Accessibility Information for Students

Complete the Accessibility Service Request Form for Students.

Gather the appropriate documentation.
Provide A or B.

1. Your most recent IEP, educational and psychological evaluations or 504 plan. It should be no more than five (5) years old. Or
2. Submit medical documentation from an appropriate health care provider.
   Provide a or b.
   
   
   1. Submit the Student Medical Documentation Form
      
      
      • Screen Reader Compatible Student Medical Documentation Form
   2. Submit an official letter from a qualified health care provider that treats you for your condition; must be submitted on official letterhead. Student with more than one condition should submit a letter for each specific condition.
      
      
      • Every letter should include the following:
        
        
        1. Diagnosis
        2. Proof of the Condition – tests that were performed/evaluations; include length of time the student has been in treatment.
        3. Current symptoms and concerns.
        4. Explain how the symptoms related to the student’s medical condition impacts a major life activity (i.e. learning, eating, learning, etc.), in an academic setting.
        5. Recommendation for Accommodation(s).

After you have submitted all of the document listed above, schedule an appointment with Accessibility Services by using this link: https://calendly.com/kdavishccc

Accessibility Services can be reached at 201-360-4157 or asFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE. During the meeting, Accessibility Services staff will discuss the accommodations that you are eligible for based on the documentation that you provide.

Yes. The Office of Accessibility Services is responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities.

No. High schools do not automatically forward IEPs or 504 plans to colleges. The student needs to self-identify and request accommodations, submit documentation and meet with Accessibility Services.

A student needs to self-identify by completing a request form, submitting documentation and completing an initial meeting with Accessibility Services. Accessibility Services will review the information and determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations and/or services the student is eligible to receive.

You should discuss your current documentation and your needs with Accessibility Services. Usually an IEP and/or a 504 plan alone, does not provide enough information to determine reasonable accommodations.

No, all students enrolled in a class can be eligible, but the student would need to complete the request form, provide documentation and complete the initial meeting with Accessibility Services.

No. Registering with Accessibility Services is voluntary and some students do not request accommodations. Some students do not request accommodations because they either don’t know the services are available or they want to try college without accommodations. Some students may find that they do not need accommodations for all of their classes or every semester. A student can register with Accessibility Services at any time while they are a student at Hudson.

Yes. A student needs to self-identify by completing a request form, submitting documentation and completing an initial meeting with Accessibility Services. Accessibility Services will review the information and determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations and/or services the student is eligible to receive during the expected duration of the condition/disability.

No. Once you are registered with Accessibility Services you will continue to receive accommodations for the duration of your studies at Hudson. If you need an additional accommodation and your documentation does not support the need, then updated documentation may be requested.

Once Accessibility Services determines your accommodation eligibility, an accommodation letter will be sent to your Hudson email address. The Accommodation Letter will include the accommodations that you need in the classroom that your professor will need to implement in class. You do not need to provide a copy of your documentation to your professor.

Reach out to Accessibility Services to discuss the difficulty you are having with getting appropriate documentation. You may be referred to the Division of Vocation Rehabilitation Services for testing or other local community resources as additional sources for testing.

HCCC Career Services - Highlights resources and ways the office can help your career journey.

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) - WRP is a recruitment program for students and recent graduates with disabilities for employment with the federal government. Opportunities are available for summer internships and full-time employment positions.

Jobs Ability - Jobs Ability matches people with disabilities to jobs in your community.

Careers and Communities for People with Disabilities - This organization connects a diverse, inclusive workforce to employers who are cultivating an inclusive, accommodating environment.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
438 Summit Avenue - 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7189

Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
153 Halsey Street - 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 648-3333
(877) 685-8878
askcbvi@dhs.nj.gov

Hudson County Social Security Administration
3000 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306
(800) 772-1213

St Joseph's School for the Blind
253 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0578

Urban League of Hudson County/Employment and Training
253 Martin Luther King Drive Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 451-8888

Americans with Disabilities Act
The United States Department of Justice webpage for the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found at this link.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Fact sheet on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

1. A student may request that their accommodation request denial or implementation be reviewed and reconsidered by the AS Office.
2. The appeal should be submitted in writing (see Appeal Form for guidance regarding needed information) to the AS Director, and should be done so as soon as possible after the denial or event serving as the basis for the appeal, in order to ensure a prompt and impartial review into the matter.
3. The AS Director will review the request and any related documentation, and meet with the student to discuss the appeal.
4. The AS Director will respond to the student in writing with their decision on the matter within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the request.
5. If the student is satisfied with the outcome of this process, the appeal will be considered resolved. 

1. A student who is not satisfied with the outcome of the informal appeal process (above) may file a formal appeal. The appeal must be submitted on the Appeal Form to the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The appeal should be filed as soon as possible after the decision/event that serves as the basis for the appeal.
2. The Chief Diversity Officer will review the appeal, any related documentation, consult with any relevant parties, and meet with the student.
3. The decision by the CDO will be in writing to the student and delivered within thirty (30) days of the submission of the appeal. The decision of the Chief Diversity Officer is final.