{"id":244,"date":"2022-08-30T16:15:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T20:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:29:33","slug":"disability-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/student-life\/disability-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"callout-urgent\">\r\n  <div class=\"callout__inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"callout__icon\">\r\n      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"29.006\"><path data-name=\"!\" d=\"M0 25.026a4.034 4.034 0 0 1 3.98-4.02 4 4 0 1 1 0 8A4.028 4.028 0 0 1 0 25.026Zm1.069-6.458L.043 0h7.871l-.983 18.568Z\" fill=\"#F6B120\"\/><\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"callout__content\">\r\n      <div class=\"callout__content-text\">\r\n        <p>If you are experiencing any issues, have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of this website, or need assistance in using the processes found within this website, please call the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at 732.906.2546 or email <a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu\">disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>The College coordinates specialized counseling and auxiliary services to support students with disabilities. Services and reasonable accommodations are provided in keeping with the regulations and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. A variety of services may be accessed including liaison with faculty regarding classroom accommodations, adapted testing services, notetaking support, sign language interpreters, assistive technology, alternate format materials and other reasonable accommodations. Any decision regarding accommodations is based on a student\u2019s request and supporting documentation through an interactive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/student-life\/disability-services\/new-student\/\">New Student Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/student-life\/disability-services\/current-students\/\">Current Student Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/student-life\/disability-services\/parents-and-families\/\">Parents and Families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.01rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Student\u2019s Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the student\u2019s responsibility to self-identify and request services. We recommend that students plan ahead to allow for sufficient time for services to be coordinated. Please note that interpreter services require 6 to 8 weeks advance notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\">Steps For Getting Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section is-active\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head is-active\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"h4 mb-0\">Apply for Services<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"false\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n      <p><ul>\n<li>For all new Middlesex College students connecting to the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources for the first time, please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.jotform.com\/211374144495052\">Student Intake Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For returning students who are taking classes this Spring 2025, please&nbsp;log&nbsp;into the Medicat student portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.medicatconnect.com\/\">middlesexcc.medicatconnect.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section is-active\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head is-active\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"h4 mb-0\">Submit Appropriate Documentation<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"false\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n      <p><p>Requests for accommodations may require the submission of appropriate documentation, which can be done through the <a href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.medicatconnect.com\/\">Medicat<\/a> electronic health record management system. Students can log in and upload all the necessary documentation and complete forms in order to receive reasonable accommodations for classes and become affiliated with the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Students who received Special Education Services in High School may submit their classification records. If a student was classified they may submit copies of their Child Study Team records to include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12th grade IEP<\/li>\n<li>Psychological Evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Educational Evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Students who were not classified may submit documentation from a qualified professional. They may submit evaluation reports or their current treatment provider may complete a \u201cVerification of Disability\u201d form. This form may be completed by a treating physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other licensed professional.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section is-active\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head is-active\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"h4 mb-0\">Schedule an Appointment<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"false\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n      <p><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>After you have submitted your application to the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources, you must make an appointment for an intake interview to discuss your needs. Please call the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at <strong>732.906.2546<\/strong> or email <a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu\"><strong>disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu<\/strong><\/a> to schedule an interview.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services and Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The various services and academic accommodations are provided so that students have the opportunity to fully participate in the College\u2019s academic community on a level playing field. The provision of accommodations does not ensure success but will ensure access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Edison campus facility is accessible for students with mobility impairments and has Handicapped Parking close to the campus buildings in all campus lots. The College requires the NJ STATE placard and plates in order to park in designated handicapped spots. Prospective students are urged to visit campus to be certain it is compatible with their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classroom Accommodations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students linked with the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources may request a \u201cLetter of Accommodation\u201d to give to their Professors, which defines reasonable accommodations. This letter serves as the communication medium to alert Professors of a student\u2019s need for classroom accommodations. Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources updates these letters each semester. Students are responsible for the disclosure and submission of the letters to their Professors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adapted Computer Lab<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The College has an extensive Adapted Computer Lab in JLC243 with state-of-the-art computer hardware and software to assist students with disabilities. The lab has a lab coordinator that may assist students in identifying assistive technology and at times loaning specific pieces of hardware and software. The lab offers a loan program for some specialized equipment. The College maintains membership in outside organizations to secure books in alternate format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adapted Testing Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The College provides testing accommodations and proctoring services through the Testing Center. Adapted testing services are authorized through the accommodation process of the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources. The Adapted Testing Services is located in JLC229 and may be reached at 732.906.2547.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity color-primary-1 is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Please call the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at 732.906.2546 or email <a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu\">disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need more information? <\/strong><a href=\"\/student-life\/disability-services\/policies-and-procedures-guidelines\/\">Read our Policies and Procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources office assists qualified students with a disability to access all the benefits of services, programs or activities at Middlesex 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