The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its subsequent amendments along with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are the basis for Disability Services.

If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, you are required to register with Disability Services Office each semester.  Please do not request accommodations directly from your instructor. All students receiving accommodations must be qualified through the Office of Disability Services.

Documentation Needed for Accommodations

1) Students need to open and print out our form Disability Services Form

2) Provide documentation signed and dated by your doctor or treatment professional with the following information provided:

1) Diagnosis

2) Treatment or assistance you are receiving

3) Any medications (if applicable)

3) Behaviors or limitations that my impact you during classes

4) Suggestions or ideas from you doctor on how we can best accommodate you

Accommodations we have provided but not limited to:

• Materials in alternative format (Braille printer, JAWS software, enlargement of materials, Books on tape, Victor Vibe Readers
• Note takers
• Test accommodations (extended time)
• Auxiliary aids
• Tape recording of lectures
  
  

Effective July 1, 2008 please contact Melissa Johnson for more information:

                          Disability Coordinator                                                             

                          Melissa Johnson                                                                      

                          One Community College Drive                                               

                          Hazard KY  41701                                                                   

                           606-487-3405                                                                            

                          Melissad.Johnson@kctcs.edu

If a student chooses not to self-identify the institution is not obligated to provide accommodations at any point of time

A student is entitled to self-identify at any time, however it is strongly suggested to contact a representative before the start of each semester to allow us to serve you to the best of our abilities.