It is the policy of the Tohono O'odham Community College to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, as well as other applicable Federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. No qualified person will, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program, activity, or service offered by the college.

TOCC will make every effort to: (1) Ensure that qualified individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation; and (2) promote respect for the dignity and equal treatment of individuals with disabilities. TOCC is committed to providing college-wide educational support assistance for students with documented disabilities. Student Services assists students through the developing of service plans, which incorporate classroom, lab and testing accommodations, as needed.

Through the provision of accommodations, each student will have the opportunity to function to the best of his/her ability within the scope of TOCC's services, programs and activities. The Student Services Department also refers students with disabilities to other departments within the college and community agencies that can enhance and support their educational experience. When appropriate, services may include academic and career advising, priority registration, note-taking assistance, sign language interpreting, auxiliary aids and services, use of specialized equipment, taped texts, extended tests times and mobility assistance.

Student requests for accommodation due to disability are processed through the Vice President of Student Services' office. A Student Support Specialist will provide intake assistance, eligibility determination with appropriate documentation, student services plans, faculty notification of accommodation and monitoring of student accommodations or to continue an accommodation service plan each semester.