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Pickens Technical College operates under the mandate of Section 504 and 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap against any “otherwise qualified individual”. Individuals seeking accommodations must give reasonable notice and provide documentation to support their request to the Post-Secondary ADA Coordinator. Documentation legitimizes a student’s request for reasonable accommodation, and can assist both the student and the school in identifying the nature of necessary accommodations and in meeting program technical standards, where such standards exist. In addition, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain communication about the appropriateness of accommodations made, and to alert the faculty and staff about any physical or attitudinal barriers encountered at the school.
Be aware that high school and college have different expectations and requirements and different laws regarding accommodations. Qualified students with documented disabilities may be able to qualify for accommodations. In order to receive services, students are required to complete the established procedures outlined below:
- Make an appointment with the ADA Coordinator at (303) 326-2000 ext. 27704
- Provide appropriate disability documentation (or discuss how such documentation is to be obtained) and prepare to discuss accommodation alternatives
- Meet all deadlines established for documentation and submission of requests for accommodations
- Maintain ongoing communication about the appropriateness of accommodations made.
- If there are problems, first try to resolve them with the individual instructor. If that does not work, contact the Postsecondary ADA Coordinator.
- Finally, students have a right to file a formal grievance under the Aurora Public Schools ADA/Section 504 Grievance Procedure. A copy of this document may be found at http://www.aps.k12.co.us/pol-reg/SectionA/ace.pdf and is also available from Pickens Technical College directors office (303) 344-4910, or from the APS Office of Legal Counsel (303) 344-8060 ext. 28009). Keep faculty, staff and the Pickens Technical College Post-secondary ADA Coordinator informed about any physical and/or attitudinal barriers encountered on this campus.
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