Access to Achievement is an initiative created by the North Carolina legislature in 2023 that promotes increased employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Access to Achievement is helping to broaden opportunities for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to obtain certificates, credentials, degrees, and diplomas in a more inclusive community college setting.
Make an appointment for Access to Achievement Services
Here at A-B Tech, Access to Achievement Services are provided through our Access to Achievement Coordinator. The Access to Achievement Coordinator helps students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities figure out their path at A-B Tech. The coordinator can help students with:
- Applying for/enrolling at A-B Tech, completing residency applications, and requesting transcripts
- Choosing the program or courses that are the best fit
- Filling out applications for FAFSA, A-B Tech programs, Continuing Education, etc.
- Support with instructor communication
- Helping students apply for accommodations and request required documentation
- Finding employment support with programs like EIPD (Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities), formerly known as VR, (Vocational Rehabilitation), Project SEARCH, SOAR
Additional Resources:
- Technical Standards for A-B Tech Programs and Classes
- Descriptions of the physical and mental abilities required of students to meet academic requirements and to perform successfully in programs and classes
- The ARC of Buncombe County
“Disability doesn’t make you exceptional but questioning what you think you know about it does.” — Stella Young, Comedian, Journalist, and Disability Rights Activist
