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Disability is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment." Major life activities include, but are not limited to "functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working."

STEP 1: Complete the Online Request Form and Upload Documentation

The documentation should be prepared by a licensed or credentialed professional with expertise in the condition being evaluated. They must have relevant training and experience and have no relation to you. On letterhead, the documentation must be typed, dated, and signed. Additionally, the documentation must contain a diagnostic statement identifying the disability, a description of the diagnostic methodology, and a description of any current functional limitations associated with your condition (i.e. severity, frequency, pervasiveness of the condition).

Guidelines/Tips for Submitting Documentation for Eligibility

Once your accommodations’ request has been approved, you and your instructors will receive an email during the first week of class with a letter detailing your approved accommodations attached. No disability information is shared with instructors.  While students may discuss their accommodations with their instructors, they are never required to disclose their diagnosis to anyone other than the OAS. 

Once you have been approved to receive accommodations, you will receive an official notice with your accommodations and all of your instructors will receive your approved accommodations too. No disability information is shared with instructors. You must log in with your CBC Office365 account to access your approved accommodation notice. If you need any assistance, please contact the IT Department at (361) 354-2522.

Each semester, OAS communicates approved accommodations to students and teachers for each of their courses. It is the responsibility of the student to discuss accommodations with their instructors. Students are encouraged to notify instructors within the first week of the semester. While students may discuss their accommodations with their instructors, they are never required to disclose their diagnosis to anyone other than the OAS.

Determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations is based on documentation submitted as well as any discussion with the student. The student and the Director of Accessibility Services will determine appropriate accommodations for courses. Documentation becomes part of students' educational records and is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Accommodations Renewal Process

The renewal form is required so OAS staff can review your accommodations and determine if any revisions need to be made. You are required to complete and submit the renewal form each semester to receive accommodations.  We care about your success and want to ensure that our office has your most up to date to provide you the support to be academically successful.

OAS RESOURCES

Below is a variety of websites and technology that can assist individuals with disabilities. We are not endorsing any product, and we are merely sharing available resources. We encourage you to research all options based on diagnosis and recommended accommodations.

Online Learning

 

Accessible books:

Text-to-speech:

Note taking assistance:

Screen readers for blind or low vision:

 

If you feel that you have been discriminated against based on your race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age by an employee of Â鶹´«Ã½ College, you are to file a complaint using the online Title IX form. You can also contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dixie Lytle, at dalytle@coastalbend.edu or (361) 354-2218.