Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Northwest Vista College is dedicated to creating opportunities for success for all of our students. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office is committed to providing all students with access to quality education and providing reasonable accommodations to eligible students.
Requests for class accommodations are now being accepted!
You can submit a request for class accommodations after you register for classes beginning on the dates below depending on the semester.
- Fall Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning April 1st.
- Spring Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning November 1st.
- Summer Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning March 1st.
Accommodations
Accommodations are designed to help students with disabilities overcome challenges they experience in the classroom.
Refer to the list below for commonly requested accommodations.
- Exam Accommodations
- Use of a Recording Device
- Interpreting Services
- Adaptive Equipment
- Opportunity to leave the class suddenly
- Students may be late to class due to walking difficulties
Guide: High School to College Transition & Accommodations
Documentation Examples
FAQs
Keep an eye on your email as we will reach out to schedule your intake appointment.
Yes.
Students needing TSI accommodations will need to submit a request form.
The accommodation request form will allow students to select either "Class" or "TSI".
No.
All students will need to submit a request form online and upload their ARD, 504, or letter from a medical professional that lists their disability and/or diagnosis.
Yes.
Students need to submit a request for class accommodation every semester.
Our processing timeframe is 14 business days.
This does not include weekends or holidays.
Students receive a copy of their LOAs in their student email.
You can submit a request for class accommodations after you register for classes beginning on the dates below depending on the semester.
- Fall Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning April 1st.
- Spring Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning November 1st.
- Summer Semester requests for accommodations will be accepted beginning March 1st.
Website Accessibility
SAS is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) specifications.
No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of services, programs, or activities of the College, or be subjected to discrimination by the College, (The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504). An individual with a disability is defined as a person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (2) a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or (3) a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment (Americans with Disabilities Act, Amendments Act, 2008).
Accommodations may include special testing arrangements, use of a reading application, preferred seating, and note-taking support.
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