Special Needs Program
Mission: To promote equal access to post-secondary education for students with disabilities and other special needs and to promote understanding and acceptance within the college community.
Who is eligible for support services through Special Needs?
Students who have a documented learning, physical, psychological disability, or other barriers to learning are eligible. Some students in occupational programs who have limited English proficiency or are academically disadvantaged may also qualify for accommodations.
- Guidelines and Procedures
- Disability Documentation Guidelines
- New High School Student Checklist
- Accommodations Request Form
- Plagiarism Prevention Guide
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What support services are available to eligible students?
We offer the following:
- Tutors
- Test Readers
- Classroom Aides
- Note Takers
- Private Testing
- Sign Language Interpreters
- Extended Testing Time
- Alternative Textbook Formats
- Assistive Equipment and Technology
Does Special Needs work with other resources?
The success of our program depends on close working relationships with the high schools; with agencies such as DRS, Pioneer Center, and SEDOM; and with other offices at MCC, including: