The mission of Disability Services (DS) is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at CPCC. Our choice of departmental name acknowledges minimizing the "dis" and accentuating the student's ABILITIES. DS provides assistance and encouragement to meet the challenges of college life. Believing that students with disabilities can better advocate for their needs with greater success, we at CPCC strive to empower students in every way possible. We are committed to the belief that each student is unique. By empowering students to maximize their abilities, the foundation for college success is built.

Counselors for Disability Services

The counselor is the official contact for students with disabilities who request services and/or accommodations to participate in and benefit from College programs and services. Students must voluntarily identify themselves and provide official documentation of disability in order to become eligible for needed aids or adaptations. If documentation is inadequate, the student may be asked to provide additional information/evaluation. The Disability Services counselor serves as an advocate for individuals with disabilities and ensures that qualified students have physical and programmatic access to all college programs/services.

The counselor welcomes consultation with faculty, administrators and staff about appropriate services and modifications for individuals with disabilities. The counselor will assist in the implementation of accommodations whenever possible.

Services provided by the counselor also may include:

• Confidential maintenance of records of all self-identified students with documented disabilities.
• Referrals for students to obtain documentation as needed.
• Development, with the student, of appropriate educational plans including utilization of assistive technology and reasonable accommodations.
• Assistance with registration, including academic advising and priority registration.
• Assistance with interpretation and implementation of accommodations.
• Case management.
• Adjustment services counseling.