the disability
• test scores which support a cognitive or learning disability
• medications and any adverse side effects
• recommendations regarding necessary accommodations
• the student's functional limitations in an academic environment
• the signature, printed name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator
• the date of evaluation

All records are kept confidential.

Accommodations can include but are not limited to:

• Alternative Testing
  • Extended time on test
  • Non-distracting environment
• Assistive Technology
  • Voice Recognition Software
  • Magnification Software
  • Tape Recorders
  • CCTV
• Audio Taped Lectures
• Note Takers
• Faculty Liason
• Interpreting Services

Students may obtain a Request for Services form by calling the Special Needs office at 912-538-3126 or stopping by Room 110 on the Vidalia Campus.

Documentation should be sent to:

Southeastern Technical College
Special Needs Office
3001 East First Street
Vidalia, Georgia 30474
Southeastern Technical College reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of submitted documentation and requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Special Needs
Helen Thomas
Room 110
(912) 538-3126
hthomas@southeasterntech.edu