Special Populations
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- Where do I go for special assistance because of my disability?
- Who qualifies as disabled?
- What are some special accommodations provided?
How do I go for special assistance because of my disability?
If you have a documented disability that requires special conditions for test taking or if you require other accommodations, please contact Dorothy Ray, Special Populations Counsel. She is located at the FTCC Student Center. Phone number: (910) 678-8479 or (910) 678-8349, TDD number: (910) 678-0070, Fax number: (910) 678-8407. E-mail: rayd@faytechcc.edu.
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Who qualifies as disabled?
FTCC recognizes its responsibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide equal access to education for students with disabilities. Support services are available to the hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically handicapped, learning disabled, and other health impaired individuals.
Students who feel that they need accommodations due to a documented disability or handicap must complete a "Special Populations Student Intake" form indicating the nature of their disability. Students must provide current supporting documentation at least 30 days prior to the semester intended, within the past 3 years. Federal regulations obligate the student to provide information on identifying appropriate and effective auxiliary aids.
Requests are evaluated by the Special Populations Coordinator who then may provide the student with a "Disabled Student Enrollment" form which lists recommended services and/or accommodations. This document is used to inform College faculty and staff of authorized accommodations.
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What are some special accommodations provided?
- Special seating
- Taped lectures
- Assistive learning devices
- Open Book
- Reader
- Phonic ear
- Zoom text
- FM listening devices
- Talking calculators
- Franklin speller
- Taped tests
- Testing outside classroom
- An interpreter
- Extended time on testing
- Note taking services