Office of Accessibility Services

It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations each semester by completing the Student Accommodations Request Form.

Accommodations should be requested at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester. Accommodation requests are reviewed on an individualized basis. Processing times may vary depending on the nature of the request and the completeness of the documentation provided.

The College engages in an interactive process with students requesting accommodations. Approval of accommodations is determined on an individualized basis and may require additional documentation or discussion.

In order to establish eligibility for accommodations, students must:

• Complete the CCC admissions application.
• Provide a sealed, official copy of high school or GED transcript to Student Affairs.
• Make an appointment with the Director of Student Life to discuss accommodations.
• Complete and return Student Accommodations Form along with appropriate documentation of disability.
• After documentation is approved, the Director of Student Life will provide an Accommodations Approval Form via email to the student as well as each instructor involved.
• Students should contact the Director of Student Life at email accommodations@clevelandcc.edu with any questions.

Documentation Guidelines

Documentation must be provided by a qualified licensed professional who is familiar with the student’s condition and its functional limitations (e.g., physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed counselor, or other appropriate healthcare professional).

Documentation is required on letterhead from a qualified professional stating diagnosis, functional limitations necessitating the accommodations and estimated length of time services will be needed.

An Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or Summary of Performance may be submitted as supporting documentation. However, additional documentation may be required if the information provided does not sufficiently describe the student’s current functional limitations and accommodation needs.

Documentation should include, when applicable:

1. The name, credentials, licensure, and contact information of the evaluating professional.
2. A diagnosis or description of the disability or medical condition, when appropriate.
3. The date of the evaluation or most recent assessment.
4. A description of the evaluation methods, procedures, or information used to reach the diagnosis or conclusion.
5. A description of the current functional limitations resulting from the disability or condition.
6. Information regarding the expected duration, progression, or stability of the condition, if known.
7. Information about current or previously used accommodations, services, treatments, assistive technology, and/or medications, when relevant.
8. Recommendations for accommodations or support services, including an explanation of how the recommendations relate to the student’s functional limitations.

The College reserves the right to request additional information when the documentation provided does not adequately support the requested accommodations or when clarification is needed to determine reasonable accommodations.

Some medical conditions or impairments are temporary in nature and may require accommodations for a limited period. Requests for accommodations related to temporary conditions are reviewed on an individual basis.

Documentation for temporary conditions should include:

• A statement from a qualified healthcare professional on official letterhead or through an official medical record.
• A description of the diagnosis or medical condition.
• A description of the functional limitations affecting the student’s participation in courses, programs, services, or activities.
• Recommended accommodations, if applicable.
• The anticipated duration of the condition and estimated timeframe for which accommodations may be needed.

Temporary accommodations may be approved pending receipt and review of complete documentation.