Accommodations and Services

Approved accommodations indicate specifically what is required for academic access. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) clearly specifies the importance and liability that educational institutions have in addressing access needs for students with disabilities. An Accommodation Plan indicates in writing what support services a specific student is eligible to receive. This can involve such things as classroom assistance (ASL interpreters), or testing accommodations (time extensions, distraction-reduced room, etc.). Although it is the responsibility of the student to indicate what support services would be helpful for effective access, students sometimes are not quite sure what they need or may need at the onset of the semester.

The Access and ADA Services Office can assist the student with determining the scope of services needed by requesting secondary school records and pertinent medical information, if necessary. Copies of the Accommodation Plan are signed, provided to the student, and kept by the Access Office.

Below is detailed information on many accommodations for reference. A student’s accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case manner, and not all students will qualify for all accommodations. It is vital that accommodations do not interfere with the integrity of the courses and programs offered through MACC and are appropriate in terms of the disability and limitation of the student.

Reasonable Accommodations defined:

Reasonable accommodations are academic adjustments or services that:

provide equal access to education
are appropriate to the individual needs of the student
result from a clearly defined connection to a significant impairment or disability

Accommodations may not:

compromise the integrity of the course or create a fundamental alteration to the course
reduce the educational rigor of the course or course activities
involve personal aids or devices for personal use
cause undue financial hardship to the institution