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College students with documented disabilities are eligible to receive support services and accommodations. Standard accommodations include extended time on exams, texts in an alternative format, note-takers, and sign language interpreters. In order to receive services, students must self disclose to the Office of Student Disability Services on their campus and present current documentation. Documentation requirements may vary across colleges and may also be different than the documents required by middle and high schools. Please contact your local student disability services office for specific documentation requirements.

Florida Statutes

1004.91 - Career-preparatory instruction
1007.02 - Access to postsecondary education and meaningful careers for students with disabilities
1007.264 - Impaired and learning disabled persons; admission to postsecondary educational institutions
1007.265 - Impaired and learning disabled persons; graduation, study program admission, and upper-division entry
1009.41 - State financial aid; students with a disability
1007.25 General education courses; common prerequisites; and other degree requirements.

State Board of Education Rules

6A-10.040 (Word) - Basic Skills Requirements for Postsecondary Career Certificate Education
6A-10.041 - Substitution for Requirements for Eligible Disabled Students at State Universities, Florida Colleges, and Postsecondary Career Centers
6A-20.111 (Word) - Criteria for Documentation of Disability

Memos & Technical Assistance

Accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology (PDF, 53KB)

Additional Resources

Complaints

College Complaint Procedure Information

For complaints or information related to disability services
http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=40

For additional information relating to disability services, please contact:

Wanda Young, Coordinator of Access and Civil Rights
Division of Florida Colleges
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1544
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Telephone: 850-245-9488
Email:

Data & Reports

Disabilities Services Program Review (PDF, 167KB)
Report of 2012 Enrollments and Completions for Students with Disabilities in the Florida College System (Excel, 86KB)
2007 Survey of Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (PDF, 71KB)
Course Substitution Report Template (Word, 46KB)

College Contacts

Disability Service Providers