Student Access and Accommodation Services (SAAS)

Student Access and Accommodation Services is part of the Center for Student Success. This service provides for equal access; the College is committed to making individuals with disabilities full participants in its programs, services, and activities through compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended.

Student Access and Accommodation Services is committed to enhancing student’s academic development and independence, and will work with students on an individual basis to assess reasonable academic accommodations that provide equal access to full participation in the college environment.

Please contact:

Erica Stubblefield, MEd
Assistant Director, Student Success
erica_stubblefield@bshsi.org
Office: 229
(804) 627-5303

 

REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

We will analyze each request on a case-by-case basis within the specific context of the activity in which the student plans to participate. The institution has the right to select among equally effective methods of accommodating a student with a disability. The institution also has the right to refuse an accommodation based on undue hardship to the institution. Accommodation requests and services are not retroactive, and therefore requests for accommodations should be made it a timely manner.

To be eligible to receive accommodations, students must complete a three-step process of self-identification.

  1. Complete a Request for Accommodation Form

This Request for Accommodation form (page 1 of the document above) is required in order to register with the Student Access and Accommodation Services and it should be completed by the student. This form provides students the opportunity to describe their accommodation needs in their own words, which helps guide their intake meeting with a Student Access and Accommodation Services staff member.

  1. Provide Documentation

In addition to completing page one of the Request for Accommodation form, all students must provide documentation (pages 3-5) of their accommodation needs. This starts with submitting pages 3-5 of the Request for Accommodation form to their medical professional. Documentation must be supplied by an appropriately licensed professional and be relatively current. Documentation that does not provide answers to the questions on the Request for Accommodation Form cannot be considered until all information is received/provided. The student is responsible for following through on their request with their medical professional.

  1. Complete an Intake Meeting

Once proper documentation and intake paperwork are received, they will be reviewed to determine eligibility for services and supports. Following the review, the student will be contacted by Student Access and Accommodation Services either to schedule an intake meeting or to request additional information.

Intake meetings are a chance for students to further clarify their needs and concern, as well as familiarize themselves with the SAAS staff, procedures, and testing center if applicable. Students can expect for these meetings to be an open and interactive dialogue related to their request for accommodation form, documentation, and past and current experiences. Intake meetings are typically held in-person, take less than 20 minutes, and are scheduled during regular business hours. These meetings generally result in a student having a formal accommodation and confidential support plan.

related POLICIES

Policies: https://www.bsmcon.edu/policies

Specific policies, number and title:

ACA 1.02 Essential Technical Standards for Nursing Students

ADM 3.03 Student Access and Accommodation Services

 

 

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