Disability Services

Planning Ahead

Students with disabilities are responsible for initiating the ADA accommodation process by applying to the Disability Services office. To ensure timely evaluation and implementation of accommodations, students should provide adequate advance notice.

Please note that ADA accommodations are not retroactive—they cannot be applied to past coursework or situations. Therefore, students must contact Disability Services as early as possible, especially since some accommodations, such as sign language interpreters, may require significant lead time to arrange.

Notice Under the ADA
Student Grievance Procedure
ADA Policy
FAQs

Applying for ADA Accomodations

  1. Complete the application
    • Gather documentation regarding your disability from a licensed medical or mental health provider, or a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and upload it into the application. Providers can also complete the provider portion of the application
    • It should be noted that this form needs to be completed and uploaded into the application, or the provider portion of the application needs to be completed
    • Documentation examples include but are not limited to:
      • IEPs or 504 Plans
      • Psychological evaluations
      • The provider section of the Disabilities Application
  2. Check your Email to confirm your signature by clicking on the link in the email
  3. Schedule an appointment with the ADA Coordinator to complete the application process

We look forward to helping every student.

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the College supports the registration of all qualified persons with a disability. The college faculty and staff shall work cooperatively with qualified students who receive accommodations to provide access to the programs, services, and activities of the college, as required by law.

For High School Students

Disability Services – Davis Tech Courses

High school students taking courses at Davis Technical College may request accommodations under applicable disability laws. In general, Davis Tech Disability Services supports previously approved accommodation plans—such as a 504 Plan or IEP—created by qualified high school staff, as long as those accommodations do not interfere with the essential requirements of the college-level course. In other words, if your accommodations have worked well in high school and are appropriate for a Davis Tech class, they can usually continue.

However, students must request accommodations directly through the Davis Tech Disability Services department if they wish to receive them in their college course. Accommodations are not automatic and must be formally approved by Davis Tech’s Disability Services before they are implemented in class.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • High School Students
    • Initiate the process by contacting Davis Tech Disability Services
    • Submit appropriate documentation (e.g., IEP, 504 Plan, evaluations)
    • Schedule an intake appointment to review and finalize accommodations
    • Share approved accommodations with instructors at the start of the course using the official notification from Disability Services
  • Parents of High School Students
    • Encourage your student to advocate for themselves
    • Support communication between your student, high school staff, and Davis Tech personnel
    • Understand that students must give conset and take an active role in the process, as required by college policy
  • High School Support Staff
    • Assist students in gathering and submitting documentation
    • Help students understand teh accommodation process
    • Coordinate with Davis Tech Disability Services and instructors as needed to ensure accommodations are properly implemented
  • Davis Tech Instructors
    • Do not approve accommodations - they implement those authorized by Disability Services
    • Must not alter or deny accommodations on their own
    • If there are concerns about how an accommodation affects course requirements, instructors should contact Disability Services for guidance
  • Davis Tech Disability Services
    • Reviews documentaiton and determines eligibility
    • Approves and communicates accommodations to students
    • Provides support and resolves any issues related to accommodation implementation

Non-Discrimination Statement

As stated in Student Services policy, Davis Technical College is fully committed to policies of non-discrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues equality and diversity goals in all programs, activities and employment. In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vocational Amendments of 1976 and the American with Disabilities Act, College programs and activities are open to all qualified students without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please talk to a Counselor in Student Services. You may contact the Office for Civil Rights if you are unable to resolve your concerns on campus.

Disability Services Coordinator

Office for Civil Rights

  • Denver, CO 80290
  • 1-303-866-1040 (Direct)
  • 1-800-421-3481 (Toll-Free)
  • 1-877-521-2172 (TDD)
  • (e) ocr@ed.gov
  • (web) www.ed.gov/ocr