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A person with a disability is defined as any person who has a physical or mental impairment that impacts one or more major life activities. Disabilities include, but are not limited to, AIDS, blindness, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy, head injuries, hearing disabilities, specific learning disabilities, loss of limb(s), multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, emotional disabilities, speech disabilities, spinal cord injuries, and vision disabilities.
The rights of individuals with disabilities are protected by
No college or university may discriminate in the recruitment, admission, educational process, or treatment of students.
To be eligible for accommodations, students must first register with Disability Services and provide appropriate documentation of the disability. This documentation will be reviewed through an interactive process. Eligible students will be entitled to approved program modifications, academic adjustments, or auxiliary aids that allow them to complete educational programs and activities.
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Disability Services at Joliet Junior College is committed to providing students with disabilities an equal access to an education. Disability Services determines reasonable accommodations by using an interactive process with each student. Furthermore, Disability Services values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation by providing an accessible experience for all students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Disability Services can help students by providing accommodations, coaching, and assistive technology.
Accommodations are determined by documentation and by the interactive process. Students do need to complete the registration process with Disability Services to receive accommodations. Listed below are testing, classroom, and other accommodations.
Disability Services provides coaching for students with disabilities. Coaching appointments are one on one appointments with a Disability Services Specialist. Coaching includes study skills and time management. In addition, Disability Services can help students with communication and other barriers they may face.
Disability Services provides assistive technology and training. Assistive technology includes:
All placement tests are untimed. So, the accommodation of extended time is not applicable. Each placement test can be taken separately or together.
If additional accommodations are needed, please contact Disability Services. Documentation is required for approval of placement test accommodations. You do not need to be registered with Disability Services to receive placement test accommodations.
Please visit the Testing Services website for additional information on the placement tests: Testing Services
To be eligible for Disability Services, you will need to submit documentation for review and approval. Then, you will need to complete the registration process.
Documentation must identify the disability and how it affects you. Disability Services can accept IEP or 504 documentation. In addition, Disability Services has a form that can be completed or the health care professional can write a letter.
All documentation must be completed by a licensed health care provider such as a medical doctor, physician's assistant, psychiatrist, psychologist, optometrist, social worker, etc. Please note that the health care provider cannot be related to the student.
To start registering with Disability Services, please fill out the Disability Services Student Intake Form. You can attach your documentation to the form.
Please allow up to 1 week for your intake form to be reviewed and processed. A Disability Services Specialist will contact you via your Joliet Junior College email.
The general grievance or student complaint process applies to all students. Students with disabilities who wish to file a complaint can use the same form. This form can be used for a complaint involving discrimination based on a disability or a denial of equal access for accommodations, auxiliary aids, etc.
Students can contact Disability Services with a complaint. Disability Services will attempt to resolve the issue with all parties. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the student should contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Students can complete the student complaint form. Please refer to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities website for information on the student complaint process and electronic form.
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
If the complaint cannot be resolved by Joliet Junior College, the student may choose to file a complaint with the Federal Office of Civil Rights.
Office of Civil Rights
Chicago Office
U.S. Department of Education
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building
230 S. Dearborn Street
37th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-730-1560
Fax: 312-730-1576
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
COVID has created unique obstacles for students and colleges. Disability Services will continue to support students with disabilities during this time. Students with disabilities are still entitled to their ADA rights for online courses.
Disability Services staff is available to meet with students via phone or Microsoft Teams, and, when necessary, can meet with students in person. Please call or email Disability Services to make an appointment.
Phone: 815-280-2613
Email: disabilityservices@jjc.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.