Formerly Disability Support Services
Access & Accommodation Resources at OTC is here to serve you. We work with faculty, staff, students and the community to encourage a learning environment where all students are valued. Our office coordinates accommodations that address physical and non-physical academic challenges.
If You Need Temporary Support
If you have a short-term condition such as an injury, illness, or surgery recovery, you may qualify for temporary accommodations.
Email [email protected] to discuss your situation.
Contact Access & Accommodation Resources
Springfield Campus, Table Rock Campus, Education Centers, Online
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Springfield Campus – Information Commons East (ICE), 110 -
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4174478189 -
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[email protected]
Richwood Valley Campus
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Life Science Technology Center (LSC), 203 -
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4174477447 -
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[email protected]
Access & Accommodation Resources Personnel Responsibilities:
- Operate within OTC’s Student Disability Accommodation Policy and Procedures.
- Provide our students with ongoing support. We will collaborate with faculty and staff regarding essential course and/or program requirements and reasonable accommodations.
- Recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
- Email an Accommodation Letter which lists the student’s specific accommodations each semester in which the student is enrolled.
- Offer dedicated testing space and/or coordinate with programs and faculty to ensure accommodations are provided during exams and quizzes.
- Consider student’s proposed accommodations and thoroughly explain when accommodations are denied.
- Explain the way(s) accommodations may be accomplished in different courses, programs, classroom settings, etc.
- Be patient and communicate politely with all parties involved in our students’ education.
- Assist students in developing their self-advocacy and negotiating post-college real-life scenarios.