Accommodation Process

1. The student is responsible for scheduling their exam with the Testing Center at least 5 days in advance of the exam.
2. Extended time tests (duration to be determined at time of intake based on provided student documentation) may be proctored by someone designated by the Director of the Center for Accessibility in consultation with the director of testing services at the specific campus where the test is to be taken, or by the faculty member giving the exam.
3. Every effort will be made to ensure the student is able to take the test at the same date and time as their peers.
4. It is faculty responsibility to ensure the testing center has the exam before the test date. Under no circumstances are students to transport their tests and/or examinations to the Testing Center. Security of the test materials is then provided by the Testing Center staff. The faculty member may pick up the test or arrange for delivery under secure conditions.
5. Scribes and/or readers for CFA students will read test items exactly as given. Scribes and/or readers will not provide additional information, interpretation or definitions about test items unless specifically included as part of the modifications provided to students.
6. Tests will be administered in accordance with written instructions from the instructor.

To be provided on a case-by-case basis after consultation between the course instructor and the Center for Accessibility.

Permitted for each student who has been given the accommodation by the CFA. The College may require the student to sign a recording agreement specifying limited use of the taped material.

To be provided for students who, because of developmental, physical, and/or learning disabilities, need assistance with taking lecture notes during class sessions. This need must be specifically defined in the documentation provided by the student. Note taking software and assistive technologies are available to all CFA students with this approved accommodation and demonstrations are available.

The College does not provide Personal Aides or Assistants. It does not provide services of a personal nature, which includes assistance in transporting, eating, toilet usage, guides and dressing, etc. If students have questions on how to obtain a personal care attendant, the CFA will provide pertinent referral information.

When necessary, classes may be moved to an accessible location to accommodate a student with impaired mobility, or under documented special circumstances. This determination shall be made by the CFA. The CFA will consult with faculty for the specific course re-location.

1. Course substitution will be considered as a reasonable accommodation if supported by documentation and provided the substitution does not fundamentally alter the nature of the academic program in which the student is enrolled or excuse the student from courses that are integral to that program.
2. This decision shall be made by the appropriate staff from the student's major field in consultation with appropriate faculty and the CFA.

1. If a field trip is scheduled for a class in which a disabled student is enrolled and transportation is provided by the college, the transportation will be handicapped accessible.
2. Field trips and field experiences for courses that have enrolled students with disabilities must be made to accessible sites. If there is an insurmountable barrier to providing access to a site that is essential to the course or program, students with disabilities denied access must be provided an alternative educational experience that offers comparable and equal instructional benefits.

Students are required to submit supporting documentation, which includes a diagnosis of medical condition(s) and sufficient information regarding the impact on the student’s ability to perform and/or function. Documentation must support the need for the accommodations requested. Typically an IEP/504 plan will be sufficient.

The documentation can be submitted in one of three ways. 

1. Sending as an email attachment to: cfa@atlanticcape.edu
2. Faxing to (609) 343-4926
3. Bringing the documentation to the intake appointment

Refer to the About page to Contact the The Center for Accessibility (CFA) for information about appropriate documentation of disabilities.

In order to receive accommodations in a timely manner, schedule a meeting with the CFA for documentation review and individualized need assessment.

Schedule an Initial Intake Meeting by:

• Phone: (609) 343-5680
• Email: cfa@atlanticcape.edu
• In Person: Center for Accessibility Office, Mays Landing campus, J Building, Room 123

*While it is our preference to discuss your needs in person this meeting can be done in person, via Skype, or by phone. Please submit supporting documentation prior to or at this initial intake meeting.