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Access Services
Mineral Area College believes in providing educational opportunities to all qualified students. We are committed to providing access to learning through reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Mineral Area College makes every effort to comply with standards established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The following services are offered:
- Orientation to campus, policies, and services
- Assistance with the admissions process
- Accommodations for placement tests
- Assistance with transitioning to college
- Academic and personal advising
- Accommodations for college programs and activities
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Assistive technology and training
- Liaison with faculty and staff
- Liaison with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
- Extended time for testing
- Out of class testing
- Sign Language Interpreters
- Classroom adaptations
- Self-advocacy and study skills training
- Accessible parking
- Teletypewriter (TTY)
- Texts on Tape or CD through RFB & D
- Reader/Writer for tests
- Enlargement of tests
- CCTV
We encourage students who require accommodations to contact the Access Office Director prior to course registration for information. Accommodations and services are provided on an individual basis based on documentation of disability from a qualified professional. Students can contact the Access Office regarding documentation guidelines.
Contact: Lisa Leftridge, Access Director
(573) 518-2152 (V/TTY)/(573) 518-2354 (Fax)
Room 103, Arts & Sciences
E-Mail: lleftrid@MineralArea.edu
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (MTWRF)
Contact: Debbie Lee, Staff Interpreter
(575) 518-2213 (V/TTY)
Room 103, Arts & Sciences
E-Mail: dlee@MineralArea.edu
Resource Links
Student Responsibilities
Disability Documentation Guidelines
Missouri College Transition Guide
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
LIFE Center for Independent Living
Faculty & Staff
Disability Accommodation Handbook
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