Accommodations & Accessibility

Autism Spectrum

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with documented autism spectrum disorder. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

1. The following professionals are considered qualified to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorder: psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, neurologists, or an interdisciplinary team. All reports should be on letterhead, dated, signed, and include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.
2. A psychoeducational report including social-behavioral testing should be current within five years. Documentation should substantiate the need for service based on the student’s current functioning in an educational setting. If the student has been evaluated by an autism center such as TEACCH, please include the evaluation in the submitted documentation. Do not submit handwritten documents.
3. The impact of the disability on the individual should be discussed with particular detail regarding academic and social requirements. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate the accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.
4. A clear diagnostic statement of the disorder, including DSM-IV, IV-R, or V diagnosis, and a summary of present symptoms must accompany the documentation. In addition, a summary of evaluation procedures, diagnostic tests used, and evaluation results should be included. A comprehensive report would include:

• • Ability testing
  • Achievement testing
  • Specific cognitive processing evaluated for strengths and weaknesses, including visual-spatial processing
  • Social-emotional status—formal assessment instruments and/or clinical interview are appropriate.

The Slosson Intelligence Test and the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test are primarily screening devices which are not comprehensive enough to provide the information necessary to make accommodation decisions.

The Wide Range Achievement Test is not a comprehensive measure of achievement and, therefore, is not useful as the sole measure of achievement.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with a documented disability of deaf or hard of hearing. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

1. An audiogram indicating the severity of the hearing impairment must be provided by a licensed audiologist.
2. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate each accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.
3. If other disabilities are present, please provide additional reports.

Local and national shortages of sign language interpreters make providing their services a critical concern for Disability Support Services (DSS).

Learning Disability

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with a documented disability of deaf or hard of hearing. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

NOTE: The following professionals are considered qualified to assess and diagnose learning disabilities: appropriately licensed/certified clinical psychologists, school psychologists, and neuropsychologists. The professional must have expertise in evaluating the impact of the learning disability on the student’s educational performance. All reports should be on letterhead, dated, signed, and include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.

1. A psychoeducational report should be current within five years. Documentation should substantiate the need for service based on the student’s current functioning in an educational setting.
2. A psychoeducational evaluation should include a clinical interview. The student’s developmental, academic, mental, and social history should be investigated and reported. This evaluation must include a comprehensive assessment battery including aptitude, achievement, and processing instruments.

The following aptitude tests are considered appropriate in the substantiation of a learning disability:

• • Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV); Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV)
  • Woodcock-Johnson Test Psychoeducational Battery-III: Test of Cognitive Ability
  • Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)

The Slosson Intelligence Test and the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test are primarily screening devices which are not comprehensive enough to provide the information necessary to make accommodation decisions.

The following achievement tests are considered appropriate in the substantiation of a learning disability:

• • Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery-III: Tests of Achievement
  • Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-II (WIAT-III)
  • Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults (SATA)

The Wide Range Achievement Test is not a comprehensive measure of achievement and, therefore, is not useful as the sole measure of achievement.

3. The impact of the disability should be discussed with particular detail regarding academic requirements. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate the accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.

Medical / Physical / Mobility Disabilities

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with a documented disability of deaf or hard of hearing. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

1. Documentation should be prepared by a licensed/clinical physician qualified to diagnosis the disability. All documentation must be submitted on the official letterhead of the professional describing the disability. The report should be dated, signed and include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.
2. A current diagnosis with date of diagnosis, date of last visit, and severity of the condition should be included, as well as treatment history and treatment plan. DSS reserves the right to request additional documentation if deemed necessary to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
3. The impact of the condition on the individual should be discussed with particular detail regarding academic requirements. Documentation consisting only of a diagnosis, chart notes, and/or prescription pad notations is insufficient. Do not submit handwritten documentation.
4. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate the accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.
5. What medication(s) does the student take for medical support? Do symptoms persist even with medication?
6. In cases of head trauma or medical conditions which affect the brain, a current neuropsychological or psychological evaluation report may allow the student to be accommodated more thoroughly.

Psychological / Psychiatric Disabilities

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with a documented disability of deaf or hard of hearing. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

1. Documentation should be prepared by a licensed/clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or other professional qualified to diagnosis emotional/mental health disabilities. All documentation must be submitted on the official letterhead of the professional describing the disability. The report should be dated, signed and include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.
2. A current diagnostic code (DSM-IV, IV-R, V), date of diagnosis, date of last visit, and severity of the condition should be included, as well as treatment history and treatment plan. DSS reserves the right to request additional documentation if deemed necessary to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
3. The impact of the disorder on the individual should be discussed with particular detail regarding academic requirements. Documentation consisting only of a diagnosis, chart notes, and/or prescription pad notations is insufficient. Do not submit handwritten documentation.
4. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate the accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.
5. What medication(s) does the student take for emotional/mental health support? Do symptoms persist even with medication?
6. A current neuropsychological or psychological evaluation report may allow the student to be accommodated more thoroughly.

Visual Impairment

Carteret Community College provides reasonable accommodations for students with a documented disability of deaf or hard of hearing. Post-secondary students no longer have IEPs because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not exist at the college level; however, an IEP may be included as part of a more comprehensive report. Carteret Community College students are governed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically subpart E.

Carteret Community College Disability Support Services will make the final determination of whether appropriate and reasonable accommodations are warranted and can be provided for the individual. Students with disabilities are expected to satisfy the academic standards required by the college and perform essential course functions without substantially altering the curriculum requirements.

Required Documentation

1. Documentation must be provided by an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other licensed eye care professional. All documentation must be submitted on the official letterhead of the professional describing the disability. The report should be dated, signed and include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator.
2. Documentation should include a diagnosis and specify best corrected visual acuity and degrees of visual field in each eye. Include the date of diagnosis, date of last visit, and severity of the condition, as well as treatment history and treatment plan.
3. Describe the impact the impairment has on the individual’s visual ability and the functional limitations it may impose. The impact should be discussed with particular detail regarding academic requirements. Documentation consisting only of a diagnosis, chart notes, and/or prescription pad notations is insufficient. Do not submit handwritten documentation.
4. If specific recommendations of accommodations are made, the rationale must relate the accommodation to the functional limitations imposed by the disability.