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AccESS (Accommodations, Education, and Support Services) for Students with Disabilities is dedicated to providing equal opportunity and participation for qualified students who have documented physical, learning, psychological, or other disabilities.
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, Harcum College will provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations which allow equal access to its educational programs.
Documentation of a disability is essential to ensure that a competent professional has diagnosed the disability, and that the student qualifies to receive appropriate accommodations as required by law. The documentation will assist and guide in providing the most effective and appropriate strategies and accommodations for the student. The student must declare her/his disability to the College in order to be eligible for accommodations or special services. By law, the College is not responsible for making special accommodations for a student who has not declared and documented her/his disability. It is recommended that current and appropriate documentation be sent after College acceptance but in advance of matriculation. The student is responsible for arranging an appointment with the AccESS Coordinator to initiate the services.
Disclosure of a disability is confidential unless the student provides the AccESS Coordinator with written authorization to release information. This process is also required for placement testing and field site accommodations. Guidelines for documentation can be obtained from the AccESS Coordinator.
Services can include, but are not limited to:
- Tutoring
- Study Skills Training
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Advocacy
- Peer Support
Accommodations
Are based on documentation of disability and college/student collaborative determination of eligibility. Examples of accomodations are:
- Alternative Testing
- Note Takers
- Taped Texts/Lectures
- Scribes/Readers
- Enlarged Print
- Assistive Technology
For additional information, contact access@harcum.edu.
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