MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Faculty Concerns

Educational Access for Students with Disabilities

Q:  Who is responsible for determining appropriate accommodations?

A:  The Special Resource Center (SRC) is the office on campus that determines appropriate accommodations as well as the Dean of Enrollment Services in specific situations.  The office bases their decision upon documentation collected from a student with a disability, the student's functional limitations, the nature of the class or activity and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation.

Q:  Are all students with disabilities registered with SRC?

A:  No, it is likely that many students with disabilities have chosen not to be registered with the SRC or they may not have met the eligibility criteria for services.  They may have chosen to speak directly with the Dean of Enrollment to establish eligibility for accommodations.  In either case, the student will approach faculty to request accommodations. 

Q:  What ECC Board Policy support services for students with disabilities?

A:  As an institution, El Camino College has many board policies that support and protect students with disabilities in the academic environment.  Two of the most often and inclusive policies are El Camino Community College District:

• Board Policy 1600 (adopted January 20, 2004):  Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities
• Board Policy 4055 (adopted November 17, 2003):  Accommodations For Students with Disabilities