Disability Resources & Services (DRS)

Disability Resources & Services Mission

Values student diversity by promoting self advocacy, independence, access, and integration to a global student life experience that leads to student success for all individuals with a documented disability.

Program Role & Function

To provide access and support to students who have a documented disability according to The Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All placement testing, and course accommodations will be implemented, and monitored by the DRS office. Support services assist in empowering students to gain the necessary skills, and knowledge needed to make informed decisions, become self-directed in their academic, and personal success.

Appointments can be made:

• Directly by Student, Parent, Staff or Faculty, High School personnel
• Call to schedule an intake appointment: (480) 857-5188
• Newly enrolled students, and those needing auxiliary services will register with the DRS office
  

Who should seek assistance from Disability Resources and Services?

• Any individual who has a documented disability, a medical or psychological diagnosis
• A recent High School graduate who received Special Education services including any resource support
• A individual who has a documented disability, even if documentation is not current
• An adult learner who recently returned to college, and has no current documentation, yet struggling in classes

When should Faculty or Staff referral to Disability Resources and Services?

• Upon a students' self disclosure
• If a student has asked or appears to be in need of accommodations
• If a student has not self identified, yet shows signs of struggling
• If a student does not meet academic expectations, classroom performance which would call for removal, or alternative course placement 

Goal of DRS Services

Is to develop strong and supportive working relationships with all DRS students. To provide learning opportunities which empower and promote independence, self-advocacy  as well as integration into campus life. Services may include:

• Direct and ongoing support services to enrolled students and/or parents
• Provide awareness of DRS services, role and function
• Educate students on the legal difference between secondary and post-secondary
• Educate students about the differences between receiving accommodations vs. modifications
• Advocate for all registered DRS students, and CGCC Faculty and Staff
• Implementation and monitoring of all testing and classroom accommodations
• Provide referrals for campus and community resources
• Provide opportunities for students to integrate into campus life
• Provide assistive technology support and training