Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Students have the responsibility to request accommodations and to provide appropriate documentation to the ADA Office.
What We Do
The NWSCC ADA Office offers services for students who have documented disabilities to ensure access and equal opportunity for them to pursue their educational goals. Eligible students may register for services with the ADA Office, and personnel will develop a plan with each student for reasonable and appropriate accommodations related to their individual disabilities.
Eligibility
Students who have a documented disability are eligible to register for services with the ADA Office. Disabilities may involve physical or mobility impairments, vision or hearing impairments, learning disabilities, a psychological diagnosis, or other relevant diagnosed conditions.
Application Steps
Students must complete the online form for ADA accommodations. Students must also provide appropriate documentation from a professional that states the type of disability and includes recommendations for academic adjustments. Acceptable documentation may be from a doctor, counselor, or Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Documentation must be provided on the letterhead of the professional. Once documentation is submitted, students will individually meet with the ADA Intake Coordinator to determine appropriate accommodations to fit students’ needs.
Types of Services
Available services might include, but are not limited to, classroom adaptations, print magnifiers, extended time on tests, quiet room testing, note-takers, test readers, interpreter services, liaison with faculty and staff, and liaison with community agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation.
Additional Resources
ADA Team Contacts:
Erica Malone, M.A.
Coordinator of Student Success & Retention (ADA Intake Coordinator)
Phone: (256) 331-6353
Email: erica.malone@nwscc.edu
Office Locations: Building 302, Suite 230, Phil Campbell Campus
Building 100, Suite 121, Shoals Campus
Savannah Liles, M.A.
Coordinator of Student Success & Retention
Phone: (256) 331-8086
Email: savannah.liles@nwscc.edu
Office Location: Building 100, Suite 121, Shoals Campus
Amanda T. Peters, M.B.A.
Director of Advising & Retention
Phone: (256) 331-8121
Email: amanda.terry@nwscc.edu
Office Location: Building 100, Suite 121
Amber McCown, EdD
Assistant Dean of Students
Phone: (256) 331-8010
Email: amber.mccown@nwscc.edu
Office Location: Building 100, Suite 118