Disability Support Services
The Disability Support Services at Ozarks Technical Community College provides accommodation services for students who qualify. Qualification for services is based upon:
- A disability which substantially limits one or more major life activities.
- Documentation that identifies the disability and previous accommodation strategies, such as diagnostic work-up and/or I.E.P. All documentation must be no more than three years old.
After reviewing the documentation, a staff member meets with the student to develop an Individualized Accommodation Plan. The plan identifies specific accommodation services that will be provided for the student, as well as outlines responsibilities for both the student and for the staff.
Accommodation services are individualized in an attempt to provide the most appropriate services for the needs of the student. Examples of accommodation services which may be provided are listed below.
- Extended time during exams
- Exams read aloud
- Textbooks on audio tape
- The opportunity to tape record lectures
- Student notetakers
- Sign language interpreters
- Readers
- Assistive technology services
Disability Support Services staff members provide ongoing, supportive counseling in an attempt to help students transition andbe successful in the educational setting.
How to Request Accommodations
- Call 447-8188 to request an appointment to speak with a counselor.
- Visit Disability Support Services with a copy of the latest records and an idea of courses of interest.
- Meet with Disability Support Services staff and develop an Individualized Accommodation Plan.
- Schedule an appointment to take the college entrance exam (COMPASS). If needed, accommodations can be provided for taking the COMPASS.
- Register for classes and send a copy of the schedule to Disability Support Services.
- Obtain Accommodation Notices from the Disability Support Services staff and deliver to instructors.
- Follow through with Accommodation Plan.
Before this process begins, it is important for the student to be aware of the different accommodations needed to maximize classroom effectiveness and the student's success. Appropriate self-advocacy skills are crucial to the student's success.
Please feel free to call a Disability Support Services counselor at 447-8188(voice & TTY) if there are any questions about the services which may be provided.
If you are considering taking classes at OTC, please call soon to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Disability Support Services
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, Missouri 65802
7:30-5:00 Monday-Friday during regular school year
Summer hours may vary
