Atlantic Cape provides reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Students are strongly encouraged to request accommodations at the time of admission, to ensure accommodations are in place prior to the start of classes. Students are required to submit documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Eligibility
Eligibility for student accommodations is based on medical and/or other professional documentation of disability as well as the impact the disability has on the students’ access to their education. Contact the Center for Accessibility for information about appropriate documentation of disabilities by calling (609) 343-5680, or you can stop by the Center for Accessibility on the Mays Landing campus. Please note this is an individualized process, and will vary based on student needs.
It is the responsibility of the student with a disability to identify himself/herself as having a disability and to request academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and/ or modifications necessary to receive equal access to the College’s programs, activities and services. The person with a disability can initiate self-identification by seeking assistance from the Center for Student Success.
Provision of Accommodations
The process for obtaining accommodations is as follows:
- Complete and submit the CFA Registration Form. Students may be asked to submit documentation in addition to the CFA Registration form. If requested, the documentation should include a diagnosis of a medical condition(s) and sufficient information regarding the impact on the student’s ability to perform and/or function in an educational setting. Documentation must support the need for current accommodations requested. Please consult the CFA guidelines for examples of acceptable documentation. Documentation can be submitted as an email attachment to cfa@atlanticcape.edu or submitted as a hard copy document to the Center for Accessibility, Mays Landing Campus, J Building J123.
- Once submitted by the student, the CFA Registration form and requested documentation will be reviewed. If approved, a representative from the Center for Accessibility will contact the student to schedule an intake meeting. This meeting can be done either in-person or remotely.
Assistive Technology Resources
Various assistive technologies are available for student use. Students will be referred to the Center for Accessibility to determine the appropriate technology for them.
Placement Testing for Students with Disabilities
If a student with a documented disability needs accommodations to take the Placement Test (ACCUPLACER), contact The Center for Accessibility prior to scheduling an appointment for the test to arrange accommodations. The test is also available in alternate formats for students with visual impairments. Call (609) 343-5680 or cfa@atlanticcape.edu for additional information and to request accommodations.