Guide for Students with Disabilities

This guide combines materials from many sources, particularly Blue Mountain Community College and the State of Oregon Post-secondary Transitions Project. It is intended to assist students with disabilities in obtaining equal access to the best learning environment possible while at COCC. It provides answers to anticipated questions about services and other resources designed to accommodate students with disabilities. Note: we recommend you read this entire document for reference.

GET STARTED

• Preparing for College
• Admission/Registration Procedures
• Initial Meeting
• Auditing Classes
• Adult Basic Education

DO I QUALIFY FOR SERVICES? 

• Documentation of Disability

TIPS & INFORMATION

• Confidentiality
• Continuance of Services
• Be Your Own Advocate
• Other Tips for Success
• Getting Around
• Access to Special Events
• Parking
• Medical Emergencies
• Evacuation
• Library Information

SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodated Testing
• Advising
• Aides
• Auditory Books
• Computer Center
• Counseling
• Enlarged Print
• Interpreters
• Note Takers
• Realtime Captioning
• Recording Lectures
• Service Animals Policies and Procedures
• Specialized Equipment
• Writing Lab

COCC'S POLICY STATEMENT

• Operating Principles
• Your Civil Rights

COCC CONCERNS PROCEDURE

APPENDICES

• Appendix A
• Appendix B  
• Appendix C