Student Accessibility Services

About

Welcome to Cascadia College and to Student Accessibility Services! Whether you are a new or returning student that is here to obtain an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or even take a couple of courses to enrich yourself, Student Accessibility Services is here to support you.

Cascadia College maintains Student Accessibility Services to provide reasonable accommodations and support services to students with accessibility needs in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act of 1990 and Amendments of 2008. 

Appointments & Drop-ins

How to Apply for Services

There are three simple steps to apply for services. Accommodations will be determined once they have been completed.

1. Gather diagnosic documentation of your accessibility need, diagnosis, or condition. Depending on the individual’s accessibility need, documentation can be submitted from a medical doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, school psychologist or other professional diagnostician. Students are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services if they are having trouble acquiring documentation. If a disability is apparent and the need for accommodations can be easily established, documentation may not be needed.
2. Fill out and submit the Accommodation Application form.
3. Schedule a meeting with the Director of Accessibility & Student Support Services.

Guide for Using Accommodate Tool

Accommodate is the management tool for students registered with Student Accessibility Services. Students can request and manage their accommodations through their Accommodate Portal. Below are some helpful guides for requesting and managing specific accommodations in Accommodate.

• Accessing Notes from a Notetaker in Accommodate
• How to Request Letter of Accommodation in Accommodate
• Request a Peer Notetaker in Accommodate
• Scheduling Appointments in Accommodate
• Scheduling Tests with Accommodate (Online and In-person)
• Submit Accessible Media Requests with Accommodate
• Submit a Supplemental Request in Accommodate

Video Tutorials for Accommodate

How to Request Accommodations in Accommodate

How to Schedule Tests in Accommodate

Handbook

For further information on Student Accessibility Services, procedures, accommodations, supports, and resources please download and review the Student Accessibility Services Student Handbook.

Forms

• Accommodation Appeal Form

Policies and Procedures

See Student Accessibility Services' policies and procedures.