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The Office for Disability Services

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the Office for Disability Services?
  2. Are all students with disabilities provided accommodations?
  3. Who determines the accommodations for students with disabilities?
  4. Are the standards lowered on tests and assignments for students with disabilities?
  5. Do standards of appropriate behavior apply to students with disabilities?
  6. Are the services for students with disabilities different in college than in high school?
  7. Who informs the professors about students with disabilities?
  8. If students receive services from the Office for Disability Services will it show on their transcripts?
  9. Is there a charge to receive services through the Office for Disability Services?
  10. What does ACCESS stand for?
  11. What does ACCESS do for the student?
  12. What does an ACCESS coach do for their student?
  1. What is the Office for Disability Services?
    The Office for Disability Services ensures equal opportunities for all students with disabilities.

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  2. Are all students with disabilities provided accommodations?
    No, only students with disabilities who self-advocate to the Office for Disability Services and provide the appropriate documentation of the disability will receive accommodation letters from the Director.

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  3. Who determines the accommodations for students with disabilities?
    The Director of the Office for Disability Services determines the appropriate accommodations based on information from the student as well as the documentation of the disability provided by the student.

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  4. Are the standards lowered on tests and assignments for students with disabilities?
    No.  The standards are the same for all students.  Accommodations for students with disabilities do not alter the processes or the content of the courses.

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  5. Do standards of appropriate behavior apply to students with disabilities?
    Yes, all students are expected to abide by the Lincoln College Student Code of Conduct.

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  6. Are the services for students with disabilities different in college than in high school?
    Yes, students with disabilities in college must self-advocate to request services.  Students will need to contact the Director of the Office for Disability Services, prove their eligibility, and make their needs known to receive services.

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  7. Who informs the professors about students with disabilities?
    Students with disabilities self-identify to the professors when they request accommodations.

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  8. If students receive services from the Office for Disability Services will it show on their transcripts?
    No, all disability documentation and information related to students with disabilities is maintained in a locked, confidential file in the Office for Disability Services and does not appear on official college transcripts.

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  9. Is there a charge to receive services through the Office for Disability Services?
    No, students are not charged for accommodations.

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  10. What does ACCESS stand for?
    The Academy of Collegiate Collaboration for Effective Student Success.

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  11. What does ACCESS do for the student?
    Students will receive individual goal programs, instruction in academic strategy skills,  supportive services, and academic coaching by personal, professional coaches effectively trained to support students with attention disorders.

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  12. What does an ACCESS coach do for their student?
    An ACCESS coach is there to help the student in several different ways.  First, they help the student with weekly consultations.  In these consultations many topics are covered such as class schedules, attendance, upcoming tests, assignments, and other related academic questions.  Second, the ACCESS coach acts as a liaison between the student, the parent/guardian, and faculty.

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Updated 2/6/08

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