Jacksonville College 903-586-2518 105 B. J. Albritton Drive Jacksonville, Texas 75766-4659

Access to education means more than simple admission to a college. Access means providing students with the tools they will need to be successful in higher education. Students with an identified disability should be no exception. In fact, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 insures that all qualified persons have equal access to education regardless of the presence of any disability. Reasonable accommodations based on the disability of each student is the way to ensure access for the student with a disability. Jacksonville College wants to provide equal access to all students expressing an interest in attending college here. Every student who is qualified (meets requirements that all students are required to meet) can attend Jacksonville College whether they have a disability or not. It is the student’s responsibility to identify himself/herself to the appropriate school official and provide documentation of a disability. Strict documentation guidelines exist for different types of disabilities and require a current diagnosis, prognosis, and explanation of how the disability may impact the student’s academic performance. The student should contact the Dean of Students who will determine appropriate accommodations, and, after reviewing documentation prepared by a licensed professional, will contact the student to discuss the impact the disability may have on his/her academic success. There must be a direct connection between the functional impact of one’s disability and the accommodation that is approved. The student will sign a “release of confidentiality form.” This form gives permission for the Dean of Students to discuss educational needs with college personnel who may have an academic interest in that student. Once all of the paperwork has been received and accommodation suggestions made, the student will send a digital form titled "the instructor notification form" to their instructor. The student and instructor will review the accommodations and discuss a plan for implementation.