Disability Services

Southern State Community College is committed to assuring equality of both opportunity and participation for persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, working, or learning. It further defines a person with a disability as having a physical or mental impairment, a record of such impairment, and/or someone that is regarded as having such impairment.

In addition to visible disabilities, such as the need for wheelchairs or sign language, this definition includes invisible disabilities as well. Some of these are learning disabilities, psychological disorders, and chronic illnesses.

Persons requesting reasonable adjustments for disabilities must self-identify to be granted protection under section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any student with a disability may request modifications at any time. However, because all individual needs are determined on a case by case basis, it is suggested that notifications and appointments be made with the coordinator of the Disabilities Service Office several months in advance. This will enable time to provide appropriate documentation and completion of necessary processes prior to beginning classes. All information is held in confidence in compliance with SSCC policies. Contact the Disabilities Service Coordinator on Central Campus at (937) 393-3431, ext. 2604.