Accommodations are determined on an individual basis to meet the student's need. There are no automatic accommodations for any particular disability. Below you will find a list of possible accommodations that are available and have been provided in the past. Please refer to the "Documentation Guidelines" page for directions regarding accommodations that are requested based upon the diagnosed disability.
Accommodations are determined on an individual basis to meet the student's need. There are no automatic accommodations for any particular disability. Below you will find a list of possible accommodations that are available and have been provided in the past. Please refer to the "Documentation Guidelines" page for directions regarding accommodations that are requested based upon the diagnosed disability.
Possible Course Accommodations: Students with disabilities who are taking NTCC courses may request accommodations providing that they do not compromise the validity or content of the course. Examples of modifications for courses include:
Possible Course Accommodations
- Extended time for testing and assessments (1.5x) or (2x)
- Provision of alternate print or presentation formats (e.g., books in electronic format, enlarged print, Braille)
- Copies of instructor's notes/presentations
- Reader or Scribe (for testing purposes only)
- Tests administered in a quiet location
- Class seating placement
- Tutoring Assistance (referral of tutor in LRC)
- Closed captioning when using videos in coursework
- To the extent possible, NTCC will maintain a barrier-free website
Other Possible Accommodations
- Additional Testing Time, including scheduled breaks if necessary
- Accessible workstations
- Allow student to record lectures
- Assistance with note taking (copy of fellow student’s notes)
- Oral Testing (Administered in Testing Center, if necessary)
- Computer lab in the Learning Commons (Library) with accessibility software for visually impaired.
- Face to face tutoring available see our Tutoring for more information.
