[ACCESSIBILITY] [COMPLIANCE]
[A.D.H.D. CRITERIA]
[DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA] [F.A.Q.]
[APPLICATIONS AND FORMS]
Disability
services through the Student Services Office is committed to
assisting
students pursue educational goals to the fullest of their abilities.
The primary objectives are to provide reasonable academic accommodations
and assure that campus programs and activities are accessible
to students with disabilities.
Waycross
College policy regarding students with disabilities complies
with
the University System Board of Regents policies and all related
Federal legislation.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Student
Services Office assists students with disabilities in gaining access
to all campus programs and activities. The College has made a major
effort to remove architectural barriers by completely evaluating
each building on campus. Appropriate curb ramps, entrance ramps,
electronic doors, modified restrooms, and handicapped parking spaces
have been a priority to make the campus relatively barrier free.
When students do encounter a problem with accessibility, they may
report the problem to the Student Services Office. The problem will
then be documented and sent to the appropriate office for resolution.
Students
requiring special assistance in any class must make the request
in writing to the Student Services Office at least five full
working days prior to the start of the activity.
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COMPLIANCE
Waycross
college does not discriminate, in any form, against students,
employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, creed,
national origin, age or disability. No person is excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination
in any educational program or activity at the College.
In
compliance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act (ADA), it is the policy of the College that it does not discriminate
against an individual on the basis of disabling or handicapping
conditions, as covered under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. All programs of the College are open to regularly
admitted students without regard to handicap.
Any
student who has a concern, complaint, or grievance in regard
to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973
should contact the Director of Student Life, in the James M.
Dye Student Services building, Building F, Room 131 or call
912-449-7600.
TDD
users that need to reach the college should use the Georgia
Relay services (TDD users 1-800-255-0056, voice users 1-800-255-0135),
Anyone on campus needing to use a TDD should contact the Student
Services Office, Building F, Room 131.
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DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA
Waycross College utilizes the official definition of learning disabilities
as adopted by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. This definition may be found in the
System Academic Affairs Handbook, Section 2.22. Links
to individual sections are listed below.
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Georgia
Board of Regents Criteria for Accepting
Outside
Evaluation Documentation - ADHD
DSM-IV
classifications were developed for use in clinical, educational,
and research settings, and are meant to be employed by individuals
with appropriate clinical training and experience in diagnosis.
DSM-IV criteria should not be applied mechanically by untrained
individuals, but reported as a cohesive evaluation supporting
the diagnosis.
Criterion
One:
Reported history of symptoms of ADHD by age 7.
Suggested
data sources: Clinical interview
Past Psychological's
Parent/Spouse Report
Criterion
Two:
Self report of six major behaviors from the DSM-IV items
Suggested data sources: Clinical interview utilizing DSM-IV
items
Criterion
Three:
Observations from two independent professionals (clinician,teacher,etc.)
across the following settings:
- working
independently
- working
under direction
- working
under time constraints.
Identification
of the same six major behaviors across both observers.
Suggested
Data Source: ADHD Observational Forms(s)
Criterion
Four: Mandatory corroboration of behaviors
by another adult (parent, spouse, relative, friend, with integrity
of knowledge of client)
Suggested
Data Source: Signed permission to talk
with other adult. Phone or in person identification of
at least six behaviors from the DSM-IV items.
Criterion
Five: Documentation on two rating scales
of ADHD behaviors.
Suggested Data Source:
Client Rating form; SCL-90 BSI Self-Rating Symptom, Checklist,
and others.
Criterion
Six: Schizophrenia, borderline personality
disorder, autism, or mental retardation are not the primary
disability, nor are depression, anxiety, or substance abuse
the primary cause of inattention.
There
must be clear evidence of interference with developmentally
appropriate social or academic functioning.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.
How may I receive accommodations from the Student Services Office?
A.
You may apply for accommodations by completing the Voluntary Declaration
of Disability and submitting the appropriate documentation.
Q.
What if I don't have adequate documentation?
A. You may still become eligible for services if
you go through the proper testing required. There is not
a staff person on the WC campus qualified for documentation testing. The
Office has information regarding testing through the Regents'
Center for Learning Disabilities at Georgia Southern University
and independent testing by a local psychologist (for learning
Disabled/ADHD).
Q.
What documentation is required?
A. It
varies depending upon your disability. The University
System Board of Regents' sets documentation requirements.
Students with learning disabilities will find that applying for
testing through the Regents Center is one of the best avenues
to assure that all steps are covered. The evaluation battery
that the Center utilizes may be found in Section
2.22.02 Procedures for Regents Centers for Learning Disabilities,
Academic Affairs Handbook.
Criteria
for outside evaluation of students with learning disabilities
may be found in Section 2.22.03 Policy/Tenure, Academic Affairs
Handbook.
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder should
refer to the ADHD Criteria section of this site. Criteria
for other disabilities should refer to
Section 2.22.04 Accommodations of Students with Other (Non-LD)
Disabilities, Academic Affairs Handbook.
Q.
How much does testing cost?
A.
If you wish to be tested at the Regents' Center for Learning
Disorders (RCLD), the cost is $500.00. Outside testing/assessment
costs vary.
Q.
How do I set up an appointment with the RCLD?
A.
You first complete the Voluntary Declaration of Disability form.
Students who wish to pursue testing with the RCDL must request
an application packet from Disability Services. Once the
packet is completed, Disability Services will review and
submit the packet to the RCLD. The RCLD staff will contact
the student directly to schedule testing. The testing fee
is due at the time the completed packet is submitted.
Q.
Is there help if I can not afford the testing?
A.
Yes. You will need to complete an application form for consideration
of monies from the David Johns Fund for Students with Learning
Disorders through the WC Foundation. You must complete
a
Federal Financial Aid Form in order to be eligible for this fund.
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APPLICATIONS AND FORMS
Click one of the links below,
print the form, fill it out and return it to the addressed individual.
The
David Johns Fund - Application Form
Waycross
College - Disability Self-Identification Form
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