Disability Student Services Office (DSSO)

Kapiolani Community College (KCC) is committed to a barrier-free campus and provides accommodations to ensure students with disabilities equal access to education.

Eligibility

Students who can provide documentation that indicates the existence of a disability as well as its substantial impact in limiting one or more major life activities, including learning, are eligible for services. The documentation should indicate whether the absence of special accommodations would limit or deny equal access and, thus, result in discrimination. The cost to evaluate (e.g., medical tests, testing for learning disabilities, etc.) your disability is your responsibility.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 504, individuals with disabilities have protections against discrimination and are assured access to programs, services, and activities. For more information, see "Americans with Disabilities Act" and "Rehabilitation Act of 1973" under the Related Links section.

Services & Accommodations

For information, contact your campus counselor for students with disabilities. Together, you will discuss services and accommodations, which may include:

• Community agencies liaison/referral
• Registration assistance
• Notetakers and readers
• Auxiliary aids such as tape recorders, calculators, and amplification and magnification devices
• Accessible furniture and technology
• Alternate formats including conversion of instructional material to Braille or audio tapes
• Extended time for testing in a minimal distraction area

Call DSSO for an appointment with the campus counselor for students with disabilities. Please bring documentation of your disability to the meeting. Contact information is provided below.

Other Support Services

Based on your disability and eligibility, we provide these additional services:

• TRIO Student Support Services: a federally funded program that assists eligible students who are low-income, first generation in college, or with disabilities.
• KCC Deaf Center: provides services to the deaf and hard of hearing.

For more information, See "TRIO Student Support Services" and "Kapiolani Deaf Center" under the Related Links section.