Disabilities/Accommodations
Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), Students with Disabilities:
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Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. In accordance with EGCC procedures, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact EGCC Disability Services at [email protected] to discuss your specific needs. You must (1) register with EGCC Disability Services, and (2) provide a letter of accommodation from EGCC Disability Services to receive reasonable accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Scheduled appointments are available at both the Youngstown and Steubenville campuses and online. You can reach Disability Services at [email protected] for registration, scheduling of appointments, and coordination of accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations may include (but are not limited to) alternative methods of testing to show mastery of required material, modification of time allowances for testing and required projects, note-takers, interpreters, approved assistance equipment, and/or access to lecture notes and materials such as overhead slides. Effective and reasonable accommodation in the classroom does not include fundamental alteration of the curriculum, classroom standards, or length of class. Accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis by the College.
Students are responsible for notifying EGCC Disability Services regarding any disabilities for which they may need special services. Students are responsible for providing to EGCC Disability Services pertinent documentation from a medical professional, psychiatrist, psychologist or any other necessary third party and must be submitted to Disability Services and kept on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does an “ADA Accommodation” mean? Open Document
- What’s the difference between my IEP/504 Service Plan and ADA Accommodations in College? Open Document
- How can I give permission for my family or friends to discuss my disability plan with the Office of Disability Services? Open Document
- How can I give permission for the Office of Disability Services to work with other Departments at EGCC? Open Document
- How does my doctor or other medical provider send a report about my disability? Open Document
Register Online for Disability Services
We are excited to offer you our online registration application for disability services at any time during the school year (including summer months). Online registration is for your convenience and so that we can work with you more quickly. Please note that registering does not mean that you will automatically receive disability services. Once you register online we review your information and determine if you have a “documented” disability that qualifies for ADA accommodations. You may also receive an email from [email protected] stating that more information is needed to make our decision. In that case we will work with you to quickly resolve the matter of your eligibility. We are here to help you and support you in any way we can.
Step 1: Complete our online registration application.
Step 2: Email [email protected] documentation that you have evidencing your present disability. The document is preferably from a health care provider or a recent IEP/504 Service Plan. Start with a document you have at home to see if it is sufficient before asking your health care provider for information. You can give this Medical Documentation Form to your health care provider. If you do not have this type of proof of your disability–there still may be other ways we can obtain verification as required by law. Email [email protected] and let us know. We are here to help.
Helpful Links
https://www.ada.gov/ Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
https://ood.ohio.gov/ Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/ Social Security Administration
https://www.aapd.com/ American Association of People with Disabilities