In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, no qualified person will be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by Kilian Community College because of disability. The ADA law defines disability as ―a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities‖ of an individual; ―a record of such impairment; or being regarded as having such impairment.‖ Colleges and universities receiving federal financial assistance must not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to enable them to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary programs and activities. A reasonable accommodation is a reasonable modification in policies, practices, and procedures.

Eligibility for Services Immediately after admittance to Kilian Community College, the student should bring or send a copy of documentation of disability to the Student Services Coordinator. The Coordinator will review documentation supplied by licensed professionals. Depending on the type of disability, licensed professionals may include physicians, chiropractors, licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, or licensed professional counselors (LPC). If the diagnosis was made more than five years prior to the request for accommodation, or if the disability has changed or fluctuated in intensity, an update of the condition may be requested to determine necessary accommodations.

The Accommodation Process It is the student‘s responsibility to initiate services by contacting the Student Services Coordinator upon admission to the College and registration for classes.