College Disability Centers

The mission of Disability Services is to provide equal opportunities and equal access to education, programs, and activities for all students with disabilities at New Mexico Tech. Disability Services works collaboratively with University Partners to foster a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community. The Office for Student Access Services arranges accommodations for students who have documented disabilities that affect their ability to participate on an equal basis with students who do not have disabilities. NMT will work with the student through an interactive process to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations.

To promote and oversee a higher education system that best serves the requirements of the people of our state. We do so by funding, overseeing, and supporting all of the state's public universities, colleges, and state-sponsored adult education projects; regulating the state's private, for-profit higher education institutions; and offering programs in which both public and private institutions of higher education participate. NMSHEA provides students & families and schools with Adult Education, Higher Education, Internships, Financial Aid/Grants/Loans/Scholarships, and Data for transparency on the agency.

The Academic Support Center will assist students with disabilities with accommodations in the classroom and residential area. Students with disabilities must self-identify at the higher education level and provide supporting documentation. The Academic Support Center will work with students on external services at the local, state, federal, and tribal levels. If individuals would like to visit the campus, please call, and the necessary arrangements for visitation will be made.

Our goal is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to all of the educational offerings at Santa Fe Community College.

Many kinds of disabilities are represented, although most of the students who use our services have learning disabilities. Students with other kinds of “hidden disabilities” are also eligible for our services and for reasonable accommodation.

We offer a personal approach to our advising to address your learning needs. We plan for your academic success by making the most of your best efforts to meet your career aspirations. Call 428-1455 or 428-1186 for an appointment.

San Juan College was founded with the commitment that anyone with a desire to succeed should have access to education. Their Disability Services team is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have the same access as other SJC students to the variety of educational programs, opportunities, and activities offered at SJC. Their approach is to coordinate services with individuals, faculty, and staff to remove any barriers to learning one might encounter while maintaining the highest level of academic integrity. Their vision is to be a resource to SJC employees and all members of the community by promoting access and disability awareness through workshops, resources, and outreach.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic accommodations to NMJC students who are eligible as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Mesalands Community College is committed to helping qualified students with special needs reach their goals. Students requesting special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact their instructor or Student Affairs staff who will advise them of the required process.

Maintains confidential student records regarding disabilities. Receives and evaluates documentation provided by the student verifying disability. Consults with students about appropriate individual academic accommodations based on documentation. Arranges academic accommodations for students. Serves as an advocate for students. Arranges for assisted technology. Provides and conducts disability information and training to staff/faculty.

Our mission is to empower DACC students in removing academic and personal barriers by providing a supportive educational environment to ensure full access and participation. We assist in making it possible for students diagnosed with a temporary or permanent disability to full participation, educational opportunities and achievement in an inclusive, supportive environment centered in an educational social justice model.

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) assists students with documented physical, mental, learning, visual, speech, or hearing disabilities. They provide accommodations that promote an accessible educational environment at CNM. DRC aims is to empower students and ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities by minimizing barriers such as physical, psychological and academic.

The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Student Accessibility Services (SAS) serves students with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) who be enrolled in one or more hours of study in WNMU courses. SAS invites students who request accommodations to meet with the office coordinator to discuss past use of accommodations and any disability-related barriers a student anticipates or is experiencing at WNMU. While no external paperwork is necessary to establish accommodations, medical records, psychoeducational testing and school records (such as an IEP or 504 Program) may help guide the conversation and provide information about specific requests. If this type of information is available, upload it upon completion of the online accessibilities petition for services form or bring it to the first meeting with the coordinator. Don’t delay meeting with SAS however, out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork.

Students are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act., which provides EQUAL ACCESS for students with exceptionalities. This can include mobility limitations, sensory disabilities, cognitive, emotional or mental disabilities, learning disabilities, processing and memory issues, health disabilities, traumatic brain injury and more. The Accessibility Resource Center will work with students to design accommodations that are appropriate and reasonable for exceptionality and course of study.

The Student Services office at Navajo Tech University (NTU) provides disability accommodations, substance abuse prevention, and student life and activities. Disability Support Services assist with students reasonable accommodations to a course, programs, services, on-campus jobs, and activities. Substance Abuse & Counseling Referral Services include mental health screening, assessment, alcohol and drug evaluation, counseling, referrals, and aftercare/follow-up services. The Student Life and Leadership Office supports campus programming to promotes learning, personal growth, self-governance, and social responsibility. Additional contact information can be found athttp://www.navajotech.edu/images/campusResources/campusResources.pdf.

ENMU offers an equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to obtain an education. If you are interested in learning more about disability issues, we encourage you to contact us. ENMU offers Certifications, Associates, Bachelor's, and Master's programs, and has two locations, one in Portales (listed), and a site in Roswell. Roswell Information can be found at: https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/special-services/, 52 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203, Phone: 1-800-243-6687.

The UNM Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is a division within the University of New Mexico Student Services department. They offer resources to the University community including students, faculty, or staff. To be eligible for services from the ARC, the student must be admitted to UNM and have a documented disability. A disability diagnosis from a school, medical or mental health practitioner, vocational rehabilitation agency, or evaluators such as an educational diagnostician or a neuropsychologist must be included in this paperwork. If the student doesn't have disability documentation to submit but they believe they might have a disability, they or their health care professional can fill out the ARC Diagnosis Verification Form. In addition the student can check The ARC, which offers a list of community diagnosticians, clinical psychologists, and neuropsychologists in the Albuquerque region who may evaluate an individual. However, the student is liable for the expense of the evaluation.

New Mexico State University aims to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified NMSU students in accordance with state and federal laws. Student Accessibility Services at New Mexico State University offers a variety of services to students with documented physical, learning, or psychological disabilities. Please drop by the office or contact NMSU for additional information.

The Office of Accessibility Services is responsible for two separate functions on campus. First, the office coordinates accessibility services provided to students on campus. Coordination of accessibility services is done in accordance with university policy, which is guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws governing the disabled student on campus. Second, the office designs and promotes solutions to the unique needs of disabled students on campus. The office represents the needs of students with disabilities to faculty, staff, and senior administrators and serves as an advocate on their behalf.

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is committed to addressing accessibility concerns in a timely manner. If you need disability accommodations while at IAIA, you’ll be working with Disability Support Services (DSS). Our office works with other college departments to provide accommodations for students in and out of the classroom. Please use this form listed on our websiet to report barriers that you have encountered in our services, programs, activities, or facilities, whether on campus or at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).

The college provides reasonable educational support and other academic services to disabled students. A student with a disability who wishes to enroll in classes should contact Student Services at the Tsaile Campus or the designated representative at the Regional center. The main campus of Diné College is located at Tsaile, Arizona, the “place where the stream flows into the canyon.” Sites at Window Rock, Chinle, and Tuba City serve Arizona residents, while a branch campus at Shiprock and a site at Crownpoint serve New Mexico residents.

Clovis Community College offers all students an equal opportunity for education. Their Special Services Office assists students with disabilities or those with a disabling condition. Any student with a disability or special need can go to their office for an individual consultation. Some of the accommodations offered can include testing accommodations, Sign language interpreting, NCR notebooks, books in alternative format, computer assisted learning, and back or neck support. The Special Services Office offers the use of adaptive equipment including Kurzweil 3000, voice recognition software, See-Tec, Window Eyes and video-phone

Committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in post-secondary education. Website resources include civil rights, legal resources, DSS professionals.

Affiliate programs Utah AHEAD, New Mexico AHEAD

Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability.

• College Search: Searchable directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability. Search by name, location, and keywords.
• Resource Library: Think College creates and curates a variety of resources on topics related to postsecondary education for people with intellectual disability.
• Family Resources: Information about planning, preparing, and applying for college.

Provides a four year postsecondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Services Include:

• Person Centered Planning
• Support staff attends the class with the student
• Additional assistance through a two hour support class.
• Work specialty area. Most students are placed on-campus with a support staff member in their first year and gradually they have the opportunity to explore off campus placements.
• Students live on and off campus.

Students completing their four years with the Mason LIFE Program will graduate with a George Mason Certificate of Completion with a catalog concentration and a work specialty area.

Provides higher education to who learn differently, including students with a learning disability (such as dyslexia), ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges.

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