Fayetteville Technical Community College

Special Populations Guidelines

The Special Populations office provides support services to any Fayetteville Technical Community College student that has a documented disability. Any student requesting support services is required to submit an application to the Special Populations office, provide the appropriate information that documents their disability, and make an appointment with the coordinator of the office to discuss the types of services needed to be successful in the classroom. The Special Populations office requires that students who request support services register with the office at least forty-five (45) days in advance to ensure that the required services are available at the time the student enters classes. The student should also complete all FTCC admission requirements which includes the completion of the placement test. Once a student has completed the FTCC and Special Populations admission process and is attending classes, it is the responsibility of the student to meet with the coordinator of Special Populations to discuss the support services needed.

Students who have registered with the Special Populations office and have the proper documentation on file are allowed to check out assistive devices to enhance their learning in the classroom. The equipment is available at the beginning and during each semester. Students are required to sign for items checked out. The items are due back at the end of each semester. The equipment is loaned only to the student that has signed for it. The student is responsible for the item and any supplies needed to operate the item (batteries, tapes, etc.) Students are not allowed to loan the equipment to other students. Once the student checks a piece of equipment out, if the equipment fails to operate properly, the student should contact the Special Populations office so the item can be repaired.

The coordinator of Special Populations is available to counsel any student that is experiencing any kind of problem that may interfere with them being successful in the classroom. If the student needs assistance from another agency, the coordinator will make the appropriate referral.

Examples of Non-Disability Conditions 

1.  Pregnancy does not fall under the ADA guidelines, therefore, special accommodations are not provided to students.

2.  English as a second language do not fall under the ADA guidelines.

3.  Special accommodations are not provided for students who have family members with disabilities. 

4.  Excessive absences are not considered under the ADA guidelines. 

5.  Students with disabilities who enroll in classes online are responsible for having their own computers.