A student with a documented disability may be eligible for accommodations in their classes at A-B Tech. To be eligible for and receive accommodations, the student must:
- Have a documented disability that impacts learning and is in need of accommodations for access.
- Have contacted and initiated the process to receive accommodations with Support Services.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
If you have a documented disability that impacts your learning you may be eligible for accommodations.
- Do you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to learn?
- Does this disability make it hard to take tests in the traditional manner?
- Have you received disability-related accommodations in the past?
- Do/Did you have an IEP or 504 Plan in high school?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be eligible for accommodations.
How do I receive accommodations at A-B Tech?
Students must complete a Request for Services form and provide documentation. Documentation may include educational records, medical records, reports, and assessments created by healthcare providers, school psychologists, therapists, etc.
Examples include:
- Psycho-educational evaluations or re-evaluations which include the credentials of the evaluator.
- Letter from your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor on letterhead including their credentials, signature, and date. This letter needs to identify the diagnosis and/or impact.
If you have questions regarding the documentation or the registration process, please contact us at the following information:
For more information, contact Support Services at:
A-B Tech Community College
340 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801
- Email: supportservices@abtech.edu
- Phone: (828) 398-7141
- Fax: (828) 281-9886