At Chesapeake College, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students. Our Accessibility Services are designed to adapt the College’s resources to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to all programs and facilities. Guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, we are committed to making sure that no qualified student is denied the benefits of any educational program or activity.

Our Purpose: The purpose of Accessibility Services is to adapt the College’s general services to the specialized individual needs of otherwise qualified students with disabilities, for the purpose of providing equal access to all programs and facilities.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Chesapeake College is committed to providing equal access and assurance that no qualified person shall by reason of a disability be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the College. Each qualified person shall receive reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs, and services.

 

Steps to Request Services

Download a copy of the checklist here, or explore the steps required to request support services below.

  1. Please complete the Accessibility Services Self-Disclosure Form. Once you submit that form, the Director of Accessibility Services, Lynnette Blake, will contact you for an appointment to discuss your disability and need for accommodations.
  2. Students who request reasonable accommodations must self-identify and register with the Accessibility & Student Conduct Coordinator in the Office of Accessibility Services located in the Learning Resource Center, room 113, on the Wye Mills Campus.
  3. Submit a comprehensive evaluation report that diagnoses your disability from your physician, psychologist or other certified clinician. ***See what this documentation should include.***(Secondary school information, such as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan may also be submitted, but such documents must also include a psychoeducational report.)
    Check your documentation to be sure it is current (within the past four years) and includes all required elements. If you do not have current and/or complete documentation and do not have a resource for evaluation, please call or make an appointment with the Accessibility Services office for a referral to testing facilities. Chesapeake College does not offer medical or psychological evaluations and does not provide funding for testing.
    The Accessibility Services Coordinator will complete an Accommodations Plan based on the documentation provided by your clinician and the information you provide. Please note: The documentation must support each accommodation you request.
  4. Bring completed disability documentation to your Accessibility Services appointment. The Accessibility Services Coordinator will discuss the classroom accommodations for which you are eligible based on the documentation and information you provide.YOU are responsible for providing your instructors with a copy of your Accommodations Plan. Your instructors will discuss with you how your Plan will be implemented for their course. If there are concerns about the Plan, the Accessibility Services Coordinator must be contacted as soon as possible to discuss any issues.

You will need to meet with the Accessibility Services Coordinator each semester to update your Plan and submit a copy of your class schedule.

New students requesting accommodations for the Placement Test must contact the Accessibility Services office to discuss your needs.

Policies & Resources

Note Taker Procedures

Service Animal Policy

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Accessibility Services Brochure

Postsecondary Accessibility Services

Disability Tuition Waiver

Communicating With and About People with Disabilities

Required Documentation

  • a current diagnosis statement identifying the disability
  • the date of the current diagnosis evaluation
  • the date of the original diagnosis
  • a description of the diagnosis criteria and/or the diagnostic test used
  • a description of the current functional impact
  • all treatment, medications, assistive devices/services currently prescribed or used
  • the credentials of the diagnosing professional
  • professional recommendations regarding accommodations and services

Accessibility Services Self-Disclosure Form

Please use the form below to submit information on your disability. Completion of this form is the first step in a discussion with the Accessibility and Student Compliance Coordinator about your disability and needs for accommodations. Once you have completed and submitted this form, someone from the office of Accessibility Services will contact you within the next 24-48 hours.

Accessibility Services Self-Disclosure Form
Name
Name
First
Last
I have been diagnosed by my high school’s IEP Team, medical provider, therapist, or clinician with the following;
Please mark all applicable items.