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Special Populations/Disability Services Office
The Special Populations/Disability Services Office (SPDSO) 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 disability against any "otherwise qualified individual." Individuals seeking accommodations must give reasonable notice and provide documentation to support their request. Reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure educational accessibility. Be aware that high school and college have different expectations and requirements and different laws regarding accommodations.
Mission Statement: Trinidad State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our diverse community. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life of TSJC students with disabilities by providing accommodations and/or assistive technology to allow them the opportunity to reach their highest possible potential.
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 (once all information is submitted, please allow 3-5 working days to process):
New Students
Continuing Students
(those who have already completed the previous two steps)
The SPDSO also provides the following academic support services for students with disabilities - some through referral:
- Disability counseling and advocacy / Advising
- Assessment of basic academic skills
- Accessible classrooms
- Equipment loan (i.e., tape recorders)
- Exam accommodations / Alternate testing arrangements
- Tutoring / Scribes / Notetakers or access to class notes
- Learning success strategies workshops
- Assistive Technology
- Text in Alternate Format / Text on CD
- Referrals to Community Agencies
For additional information please contact:
| Career & Disability Services Coordinator Roberta Taylor-Hill Learning Center-Valley Campus Room 203 719-589-7067 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Daniel Wilson, Career Coach Berg Building Room 308 719-846-5567 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Roberta will be at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad on the following dates | ||||
| March 2013 | April 2013 | May 2013 | June 2013 | July 2013 |
| 9 | 14 | 11 | 9 | |
| 27 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 |
| Second Tuesday of the month | ||||
| Fourth Wednesday of the month | ||||
