Disability Support Services

Our staff seeks to ensure that all people receive the opportunity to be Ivy Tech Community College of Bloomington students.  We believe our college is enriched by the contributions of our students.  Support and assistance may be provided for any new and returning student contacting us. Additionally, we provide accommodations for persons with documented disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Thank you,

Sue Gauck
Assistant Director
Student Support and Disability Services

1. Contact Disability Support Services for an appointment:
   a. Email - sgauck@ivytech.edu
   b. Phone - (812) 330-6046
   c. Toll free - (866) 447-0700 extension 6046
2. Provide professional documentation of your disability
3. Request academic accommodations
4. Give Accommodations Notification Form to each instructor, each semester
5. Use effective time management skills and study habits
6. Maintain required academic standards of progress
7. Comply with standards of appropriate behavior
8. Meet with Student Support and Disability staff at least a month before each new semester

For More Information:
Sue Gauck
Office of Student Support and Development
(812) 330-6046
sgauck@ivytech.edu

Disability Support Services (DSS)

North Meridian Campus and Lawrence Campus

317-921-4982

r8-dss@lists.ivytech.edu

Disability Support Services Business Hours

North Meridian Center

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lawrence Campus

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Or by appointment

• It is the responsibility of the student requesting an accommodation due to a qualifying disability to self-identify by registering with the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) and to furnish documentation about the nature and extent of his or her disability.
• Accommodation requests are evaluated individually to make a determination regarding reasonable accommodations based on a review and analysis of documentation and circumstances. This information is kept in a confidential file.
• Students must meet with DSS prior to the beginning of each semester to discuss arrangements for needed accommodations and complete an electronic accommodation request.

Informing other staff or faculty does not constitute registering with DSS.

DSS Lab -- This lab features workstations, packed with the latest in adaptive technology software and devices. Any student registered with DSS has access to the DSS lab.

The DSS lab is located at:

North Meridian Campus
50 West Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Student Services, Room 127

Adaptive Technology and Equipment in the DSS Lab:

• Jaws
• Via Voice
• Zoom Text
• Zoom Text Large Key Keyboards
• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Headphones
• Screen Monitor Filter
• Screen Monitor Magnifier
• Kurzweil 1000
• Kurzweil 3000
• Adaptive Tables and Chairs
• Sorenson Video Phone
• Portable CCTVs
• Hand Held magnifiers
• Onyx CCTV
• Table Top CCTVs

Disability Parking

In order to park in a space designated as handicapped parking, a vehicle must have a current and valid handicapped parking tag issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) of the State of Indiana or a temporary pass issued by Disability Support Services. Tags Issued by the BMV include:

• Handicapped license plate
• Disabled American Veteran license plate
• Disability placard (must be visibly displayed in vehicle)

If a student does NOT have any of the above, but has temporary need for use of a designated handicapped area, he/she may apply for a temporary pass through Disability Support Services. In order to provide a temporary pass, the student must:

• Complete a “Handicapped Parking Permit Request Form.”
• Submit a doctor’s statement indicating the need for handicapped parking. This statement must also indicate a date of expiration for the disabling condition.
• Provide proof of vehicle registration.
• Show a picture ID at time of request.

FOR IVY TECH CENTRAL INDIANA

eBook Information for Requests

Welcome to Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana's eBook website for requests

• To maximize your chance of receiving books in alternate formats by the beginning of a semester, we ask that you request all your books at least 30 days before the semester begins.

• All requests are processed on a first come, first serve basis.

• All requests must be purchased as a new textbook and be documented with an original paid receipt.

The eBook is an electronic system for DSS students to have their textbook converted into alternate formats. If your instructor notification letter includes eBook accommodations, follow the check list. The check list will guide you through the process of obtaining your textbooks in an alternate electronic format.

New and Returning Student Checklist

1. Meet with DSS counselor and obtain your instructor notification form (which would include eBook accommodation)

   When you register with DSS, you will have a DSS Counselor to help coordinate accommodations, advise you on other disability-related issues, plan your courseload, or refer you to resources on campus or out in the community that will help you better manage your disability. Your Counselor can also consult with faculty or other staff regarding your disability-related needs.

   You need to meet with your Counselor at the beginning of each semester to get coursework accommodations put in place. This includes picking up your instructor notification form (which includes your eBook accommodation). How often you meet with your Counselor depends on what you want to work on. Some students come in as often as once per week, others come in less often, or on an “as-needed” basis.

   You can get assistance from your DSS Counselor by setting up an appointment, and often this is the best way to handle more complex issues or questions. You can also get assistance with questions via email, or by phoning. When you first meet your DSS Counselor, talk about the best way to stay in touch.

   Reminder: accommodations are not set up automatically, i.e., you need to request accommodations each semester!

2. Set up an eBook consultation (This consultation is not mandatory, it is to familiarize you with the system and to answer any questions you may have)
3. Choose eBook format
   • Available eBook Format: There are three eBook formats available depending on the computer and software you are using.

   The following are eBook formats your book can be converted into.

   •  PDF - This is the fastest format to have your book converted. PDF files are images of a written text. If you want to enlarge your book, this is the format for you.
     • *.pdf - (adobe PDF) can be opened if you have Adobe Reader or equivalent PDF reader. Click here to download
   • Mp3 - The Mp3 option is your textbook broken down by chapter or sections and read aloud by a computer voice. If you want to listen to your book, this is the format for you.

   • • When a student requests Mp3 files, no electronic visual material accompanies the Mp3 files. Mp3 files will play on CD players, portable MP3 devices, home computers, and all Ivy Tech Community College computers.
   •  Kurzweil - This file format can only be opened on a computer with Kurzweil installed.
     • If you have Kurzweil on your home computer or you use it on the DSS lab computers, this is the format for you.
4. Read, sign, and submit the eBook Student Agreement to DSS eBook contact
   • This agreement must be read, signed, and returned to DSS before any books are scanned or any converted books can be given to the student.
   • PDF version of eBook Student Agreement
   • MS Word version of eBook Student Agreement
5. SUBMIT EBOOK REQUEST--USE THIS ONLINE FORM

   The sooner you request the books the faster we will be able to request them from publishers and get them to you. To maximize your chance of receiving book in alternate formats by the beginning of the semester.

6. Provide proof of textbook purchase

1. • Before you can pick up your text books in electronic format you must provide proof that you own the book that was converted to an electronic format. This is so we can get permission from the publishers and so that publishers will attempt to provide us with electronic versions of the text when available.
   • Proof of ownership includes; printed copy of receipt from bookstore, Amazon or another vendor, photocopied receipt from bookstore or you can make a photocopy of the front and back cover. If you don't have a copy of the receipt you can bring the books to DSS and we will make photocopies.
2. Cut and scan
   • Directions for having your textbooks cut and scanned
     • If you are past the semester eBook request date and DSS does not have the book in our archives, in order to get your book into an electronic format, you will need to have the binding removed and the book scanned. There is no charge to have the bindings removed rebound or scanned. If we do not have the textbook in our archives, the only way to guarantee getting the text in an alternate format is to have the book cut and scanned.
     • If you choose to wait on the publisher and not to cut and scan your text book there is no guarantee you will get the book in an alternate format. The publishers may take 4 weeks to provide it to us, or they may take 4 weeks to tell us they do not have it in an electronic format.
     • To get the bindings removed from your textbook, DSS will take your textbooks to the Ivy Tech Copy Room to have it removed.
     • The books should be scanned within a day or two, and they should be converted within a week after that. Remember, if you are past the semester eBook request date, DSS will process your request in the order that they are received and this may cause a delay in receiving the electronic format.
     • When your CD is ready with the converted book files you will receive an email telling you that your CD with your book on it is ready to pick up.
     • Once the book has been scanned, DSS will take it to the Ivy Tech Copy Room to have a new binding put on the book. DSS will send a second email telling you that your book was rebound and is ready to pick up.
     • Once the binding has been removed the Follet’s bookstore will usually not buy the book back.

Janet Sharp
Interim Director Student Success Center
Disability Services Coordinator & Academic Advisor
812-374-5324
1-800-922-4838 ext. 5324

Anderson
765-643-7133 ext. 2324

Marion
765-651-3100 ext 3301

Muncie
765-289-2291 ext. 1388

Cheryl Locke
Director of Disability Services
800-459-0561, ext. 504

Serving the Lafayette Campus, Montgomery County Instructional Center (MCIC), White County Instructional Center (WCIC), and Renaissance Building

Disability Support Services (DSS)

Student Support Center, Ivy Hall 1323
3101 South Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN  47905

Michelle Lehman, Assistant Director of DSS
Danyelle Paczkowski, DSS Advisor
Andrea DePriest, DSS and Student Life Assistant

If you have questions, or need assistance call us at 765-269-5615, or Toll Free at 1-800-669-4882, or email the DSS office at disabilitysvcslaf@lists.ivytech.edu

Business Hours

Monday thru Friday—8 am to 5 pm

New DSS Student Registration

If you are a student with a disability, the office of Disability Support Services at Ivy Tech Community College is here to assist you.  Registration with Disability Support Services (DSS) is a separate process from applying for admission to Ivy Tech Community College.  In order to be considered for accommodations through DSS, students must follow the DSS Registration Process.

DSS Registration Process*

1. Student contacts the DSS office and receives an intake packet

2. Student makes appointment to meet with DSS representative

3. Student completes DSS Registration and Intake Form

4. Student and DSS representative discuss eligibility under DSS guidelines and the accommodations process

5. Student provides documentation of disability according to DSS guidelines.  Documentation guidelines should be presented to the student’s physician/psychologist.  Documentation is returned to DSS in a sealed envelope or sent by fax.

6. Documentation will be reviewed.  Student schedules an intake interview with DSS representative once documentation is received.  DSS will mail letter of eligibility to home address, acknowledging eligibility status and approved accommodations.  If determined eligible, student will be required to pick-up accommodation packet to be presented to his/her faculty.

*Registration with the DSS office is separate from admittance to Ivy Tech Community College;    students need not receive Social Security Disability to register with the DSS office

To best serve students, the DSS office recommends students begin the eligibility process thirty business days prior to the beginning of the semester as the process to accommodate can take 2-4 weeks to complete.

You may stop by Ivy Hall 1323 to schedule your appointment Monday thru Friday 8:00 am—5:00 pm.

Returning DSS Student Request for Accommodations and/or Services

Ivy Tech Community College offers Disability Support Services to any qualified student with a disability who requests such services.  It is each student’s responsibility to request these services each semester.  To best serve students, the office of Disability Support Services recommends students registered with the DSS office fill out the Returning Student Accommodations Request Form approximately thirty business days prior to the start of the semester. 

This request informs the DSS office of the student’s enrollment in courses and need for Faculty Notification Forms (FNFs).  A copy of the student’s schedule must be submitted with the request form.

Follow these steps to request your approved accommodations or services:

• Stop by IVY 1323 to submit the Returning Student Request for Accommodations Form

• Attach a copy of your course schedule

• Schedule an appointment with the DSS Advisor if you are requesting use of any of the following services:

    o Interpreting and captioning

    o Note-taking

    o Reader/Scribe services

    o VR approved tutoring

    o Adaptive Technology

    o Alternative Format Textbooks

•Pick up your accommodations packet the first week of classes

•Student will discuss implementation of accommodations with their instructor(s)

• A copy of the Faculty Notification Form (FNF) and Student Action Plan (SAP) signed by the student and their instructor needs to be returned to the DSS office

Sandra Bens
Director of Disability Support Services
574-289-7001 ext. 1001
sbens@ivytech.edu

North Campus
Harshman Hall
Rooms HM1714 and HM1710
4900 St. Joe Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Todd Nichols, Director
wnichols3@ivytech.edu
260-481-2210

Tina Horn
thorn10@ivytech.edu
260-481-2253

Gary and East Chicago Campuses

Ina Dillon
Gary (219)981-1111 ext. 2337
East Chicago (219)392-3600 ext. 308

Valparaiso and Michigan City Campuses

Rhonda Craig
Valparaiso (219)464-8514 ext. 3121
Michigan City (219)879-1937 ext. 6262

Toure’ Conley
Assistant Director of Student Success & Retention
Disability Services
765-966-2656 ext. 1211
tconley18@ivytech.edu

LAWRENCEBURG
812-537-4010 ext. 259

MADISON
812-265-2580 ext. 4106

CONTACT

Sarah Richards
812-246-3301 ext. 4179

Ivy Tech Community College - Pfau Hall
8204 Highway 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172

For more information, please contact the Lamkin Student Success Center, Room 108, at (812) 429-1386, or email Cyndi Cates, Disability Services Advisor at ccates@ivytech.edu.

TERRE HAUTE
Jamie Frey
Disability Services Coordinator
812-298-2282
Fax: 812-298-2291

GREENCASTLE
Brad Johnson
Student Services
765-653-7410 ext. 5002