Student Services, Resources and Activities

Special Programs and Services

Services for Students With Disabilities

Florida Community College provides educational support services through the Auxiliary Aids Program within the Office of Services for Students With Disabilities.

The College delivers services to students with disabilities following guidelines established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990. These laws ensure equal access to all educational opportunities by making reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of the disability, unless making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program or activity. As appropriate, the following services can be provided upon receipt of documentation.

• Notetaker
• Tutor
• Reader
• Scribe
• Interpreter
• Testing Accommodations
• Adaptive Equipment/Software
• Enlarged or Brailled Instruction Material
• CLAST Waivers or Special Accommodations
• Course Substitutions
• Voter Registration

Any student with a disability requesting assistance may contact the Specialist for Students With Disabilities on the appropriate campus.

North Campus and Nassau Center	904.766.6784 Voice and TDD
Downtown Campus, Urban Resource Center and Open Campus	904.633.8488 Voice and TDD
Kent Campus	904.381.3630 Voice and TDD
South Campus and Deerwood Center	904.646.2191 Voice and TDD

The Director of Services for Students With Disabilities is responsible for coordinating services for students with disabilities Collegewide.

Articulation Issues: Universities are required to admit community college students with A.A. and some A.S. degrees; however, universities may require specific courses for acceptance to limited access programs. For the student's benefit, the College will work with the appropriate institution to inform students of limited access program requirements, and other requirements, which might affect transfer and graduation. Upon verification, the College honors course substitutions that have been approved by other institutions.

Independent Living for Adult Blind (ILAB)

ILAB is an instructional program for adults who have vision loss to a degree that they experience some difficulty in their daily activities. Through guidance and specialized training offered through the ILAB program, individuals learn necessary skills for work and independence in their home and community. Training is offered at no cost to individuals. Eligibility is determined by the State Division of Blind Services. For information call 904.633.8220.

FCCJ Rosanne R. Hartwell Women's Center

The FCCJ Rosanne R. Hartwell Women's Center has been helping women succeed personally and professionally since 1974. A Jacksonville tradition, it holds the distinction of being the oldest Women's Center at a community college in the State of Florida. The Women's Center is located at the Downtown Campus, 101 W. State St., Room 3106. All programs are available to members of the community as well as FCCJ students.

Women's Center programs include:

• The Challenge Program for Displaced Homemakers
• The Mid-Life Career Review.
• The Women's Information Exchange.
• Career Fairs.
• Women's Personal Growth Groups.
• Scholarships.
• Portfolio Newsletter.
• The Rosanne R. Hartwell Women's Center Calendar.

For information on all Women's Center programs, call 904.633.8311 or view the Women's Center's Web Page.

Programs for College Bound Middle and High School Students

College Reach Out Program (CROP) is an early intervention program, focusing on students in grades 6 thru 9. Call 904.633.8179 or 904.632.3175 for additional details.

Gaining Resources and Developing Skills (GRADS) is a year-round program for rising juniors and seniors. Call 904.633-8273 or 904.632.3175 for additional details.

Format for Affecting Minority Enrollment (FAME) is a college orientation program for 10th thru 12th grade students. Call 904.632.3175 or 904.633.8219 for additional details.