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SECTION 2: SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESCALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE is committed to serving college students with disabilities. All departments across the college are available to provide a broad diversity of services designated to the needs of college students with disabilities. Reminders
Disability Services The Office of Services for Special Student Populations is the central contact point for students with disabilities. Services for students with disabilities focus upon providing individualized accommodations while promoting student responsibility and self-advocacy. Disability Services (DS) views the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities as a collaborative effort, requiring the cooperation of faculty, staff, and students. Students who choose not to self-identify when they enter CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE do not forfeit their right to identify themselves and to receive accommodations at a later date. However, CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE is not obligated to provide accommodations or services for students with disabilities until students are registered with DS and make known their need for accommodations each academic term. Disability Services is located in Chasteen Student Center room 218 on the Decatur campus. The phone number is 256-306-2630 (voice) and fax 256-350-2656. E-mail address: dmh@calhoun.edu. DS is available during the normal operating hours of the institution. Mobility Orientation CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE provides mobility orientation to the campus for students that need and request mobility orientation. Students should contact Student Affairs as early as possible to make arrangements for mobility orientation to campus. Call (256) 306-2870 for an appointment. Parking Accessible parking areas are available to students who are certified for disability parking by their home state. Handicap placards or license plates are required for disability parking privileges. Calhoun Community College does not issue these items. Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles for more details. Brewer Library and Learning Resources Center System Access & Assistance Library staff may be contacted during business hours to ensure access to library collections and services. Special services include research assistance, telephone reference, retrieval of materials, photocopying assistance, library orientation, special checkout arrangements, and extended loan periods for reserved materials. To contact the Library: 256-306-2774, Decatur circulation desk; 256-306-2777, Decatur reference desk; 256-890-4777, Huntsville Learning Resources Center TRIO Services Trio Services is a federally funded program that provides academic assistance to eligible students who qualify, including students with disabilities. Reading and study skills classes, academic counseling, tutoring, and assistance with financial aid applications are provided for eligible students. Students may inquire about TRIO Services at (256)-306-2634. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) ADRS exists to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their potential. ADRS provides necessary diagnostic medical, educational, technology, Independent Living, vocational counseling, and employment services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them in entering into employment. They do not provide comprehensive psychological services. For more information contact ADRS in Decatur at (256) 353-2754, in Huntsville at (256) 650-1700, or at http://www.rehab.state.al.us/default.htm. NOTE: Students with disabilities are encouraged to become actively involved with campus organizations. One of our goals at DS is to assist students with developing self-advocacy skills and becoming an active member on campus. If you need more information about a campus organization, contact the Student Activities Facilitator at (256) 306-2640, email at kbh@calhoun.edu Back to MenuReturn to Services for Persons with Disabilities | Student Services | Calhoun's Homepage |
