Accessibility Services

 

How to Request Accommodations

Requesting accommodations from Accessibility Services (AS) is a three-part process:

1. Self-Identification
2. Providing disability information or documentation
3. Intake Interview

Step 1: Self-identify
The first part of this process is to self-identify as a student with a disability requesting accommodations. Self-identify means the student recognizes they have a disability and would like to request accommodations. To begin this process, please fill out the Request for Accessibility Services form: Request Accessibility Services. If you have difficulty with the form or need assistance please email accessibility@corning-cc.edu.

*IMPORTANT:  During peak times, it may take up to 2–3 weeks to review and process your information and documentation. New students are strongly encouraged to request accommodations from Accessibility Services as early as possible prior to attending Corning Community College.

Step 2: Providing disability information/documentation
In order to evaluate accommodation requests, Accessibility Services will need information about two things.

1. That you have a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity.
2. How your disability is likely to impact you here at Corning Community College.
   
   

Step 3: Intake interview
Once you have completed and submitted the Request for Accessibility Services Form, The Assistant Director for AS or a staff member will call or email you to schedule an intake interview. The purpose of the interview is to learn first-hand, from you, what functional limitations you are experiencing and what accommodations you may need.

The intake interview is a critical step toward determining eligibility and accommodations. The applicable laws envision a meaningful and informed process with respect to the provision of accommodations, through a collaboration between AS and the student. This process is required to be interactive, with information exchanged between the student and AS to arrive at a conclusion about the requested accommodation. AS is required to evaluate student requests through a fact-specific, case-by-case inquiry. This process may be brief, or it may require various exchanges between the student and AS about the nature of the disability and the accommodations requested.

In addition, we are including information you may find helpful.  Disability accommodations work differently in college than what you may be used to in high school. Accommodations on an IEP or 504 plan do not automatically transfer over to college. For reference, please review this link which indicates the differences between accommodations in college and high school. High School to College

 Please feel free to stop in Accessibility Services (CHM 100) or email accessibility@corning-cc.edu if you have any questions or need assistance.

 

Resolving Student Concerns with Equal Access

CCC supports all students in their right to file a complaint when they believe they have been denied equal access in the form of appropriate accommodations, modifications, auxiliary aids, or effective communication as described in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended and/or the New York State Human Rights Law.

Students are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Office of Accessibility Services.  Staff members are available to assist students in trying to resolve issues.  If a student feels that a satisfactory resolution has not been reached, the student should deliver a written complaint by email or hard copy to the ADA/504 Compliance Officer (equalopportunity@corning-cc.edu) or A101 Administration Building in the Human Resources Office. The complaint should be filed within a reasonable time, generally two (2) weeks from the time of notification of dis/approved accommodations, and specifically describe the nature of the complaint and the reasons why the resolution is not satisfactory.

The ADA/504 Compliance Officer shall review the complaint and will conduct an independent investigation which may include interviews of parties and witnesses deemed relevant and material to the issues raised and shall make a final determination in the matter and notify all interested parties of the final decision, in writing, within two (2) weeks of receipt of the grievance.

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Contact

Elmira Center: Please contact us to schedule an appointment to meet at the Elmira Center.