Disability Services
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The Disability Services Office functions as a valuable resource center for students with disabilities attending Cedar Valley College. Our mission is to increase disability awareness through special programs and campus activities. We strive to ensure that each student with a disability has equal access for every aspect of the campus experience.
Disability Services Office
Room-L108
3030 N. Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
Phone 972-860-8119
Fax 972-860-8014
Relay TX
1-800-735-2989(TTY)
1-800-735-2988 (Voice)
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Students with disabilities should make an appointment to speak to the Disability Services Specialist upon enrollment to Cedar Valley College. The Disability Services Specialist is located in room L108. An intake will be conducted and paperwork will be completed during this time.
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The Disability Services Office offers a variety of services and accommodations. The types of accommodations on determined on a case-by-case basis.
Registration assistance
Academic advising and tutoring offered through the TRIO program, if admitted to the TRIO program
Loan of equipment
Note taking assistance
Sign language interpreting
Special classroom seating arrangements
Reading assistance/taped texts
Referrals to community resources (including DARS and TCB)
Advocacy with campus instructors and staff
Approval for testing accommodations (e.g. extended time, quiet room, proctoring, etc.)
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Yes. Please refer to the following disability documentation guidelines:
Physical Impairments
For physical disabilities that are visible (e.g. students who are visually impaired or use a wheelchair), no documentation is typically required by the Disability Services Office (DSO). However, if accommodations are requested that do not seem to be warranted by that particular disability, the office may request documentation from a physician explaining why those accommodations are necessary. Physical disabilities that are not visible (e.g. student with back problems, chronic pain, etc.) are required to provide DSO with documentation from a physician. This documentation should include the following:
- Student's disability/medical condition
- Symptoms and functional limitations of the impairment
- Recommendations for special needs and accommodations
If documentation provided is incomplete, inadequate, or outdated, DSO may require additional documentation in order to determine your eligibility for services.
Hearing Impairments
Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are required