Accessibility Services
It is the mission of the Accessibility Services Team at Rollins College to address barriers to learning, facilitate accessible learning environments, and champion equal access for the entire campus community. We do this by:
- Facilitating consultations and collaboration with faculty, staff and students.
- Interacting with students to determine individualized and sustainable approaches to learning strategies.
- Educating the campus community about disability, access, independence and self-advocacy.
- Providing accommodations to students with qualifying disabilities.
- Modeling best practices across all dimensions of wellness to support the campus community.
Requesting Accommodations
Accommodations can be requested by students who are enrolled at Rollins College, have received their R-Number and have access to MyRollins. Students will fill out a request form in MyRollins and will be asked to provide documentation that supports a connection between disability and the requested accommodation(s). We accept any of the following:
- Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plans (must include diagnostic information)
- Psychoeducational/Neuropsychological/Cognitive Evaluations
- Medical Records
- Educational Records
Student files, including disability documentation, are stored confidentially and are only accessible to Accessibility Services professional staff members.
Each student will be evaluated on an individual basis through a review of documentation and an interactive meeting with the student. We recognize the value of the student's experience and perspective and therefore work collaboratively to develop an accommodation plan together. Accommodations are not one-size-fits-all.
Examples of Reasonable Academic Accommodations
- Testing Accommodations:
Extended time
Distraction-reduced environment
Computer usage on exams for word processing
Limiting of exams per day
Use of a reader/scribe - Note-Taking Accommodations:
Computer usage in class
NoteTaking Express - Other Academic Accommodations:
Textbooks in alternative formats
Course substitutions (Foreign Language)
Sign language interpreters/captioning services
Additional Accommodations Available at Rollins
- Meals - Rollins College has a variety of healthy dining options provided by Sodexo that meet the nutritional needs of most students. However, meal plan accommodations may be requested if specific dietary requirements, allergies, intolerances, or health conditions exist.
- Campus Safety Escort List - Students with chronic health conditions or temporary conditions, such as a broken leg, can request a Campus Safety ride from one campus building to another.
- Temporary Disability and Pregnancy
Questions
Accessibility Services is committed to upholding the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title IX by ensuring equal access to our campus experience.
Students wishing to obtain accommodations should complete the appropriate application process in MyRollins. If you have questions, please contact the Accessibility Services Office at access@rollins.edu or 407-975-6463.