Eligibility and Documentation Guidelines

A student with a documented disability may be eligible for accommodations in their classes at A-B Tech. To be eligible for and receive accommodations, the student must:

  1. Have a documented disability that impacts learning and is in need of accommodations for access.
  2. Have contacted and initiated the process to receive accommodations with Support Services.

 

How do I know if I’m eligible?

If you have a documented disability that impacts your learning you may be eligible for accommodations.

  • Do you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to learn?
  • Does this disability make it hard to take tests in the traditional manner?
  • Have you received disability-related accommodations in the past?
  • Do/Did you have an IEP or 504 Plan in high school?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be eligible for accommodations.

 

How do I receive accommodations at A-B Tech?

Students must complete a Request for Services form and provide documentation. Documentation may include educational records, medical records, reports, and assessments created by health care providers, school psychologists, therapists, etc.

Examples include:

  • Psycho-educational evaluations or re-evaluations which include the credentials of the evaluator.
  • Letter from your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor on letterhead including their credentials, signature, and date. This letter needs to identify the diagnosis and/or impact.

If you have questions regarding the documentation or the registration process, please contact us at the following information:

For more information, contact Support Services at:
A-B Tech Community College
340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801