Mission

Access & Testing Services assists in providing equal access for otherwise qualified students with disabilities to all curricular and co-curricular opportunities offered by the institution. In support of our college's mission, Access Services works diligently to support access to quality educational opportunities within a supportive learning environment and to promote success through community partnerships, responsive programs, and a commitment to improvement.

Work to promote that otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive reasonable and appropriate accommodations so as to have equal access to all institutional programs and services regardless of the type and extent of the disability in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. Advocate for equal access, accommodations, and respect for students with disabilities within the campus community.

Students will understand:

1. The interactive process for requesting accommodations
2. Their responsibilities in the accommodation process, including initiating a request for access and how to continue receiving accommodations
3. How to request assistance when needed to utilize accommodations or work out any issues

Disability Services and Accommodations for Students  

Accommodation Request Process:   

• Student Request: Submit via the UACCB Request for Accommodations Form or contact Access & Testing Services directly at 870-612-2056 or 870-612-2013 or access@uaccb.edu .  

• Make a request in person: You can begin the request process at the Access & Testing Services Office in the Main Classroom Building.

• Provide Disability Documentation: Must include a clear diagnosis, student’s name, professional credentials, and how the disability affects functioning. Acceptable documents include IEPs, 504 plans, or a Summary of Performance.  

• Interactive Process: A meeting is scheduled between Access Services and the student to discuss needs and complete paperwork.  

• Notification: Accommodation Letters are sent via DocuSign to students and instructors.  

• Continued Communication: Students must notify Access Services if classes change to update accommodation letters and if they enroll the following semester.  

Types of Accommodations  

Accommodations are determinedindividually through collaboration with Access & Testing Services. Examplesinclude but are not limited to:  

• Lecture Access: Audio recordings, screen reader-accessible content, instructor or peer notes, transcription, or sign language services.  

• Academic Aids: Use of tools like calculators, computers, spell checkers, and text-to-speech devices.  

• Assistive Technology: Screen readers and magnifiers.  

• Interpreters/Transcriptionists: Available upon request; early registration recommended.  

• Parking: Handicap-accessible spaces are marked and available.  

• Mobility Access: Wheelchair users should report access issues.  

• Testing Accommodations: Options include extended time, quiet environments, assistive technology, scribes, and spell checkers.  

Limits: Personal services (e.g., caregiving, transportation)are not provided. Accommodations from high school are not automaticallytransferred.  Students must self-identify and follow the procedureto make a request for accommodations.