Student Responsibilities

It is critical that students are aware of their responsibilities in order to utilize their accommodations without scheduling issues or mishaps.

Testing Accommodations

It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements for testing accommodations by completing an Alternative Testing Request in DRS Connect. This form must be submitted at least three (3) business days prior to the test date. Authorized test accommodations may include extended testing time, reduced distraction environment, assistive technology, or alternative format. Testing accommodations must be authorized by a DRS Access Specialist. Testing Services will not provide accommodations that have not been approved by DRS.

In-Class Notetaking

It is the student's responsibility as the student to request an in-class notetaker as needed per class and to work with the DRS office and instructor to find a notetaker. The DRS Program Advisors can help with this process. Attendance is required in order to receive notes for that class session. Notetaking assistance is not a substitute for attendance.

Alternative Format

It is the student's responsibility to provide Disability Resources & Services with the student's class schedule and, if possible, a course syllabus from the instructor. You must provide proof of ownership for each of the student's textbook(s) and provide a copy of the "paid" receipt to DRS. Alternative format may include Braille, large print, PDF's, and other forms of electronic text or paper-based formats. Requests for Braille must be made at least 3 months in advance of the first day of class. Large print, PDFs, and other forms of electronic text or paper-based formats require at least 1 month in advance of the first day of class.

Interpreting/CART Services

It is the student's responsibility to request interpreting/CART services through the Supervisor of Interpreting Services in order to facilitate the coordination of available interpreters. You are required to fill out an Interpreter/Cart Request Form for each class. In order to provide appropriate services for the first day of class, interpreting/CART requests require at least two (2) weeks' notice in advance of the first day of class. Requests for individual events require at least one (1) week advance notice. Last-minute requests may not guarantee services. The Supervisor of Interpreting Services will send an email to the student's Maricopa email, to notify them that their request has been received, and then will assign an interpreter for the request.

Upon receiving a request for CART service, the Supervisor of Interpreting Services will coordinate to provide you with the necessary CART equipment. You will be notified by email when the equipment is ready and you are responsible for contacting the DRS office to schedule an appointment. Demonstration/training is provided on all equipment at the time of checkout.

Reduced Course Load

A college Disability Resource Services (DRS) professional may certify that a student who is afforded a reduced academic load as an accommodation for a disability shall nevertheless be deemed a full-time student. Such certification shall be solely to enable the student to seek eligibility for health insurance benefits and to seek eligibility to comply with mandates of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The DRS Advisor will certify that a student may be deemed a full-time student as provided under this regulation only on a semester-by-semester basis.

Requests for a reduced course load accommodation must be submitted to the DRS Advisor with supporting documentation. Requests must be made prior to the beginning of each semester. Supporting documentation must include a diagnostic evaluation from an appropriate professional. The documentation must meet the guidelines set forth by the Maricopa Community College District’s Documentation Policy in order to evaluate the current impact of the disability in regards to the request. Students are required to request this accommodation every semesterbut do not need to re-submit their documentation. Continuation of this status is not automatic.

Students who are approved for a reduced course load will be required to sign the Reduced Course Load Approval Form which includes a statement acknowledging that he or she has reviewed the consequences that go with reduced load status and accepts them.

Accommodation Timeline

Below is a list of accommodation groups and appropriate timelines for most circumstances. If a request is submitted after the relevant deadline, DRS will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the request but cannot guarantee that such a request can be met. Accommodations can be approved and activated throughout the semester but are not retroactive.