Accessibility Services
The Teaching Learning Center is a specialized program that began by serving the Union College student with learning differences and has now expanded to serve all students with disabilities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap against persons in programs or activities benefiting from federal assistance. In a post-secondary setting, federal regulations mandate "reasonable accommodations" for students with disabilities.
In order to qualify for accommodations under Section 504, a student must be diagnosed by a qualified professional or have an outside diagnosis reviewed by the Teaching Learning Center staff. In order to qualify for accommodations under Section 504, the student must have current documentation. This diagnosis may be completed through the TLC or other resources. Diagnosis completed by other resources must be reviewed by the Teaching Learning Center staff. See the Educational Testing Service website under Test Takers with Disabilities for documentation criteria.
Alternative Accommodations
Reasonable accommodation is an individual matter determined in consultation between the student, parents, project staff and appropriate faculty members. Such accommodations may include but are not limited to:
- audio textbooks
- oral testing
- individual testing
- extended time/alternative assignments
- note takers
- technology lab
Additional assistance may include:
- individualized assistance with an academic coach
- peer tutoring
- off-campus counsel referrals