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Steps for Disability Services

For any student who wants services related to disability, follow these steps:

New Students

Step 1

Complete and submit the Student Request for ARC Services. This tells us you are interested in our services.

Step 2

Submit documentation of your disability. This is required to prove that you are eligible for ARC services. To submit your documentation, you can:

  • Attach to your request form
  • Email to jf-arc-office@kctcs.edu
  • Deliver in-person to the ARC office during business hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday).

To learn more, view our Documentation Guidelines.

Step 3

Check your email. Within 1-3 business days after you submit your request form, an ARC coordinator will email you to schedule your intake meeting. If you don't see this message, check your spam folder or contact the ARC for further assistance.

Step 4

Complete your intake meeting with your ARC coordinator. In this meeting, you will discuss how your disability affects you and the coordinator will approve a set of accommodations. 

Step 5

Review your accommodations. Following your intake meeting, your coordinator with create an accommodation letter that explains all the supports you have been approved for for the semester. This letter will be shared with you and your instructors.

If you are comfortable doing so, it is encouraged that you reach out to your instructor to discuss your disability and/or how your accommodations will apply to their course. These conversations can help to build a positive relationship with your instructors and provide critical information that is not included in your accommodation letter. This will make it easier to navigate any concerns about your accommodations that may arise throughout the semester.

Step 6

Renew your accommodations each semester using the Renewal of ARC Services form. Accommodations will not be renewed and an accommodation letter will not be sent out until the form has been submitted for the new semester. It is your responsibility as the student to renew your accommodations as needed and inform the ARC of any changes to your schedule or instructors.

Step 7 (optional)

Complete and submit the Authorization to Release Information. This allows us to discuss your accommodation information with individuals that you authorize; you can rescind this permission at any time by contacting the ARC.

Questions?

Send any questions you may have to JF-ARC-OFFICE@KCTCS.EDU.