Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What is the Office of Student Disability Services? The Office of Students Disability Services (SDS) serves the needs of the large and diverse community of students with disabilities attending the City College of New York. The office has a strong commitment to providing equal access and a wide range of support services to students with disabilities. SDS staff work closely with faculty and staff assisting in the development of academic adjustments and support services that allow students with disabilities to fully participate in the academic programs offered at the college. [ back to top ] 2. Where is the Office of Student Disability Services located? SDS is located in Baskerville Hall, on the southwest corner of Convent Avenue and 140th Street, Room 26. Baskerville Hall can be entered from Convent Avenue, there is a ramp and power assist door at this entrance; B26 is located two-thirds of the way down the hall on the left. [ back to top ] 3. What hours is the Office of Student Disability Services open? During the Fall and Spring semesters, when classes are in session, SDS is open Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. During the Summer semester, Intersession, and days when City College is open but classes are not in session, SDS is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please call 212-650-5913 for an appointment 4. What kinds of disabilities are served? All disabilities are served, including those that are visible and those that are not visible. Disabilities recognized under the law include, but are not limited to learning, medical, physical, emotional, psychological, substance abuse, and HIV. They may also be continuous or temporary. [ back to top ] 5. How do I receive services? Students with disabilities may register for services by providing SDS with appropriate documentation of their disability. Initially, a staff member will meet with you individually to discuss your documentation and particular situation, including the impact your disability has on your overall functioning and your responsibilities as a student. [ back to top ] 6. How do I communicate my accommodation needs to my instructors? For those students who require in-class accommodations, they will communicate their accommodation needs to Faculty through an Academic Adjustment Memo that is generated by Student Disability Services. This memorandum will be developed and prepared through a collaborative effort involving SDS and the student with a disability. [ back to top ] 7. When should I give my Academic Adjustment Memo to my instructors? It is suggested that all students who receive Academic Adjustment Memos present them to their instructors within the first two weeks of class each semester. When this is done, both the student and the instructor are aware of the necessary accommodations and the process of providing the accommodations is much more efficient. [ back to top ] 8. What if I need modifications in my accommodations? If you find that the accommodations are not effective or they need to be modified in order to meet the unique demands of individualized courses, please contact SDS. [ back to top ] 9. Why would two individuals with the same disability receive different accommodations and/or academic adjustments? Situations are considered on a case-by-case basis because the impact of a given disability on each person can be totally different in its effect. [ back to top ] 10. Can I register to vote at Student Disability Services? Yes, SDS can assist you in filling out a voter registration form. [ back to top ] 11. Who do I talk to if I have other questions? Call Student Disability Services at (212) 650-5913. [ back to top ] |
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