Accessibility Services

To request academic adjustments under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students must register with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office. We provide support and reasonable accommodations for students with documented permanent or temporary disabilities, including but not limited to:

• Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorders, and non-verbal learning disabilities.
• Medical & Physical Conditions: Mobility impairments, chronic health conditions, visual or hearing impairments, and temporary injuries (e.g., broken bones, post-surgery recovery).
• Psychological & Neurodivergent Conditions: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Services are free and optional for eligible students who complete the required paperwork. Contact Relay Texas at 711, 1-800-735-2989 (TDD), or 1-800-735-2988 (Voice).

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Accommodations are tailored to your unique, individual needs based on your documentation and a collaborative intake interview. Examples of services include:

• Testing Modifications: Extended testing time, low-distraction testing environments, and use of assistive technology during exams.
• Classroom Adjustments: Accessible seating, permission to record lectures, note-taking assistance, or sign language interpreters.
• Alternate Formats: Digital textbooks, compatibility with screen-reading software, and enlarged print materials.

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Securing accommodations is a voluntary, student-led process. To ensure your accommodations are in place by the start of the semester, we recommend completing these steps as early as possible:

1. Gather Documentation: Obtain your official documentation from a licensed healthcare professional, therapist, or evaluator detailing your diagnosis and its impact on your learning environment. (If you are not sure of the documentation needed, please review the Documentation Guidelines listed below.)
2. Complete the Student Intake Form: Complete our secure online request form and upload the required documentation for the Student Accessibility Services Coordinator to review.
3. Schedule an Intake Interview: Meet one-on-one with an Accessibility Services representative to review your request, discuss your learning history, and determine appropriate accommodations.
4. Notify Your Professors: Once approved, you will receive official Accommodation Letters to securely share with your instructors at the beginning of each semester.

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Current students must request accommodations every semester.

1. Sign up for your classes for the upcoming semester.
2. Once you have registered for classes, complete the form to Request for Accommodations. 
3. Notify Your Professors: Once approved, you will receive official Accommodation Letters to securely share with your instructors at the beginning of each semester.

Schedule an Appointment: If you need to meet one-on-one with an Accessibility Services representative to discuss your accommodations, we invite you to schedule an appointment.

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Accommodations are granted when documentation confirms a "substantially limiting" disability according to federal standards. Legal compliance requires us to maintain appropriate records before providing requested support.

College of the Mainland uses evaluations by qualified professionals to determine the presence and extent of a disability. These criteria ensure we have the specific data needed to evaluate accommodation requests fairly. Because the impact of a disability can evolve, documentation must reflect the student's current circumstances.

Documentation Requirements:

• Specific diagnosis and severity level.
• Supporting evidence: history, observations, tests, and results interpretation.
• Description of disability-related functional limitations.
• Recommended academic accommodations with justification.
• Evaluator's contact details and relevant credentials.
• Typed, dated, and signed letterhead from a qualified professional.

General documentation guidelines:

• Psychological disabilities: Letter from a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Sensory/Physical/Health impairments: Medical report from a doctor (dated within 3 years).
• ADD/ADHD: Letter from a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical doctor.
• Learning disabilities: Report from a licensed psychologist, diagnostician, or high school assessment verifying limitations.

Accommodations are jointly agreed upon after review. Please allow 48 business hours for processing.

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