Student Accessibility and Support Services

Mission

Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) is dedicated to the ideals of full access to campus programs and services by providing learning support for all students as well as accommodations for students with disabilities. SASS encourages independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy by collaborating with students, instructors, staff, and community members to foster a universal-design approach to learning.

Disability Services

SASS coordinates services for KCKCC students who have a documented disability in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ACT and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Services are provided at no cost to enrolled students on an individual basis and with respect to confidentiality.

Students with disabilities should register for services as early as possible to receive accommodations in a timely manner. SASS uses the Accessible Information Management (AIM) system for managing disability related data. Complete AIM New Student Application to start the process.

Qualifying Disabilities

Types of disabilities that may qualify for services include, but are not limited to:

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Blindness/vision loss
• Brain injury
• Chronic health impairments
• Deafness/hard of hearing
• Learning disabilities
• Physical disabilities
• Psychological disabilities
• Seizure disorder
• Communication disorders

Disability Documentation Guidelines

Students requesting academic accommodations must provide appropriate documentation of their disability in accordance with the KCKCC’s Guidelines for Disability Documentation. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Disability documentation provided to SASS becomes an educational record protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). KCKCC does not pay providers for documentation/records. Any payment is the sole responsibility of the student.