Disability Resources

The ADA Coordinator is responsible for arranging accommodations for Columbia College students who have documented disabilities.

Columbia College Policy Statement

Columbia College prohibits unlawful discrimination against qualified students with disabilities and encourages their full participation within the College Community.  All faculty, staff and administrators will actively support students with disabilities in all educational programs, services, and activities, in cases where such support is readily achievable and is not an undue burden.  Columbia College policy, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, defines a qualified student with a disability as "any person who is regarded as having such an impairment, and (a) who meets the academic and technical standards requisite for admission to or participation in the College's programs, and (b) who has a documented physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities."
[Columbia College Policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities]

Registering with the ADA Coordinator

To register with the ADA Coordinator, the student must self-disclose their disability and provide adequate documentation of their disability (medical records, psychological testing, etc.) completed by a qualified professional (physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.).  Students who wish to request accommodations must be accepted for admission to Columbia College before registering with the ADA Coordinator.

Accommodations

Columbia College provides equal access to education for all students.  Students with documented disabilities, as defined by the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are eligible for services.

Accommodations are individual in nature and are decided on a case by case basis. Requested accommodations must be reasonable, must not create undue burden, and must be supported by adequate documentation.  Examples of accommodations may include the use of notetakers, enlargements of handouts and exams, and extended time on tests.

Contact Information

Individuals interested in receiving more information about disability services at Columbia College should contact the ADA Coordinator with any questions.

Written inquiries should be addressed to:

Columbia College
ADA Coordinator
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216

Students may also call (573) 875-7626 for more information or visit the Coordinator's office, located in Atkins-Holman Student Commons, room 214.