Disability Resources & Services (DRS)

Mission

To service and meet the personal and academic needs of this student population while seeing the "Person First" and their "Disability " second. Educating and promoting self advocacy, independence while providing opportunities for personal, academic growth and success.

Program Role & Function

To provide access, advocacy, academic and personal support services to students who have a documented disability according to The Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All placement testing, and course accommodations will be implemented, and monitored by the DRS office. Support services assist in empowering students to gain the necessary skills, and knowledge needed to make informed decisions, become self-directed in their academic planning, and personal success.

Appointments can be made by:

• Student, Parent, Staff , Faculty, High School Personnel, or Community Agency
• By calling to schedule an intake appointment: (480) 857-5188
• Newly enrolled students, and those needing auxiliary services enroll in classes in the DRS office
  

When Students should seek assistance from DRS?

• Any individual who has a documented disability, a medical or psychological diagnosis
• A recent High School graduate who received Special Education Services including any resource support
• A individual who may not have current or appropriate documentation
• A individual who finds themselves struggling with their academic goals, and choose not to register with DRS Office

Staff or Faculty need to refer to Disability Resources and Services?

• Upon a students' self disclosure of a disability 
• If a student has asked or appears to be in need of accommodations
• If a student has not self identified or provided an Instruction Notification Form (INF's), yet shows signs of struggling
• If a student does not meet academic expectations, classroom performance which would call for removal, or alternative course placement

Goal of DRS 

Is to develop strong and supportive working relationships with any student who chooses to self identify their disability and register with this office. To provide program and services, as well as learning opportunities which empower and promote independence, and self-advocacy.

Services are provided to those registered and active status students and/or parents may include:

• Direct and ongoing advocacy, and support services
• Provide and monitor classroom accommodations
• Provide education on the legal difference between secondary and post-secondary
• Provide education on the differences between receiving accommodations vs. modifications
• Implementation and monitoring of all testing and classroom accommodations
• Provide mediation and advocate for CGCC Faculty and Staff
  
• Provide referrals for campus and community resources
• Provide opportunities for students to integrate into campus life
• Provide assistive technology support and training
• Monitor campus compliance of ADA