什么是残疾?
An individual is considered to have a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity, 是否有此类损害记录, 或者被认为有这样的缺陷. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended in 2008)
Examples of Disabilities Served through the 残疾人服务 Office
- 注意缺陷障碍
- 自闭症/阿斯伯格症
- 慢性疾病
- 耳聋或重听的
- 学习障碍
- 医疗/身体残疾
- 流动障碍
- 心理障碍
- 言语障碍
- 创伤性脑损伤
- 视力障碍
我想我可能有残疾. 我需要做什么才能获得服务?
步骤1. 应用 for Admission, 金融援助 and 奖学金
- 在线申请WCC入学 http://apply.ngskmc-eis.net/oa/launch.action
- 它是 suggested that you apply for student financial aid (grants, 贷款, 勤工俭学)，填写FAFSA表格 studentaid.政府.
- 如果你愿意 apply for WCC 奖学金 complete the scholarship application here. 它是 recommended that you complete the FAFSA application even if you do not think you will qualify for financial aid as the FAFSA application is required as part of the application process to determine eligibility for many of WCC's scholarships.
步骤2. Determine math and English placement by completing the VCCS Enrollment Survey.
步骤3. Schedule an appointment with the Disability Counselor and provide documentation.
Please bring the following to your appointment or provide in advance if possible:
- 填写以下表格:
- Any documentation you have of your disability (if not previously sent)
WCC的残疾文件指南
To schedule an appointment with the Disability Counselor:
(276) 223-4825
办公地点:主校区
布兰德大厅内的一站学生服务
东主街1000号
威斯维尔，弗吉尼亚州24382
在这次会议中，我应该期待些什么?
- Documentation will be reviewed for eligibility for services (sometimes additional forms may be required and/or further documentation may be required to determine eligibility).
- Releases will be signed as needed (tape recording agreement, FERPA, Email notification, etc.).
- You will be offered the opportunity for assistance to register to vote if you so need or desire.
- If course registration for the upcoming semester is occurring at the time of your appointment, then the disability counselor may also help you register for courses.
- Accommodation 形式 will be developed for the courses you are registered for based on your disability and needs for the course.
有人能和我一起参加会议吗?
- If you would like to have someone attend the meeting with you then you can do so (sometimes a family member or friend who knows a lot about your disability can be beneficial in helping the Disability Counselor learn more about your disability).
- If you will require personal assistance to attend the meeting then someone will need to attend the meeting with you.
- 请记住这一点 you will be only person who can make decisions about your educational choices and you should be taking the active role during this meeting.
步骤4. Provide a copy of your Accommodation Form(s) to your instructors.
- 如果你有资格享受服务, accommodations will be developed on an individual basis related to your needs and the nature of the course.
- 它是 your responsibility to provide your Accommodation 形式 to your instructors and to discuss your accommodation 他们的需求.
- 它是 suggested that you make an appointment with your instructor(s) to discuss your needs privately.
Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint Procedure
博彩平台网址大全 has adopted an internal procedure which provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any 行动 prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 美国残疾人法案规定, 在某种程度上, that "no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, 完全由于这种残疾, 被排除在参与之外, 被剥夺了福利, of, or be subjected to discrimination" in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.
Complaints should be addressed to the Dean of 学生服务.
- 投诉应以书面形式提出, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations.
- A complaint should be filed within 10 calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
- An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow the filing of a complaint. The investigation shall be informal but thorough and afford all interested persons and their representatives, 如果有任何, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.
- A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, 如果有任何, shall be issued and forwarded to the complainant no later than 10 calendar days after its filing.
- The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances of dissatisf行动 with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made to the Dean of 学生服务 within 10 calendar days.
- The ADA coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to the complaints filed.
- The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by nor shall the use of this procedure be a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.
Other remedies include the filing of an ADA complaint with the federal EEOC, 或其他负责的联邦机构.