Student Accessibility Services
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Alamo Colleges is committed to ensuring that all programs, services, and facilities are accessible to and provide equal opportunities for education to all students.
The disability services office at each college coordinates accommodations for students with permanent and temporary disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Students who meet the guideline criteria are encouraged to establish accommodations through the disability services office at the college where their classes are being taken.
Accommodations
Accommodations eliminate barriers and insure equal access in order for students with disabilities to be as fully engaged in the educational experience as possible.
Accessibility services offers accommodations to help level the playing field and create opportunities for success for students with disabilities. Accommodations to students may include, but not limited to: peer volunteer note-taking, extended test time, alternative test-taking location, readers, scribes, Oral or ASL interpreter services, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, tape recorders for classroom use, alternate format reading material, and/or in-class accommodations.
Requesting Services
If you need accommodations in order to complete the admissions process or are interested in learning more about qualifying for and accessing services for students with disabilities, select a college from the links below:
Northeast Lakeview CollegeStudent Accessibility Services |
Northwest Vista CollegeStudent Accessibility Services
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Palo Alto CollegeStudent Accessibility Services |
St. Philip's CollegeStudent Accessibility Services |
San Antonio CollegeStudent Accessbility Services |
Interpreter Services
Interpreting Services at the Alamo Colleges provide interpreting services for deaf or hard of hearing students in the classroom and lab. Additionally, most campus events are accessible through sign language interpreters. The Interpreting Services Manage coordinates interpreting services and on-boarding services to new students.
In order to qualify for services, a student must provide documentation of verification of disability. An interview with the Interpreting Services Manager will begin the process.
Interpreting Services is located on the SAC Campus, Nail Technical Center, Room 109G. For more information, please email dst-interpreting @cc77776.com
Requests for interpreter services needs to be submitted in writing at least 3 days in advance. All efforts will be made to satisfy requests whether for an ongoing class, tutoring, or an extra-curricular event. Please complete the form below to request an Interpreter
The Alamo Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Linda Boyer-Owens, Associate Vice Chancellor of Employee Services, Title IX Coordinator, (210) 485-0200. Address: Human Resources Department, 2222 N. Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78215. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the St. Philip’s College Educational Support Services at (210) 486-2020.