2010-2011 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

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SUPPORT SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Disability Services
NFCC delivers services to students with disabilities as established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The legal requirements set forth in those acts
ensure equal access to educational opportunities through reasonable modifications in college policies,
practices, and/or procedures. The following is a non-exhaustive list of services that can be rendered to
students with a documented disability.
• Note-taking services
• Interpreter
• Testing modifications
• Entrance and Exit Waivers
• Standardized testing accommodations (TABE, CPT, PERT, CJ-BAT, CLEP, etc.)
• Course substitutions
• Accessible classroom, location and furniture
• Alternative format learning materials
• Assistive Technology/Adaptive Equipment
• Reader/Scribe (unless available through assistive technology)
• Priority Registration
Please note that modification(s) can be made, unless making the modification(s) entails a fundamental
alteration to the nature of the service, program, or activity.
Any student with a disability may request assistance through the Office of Student Disability Services.
If possible, requests for services should be made prior to the beginning of an academic term to ensure
timely implementation. Students may call (850) 973-1661 or (850) 973-1682 (V) or (850) 973-1611 (TTY)
for an appointment or additional information.
Students seeking course substitutions based on a documented disability should be aware that universities
may require specific courses for acceptance into limited access major programs of study. NFCC Student
Disability Services personnel and academic advisors will work with students to explain academic program
requirements and course substitution concerns.
Students with Serious Illnesses
Students with serious illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, HIV and AIDS, often wish to continue their
normal educational pursuits to the extent allowed by their condition. NFCC supports these endeavors as
long as students are able to meet acceptable performance standards. As in the case of other disabilities,
NFCC shall make reasonable accommodations in accordance with all legal requirements, to allow students
with these illnesses to continue their education. For more information, please see the Office of Student
Disability Services.
2010-2011 NFCC College Catalog