Prospective Students With Disabilities

Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (1990) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) were designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities. To comply with this legislation, Monroe County Community College has developed a non-discrimination policy and guidelines for Services for Persons With Disabilities.

WHAT IS A DISABILITY?

The Americans With Disabilities Act specifies that a person with a disability is one who:

• Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity;
  
• Has a record of such an impairment; or,
• Is regarded as having such an impairment.
  

  Learning is a major life activity. Students may have specific learning disabilities that affect their progress in learning. Students may have other disabling conditions that affect their access to the classroom and instruction. Each type of disability may be addressed with a specific accommodation.
  

  Accommodations for Students With Disabilities are designed to "level the playing field," making it possible for students with disabilities to take advantage of the opportunities for learning all students at Monroe County Community College enjoy.

WHAT SHOULD A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY DO?

A high school student with a disability should become familiar with the guidelines for Making the Transition From High School to Monroe County Community College.

All students making the transition should ask themselves, How is College Different from High School?

In order to get services as a student with a disability at Monroe County Community College, a prospective student should plan ahead, beginning in his or her senior year of high school.

"Students who are interested in financial aid should contact the Monroe County Community College Office of Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Page

There are many Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities at Monroe County Community College.

PROPECTIVE STUDENTS WHO MIGHT NEED TO TAKE THE PLACEMENT TEST (COMPASS) WITH AN ACCOMMODATION SHOULD SEE AN LAL COUNSELOR TO MAKE THIS REQUEST ONE WEEK BEFORE TAKING THE TEST!