Guide for Students with Disabilities

http://tunxis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Disability-Student-Handbook.pdf

Tips for Prospective Students

Tips for Prospective Students

Understand your rights and responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
To plan ahead for a smooth transition, meet with the Learning Disabilities Specialist before classes begin to submit documentation and arrange academic accommodations.

Before High School Graduation

Make sure that disability documentation and special education reports are up to date and obtain a copy for your records.
Understand your specific disability and the support you are currently receiving.
Before taking the SAT, inquire about special accommodations for testing.
Contact the State Bureau of Rehabilitation Services to inquire about eligibility for services.
Develop reading, study, time management and organizational skills.

Checklist for New Students

Apply for Admission and Financial Aid. Upon acceptance, all students receive a Banner ID Number (or Student ID) to be used for all campus related transactions.
Take English and Math Placement Tests. If you need special accommodations, please contact Valerie Hamilton-Brodie: (860) 255-3575.
Schedule an appointment with a Learning Disabilities Specialist in the Academic Support Center for information on Disability Services.
Submit appropriate documentation to Disability Services.
Complete an Intake Interview with a Learning Disabilities Specialist to discuss individual learning strengths, specific academic adjustments, and creating a Learning Profile.
Complete the "Semester Academic Adjustment Requests" form for approval by the Learning Disabilities Specialist.
If academic adjustments are approved, complete a Learning Profile with the Learning Disabilities Specialist. This Profile is used to communicate the approved academic adjustments with faculty.
Review the process for arranging the approved academic adjustments.

Disability Services – Main Page
Appropriate Documentation
Services
Useful Links
Forms

Guide for Students with Disabilities
This handbook explains how students with disabilities can request academic adjustments and access support services at Tunxis Community College. It serves as a guide to help students understand the guidelines as well as the steps for obtaining reasonable academic adjustments and access to learning in a post-secondary setting.

Ablilty Times
A Blog for Students with Disabilties at Tunxis Community College

For more information, contact the Academic Support Center at 860.255.3570 or tx-asc@txcc.commnet.edu.

Services

Services for students with disabilities include:

Pre-admission Counseling
Student Learning Profile
Reasonable Accommodations
Campus and Classroom Accessibility Information
Liaison with College Services
Self-Advocacy Training
Specific Learning Strategies
Tutorial Services
Academic / Career / Transfer Advisement
Adaptive Devices / Technology Services
Referral to Campus, Community & State Services

Disability Services – Main Page
Tips for Prospective Students
Appropriate Documentation
Useful Links
Forms

Guide for Students with Disabilities
This handbook explains how students with disabilities can request academic adjustments and access support services at Tunxis Community College. It serves as a guide to help students understand the guidelines as well as the steps for obtaining reasonable academic adjustments and access to learning in a post-secondary setting.

Ablilty Times
A Blog for Students with Disabilties at Tunxis Community College

For more information, contact the Academic Support Center at 860.255.3570 or tx-asc@txcc.commnet.edu.

Algebra Lab

Open to Pre, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Students

Work on homework independently
Meet with study groups or fellow classmates
Ask quick questions to the Algebra Lab tutor
Use MyMathLab software

Interested in Using the Algebra Lab?

No advance sign up required
Drop in the Algebra Lab anytime during the listed hours
Stay as long or as little as you like

Algebra Lab Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays in the Academic Support Center
11:00am – 2:00pm &
4:00 – 7:00pm
The above is subject to change at any time.

For more information, contact the Academic Support Center at 860.255.3570 or tx-asc@txcc.commnet.edu.

Transfer Workshop for Art Students

A  workshop for students interested in transferring to a four-year art or design program will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon in room 6-224. A panel discussion with reps from the Hartford Art School, RISD, Lyme Academy of Arts and School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, along with Tunxis art alumni and transfer coordinator, Kelli Pittman will answer questions.
Time will also be given to the review of the student portfolios. Seating is limited and through reservation only. Please contact Carianne Mack Garside to reserve your seat.

Nursing Information Sessions

For Tunxis students interested in the nursing programs at: Capital Community, Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Norwalk Community College,  or Three Rivers Community College, the Tunxis admissions office will be conducting an information session on Thursday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m. or Friday, Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m.  For more information or to sign-up contact Alison McCarthy, Associate Director of Admissions, at  amccarthy@txcc.commnet.edu or 860.255.3556

National Depression Screening Day

Tunxis will host free, anonymous screenings for depression and other mood disorders on Thursday, October 6 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm in the main administration building(100). Participants will take a private self-test and will have the opportunity to speak with screeners and a counselor. Referrals to treatment services and educational information will also be available. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 860.255.3548 or email vcraven@txcc.commnet.edu.

Constitution Day Panel Discussion

Join Dr. Rafaele Fierro, Dr. Fran Coan and Professor Bob Brown for a panel discussion celebrating Constitution Day on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. in Founders Hall. Discussion includes constitutional rights under the 14th Amendment.

Nursing Information Sessions

For Tunxis students interested in the nursing programs at: Capital Community, Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Norwalk Community College,  or Three Rivers Community College, the Tunxis admissions office will be conducting an information session on Thursday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to sign-up contact Alison McCarthy, Associate Director of Admissions, at  amccarthy@txcc.commnet.edu or 860.255.3556

UConn Transfer Information Session

Learn more about transferring to UConn to pursue your bachelor’s degree at a Transfer Information Session on Thursday, March 31, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Tunxis Library, Room 7-206. It’s a great opportunity to get answers to your questions and learn more about transfer requirements.
For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center at 860.255.3540.