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the transition from high school to college for students withdisabilities, and then provides specific information aboutprocedures, accessibility, services, organizations, general programs,and publications at each of the public community colleges and areavocational-technical centers in Florida. Section 1 providesinformation on support organizations in Florida, important federallegislation, questions to ask, the Florida Relay system, costs andscholarships, and a transition calendar. Section 2 provides two-pagedescriptions of programs and services at the 39 Florida publicvocational-technical centers. Section 3 gives two-page descriptionsof the 28 community colleges. The descriptions give highlights ofadmissions procedures, available publications; basic collegestatistics; services provided to students with specific disabilitiesby category; and contact information for each main campus, admissionsoffice, Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 complianceofficer, coordinator for students with disabilities, and any studentorganizations involved with students with disabilities. (DB)

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Postsecondary Education Support Services:A Guide for Students with

Disabilities

Postsecondary Education Support Services:A Guide for Students with

Disabilities

Keith E. WeissKenneth Osfield

Trent HenleyJeanne B. RepettoStuart E. Schwartz

University of FloridaG315 Norman Hall

Gainesville, Florida 32611-2053

This product was published by Project RETAIN as a part of Florida Network: Information and Services forAdolescents and Adults with Special Needs, funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, Divisionof Public Schools, Bureau of Student Services and Exceptional Education, through federal assistance under theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B.

Cop} sightState of Florida

Department of State1994

Authorization for reproduction is hereby granted to the state system of public education as defined in section228.041(1), Florida Statutes. No authorization is granted for distribution or reproduction outside the statesystem of public education without prior approval in writing.

able of Contents

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAcronyms

SECTION I - Postsecondary School Information

Preparing for Further EducationPersonal Interest InventoryReview of an Occupation or VocationWhat to ExpectChoosing the Right SchoolPostsecondary School Fact SheetA Transition Calendar from High SchoolCategories of DisabilitiesGetting Supports and ServicesThe Cost of Postsecondary SchoolScholarshipsSupporting AgenciesAmericans with Disabilities ActFederal Rehabilitation ActFlorida Relay System

SECTION II - Vocational-Technical Centers

Map of Area Vocational-Technical CentersArea Vocational-Technical Centers

Atlantic Vocational-Technical CenterBay Area Vocational-Technical CenterBradford-Union Vocational-Technical CenterCharlotte County Vocational-Technical CenterDavid Erwin Technical CenterGeorge Stone Area Vocational-Technical CenterHaney Technical CenterHenry Brewster Technical CenterJames Lorenzo Walker Vocational-Technical CenterLake County Area Vocational-Technical CenterLee County High Tech Center (Central)Lee County High Tech Center (North)Lindsey Hopkins Technical Educational CenterLively Area Vocational-Technical CenterManatee Area Vocational-Technical CenterMiami Lakes Technical Education Center

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SECTION III - Community Colleges

Map of Community CollegesState Board of Community CollegesPublic Community College System

Brevard Community CollegeBroward Community CollegeCentral Florida Commur..cy CollegeChipola Junior CollegeDaytona Beach Community CollegeEdison Community CollegeFlorida Community College at JacksonvilleFlorida Keys Community CollegeGulf Coast Community CollegeHillsborough Community CollegeIndian River Community CollegeLake City Community CollegeLake-Sumter Community CollegeManatee Community CollegeMiami-Dade Community CollegeNorth Florida Community College

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Postsecondary Education Support Services: A Guide for Students with Disabilities was developed coopera-

tively by the Florida Network and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) office at the University of

Florida as a practical aid for students with disabilities who are interested in attending a community college or

area vocational-technical center in Florida. This guide is designed to provide general information concern-

ing the transition from high school to college and specific information about procedures, accessibility,

services, organizations, general programs, and publications for students with disabilities at each of the public

community colleges and area vocational-technical centers in Florida. This publication will also be useful to

teachers, guidance counselors, and transition specialists.

Section I General Information

This section provides information on support organizations in Florida, important federal legislation, ques-

tions you need to ask, the Florida Relay system, costs and scholarships, and a transition calendar.

Section H Area Vocational-Technical Centers

General information on 39 public area Vocational-Technical centers in Florida is provided, as well as a two

page listing on each, outlining the programs and services for students with disabilities.

Section III Community Colleges

General information about the community college system is provided in this section. Each of the twenty-

eight community colleges has a two-page listing, outlining the programs and services offered to students

with disabilities. Each college is organized in the same manner, for ease of use. You will find:

On the front page: Highlights of admissions procedures, available publications, and collegestatistics.

On the back page: An outline of services provided to students with specific disabilities by category,

contact information for each main campus, admissions office, ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Coordinator

for Students with Disabilities, and any student organizations involved with students with disabilities.

WHERE DO I GO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have additional questions about a particular area vocational-technical center or community college,

contact any Coordinator of Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities of that college or center.

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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Valli Klett and Billy Ma lasso of the University of Florida. Office of StudentServices and the staff of the University of Florida ADA Office for thier services in collecting information oncommunity colleges, layout design, and data entry assistance.

We thank all the people at the community colleges and area vocational-technical centers who providedinformation for this document.

Thanks to Terry Densford for his artwork on the front cover. Terry is a student at Douglas Anderson Schoolof Arts, a magnet public high schoe! in Jacksonville, Florida. Also, thanks to Com Quest Designs for thecover layout.

The authors would also like to thank Craig Conley for his editorial and graphics assistance in producing thisdocument.

We appreciate the editorial review and comments from Mary Lou Carothers, Suzy Fay, and Sara Pankaskieof the Bureau of Student Services and Exceptional Education.

The following is a list of all theacronyms and their meaningsused in this guide.

AA Associate of ArtsABE - Adult Basic EducationACEPT - Alternate Center for

Educating PregnantTeens

ACEPT - Alternate Center forEducating PregnantTeens

ACT - American College TestADA - American with

Disabilities ActAIDS - Acquired

ImmunodeficiencySyndrome

AS - Associate of ScienceASE Automotive Service

ExcellenceASEP Automative Service

Educational ProgramASSET - Automative Student

Service ProgramTraining

AVC - Area Vocational CenterCABA - Competency-based

Adt It EducationCC - Community CollegeCHOPS - Change How Our

Pupils SucceedCLAST - College Level

Academic Skills TestEFC - Expected Family

ContributionEMT - Emergency Medical

TechnicianESOL - English for Speakers of

Other Languages

FAFSA - Free Application forFederal Student Aid

FRS - Florida RELAY SystemGED - General Education

DevelopmentHIV - Human Immuno-

deficiency VirusICE - Industrial Cooperative

EducationIMTS - Individual Manpower

Training SystemJTPA - Job Training Partnership

ActLES Florida Department of

Labor and EmploymentService

LIFE - Learning Is ForEveryone

PALS - Principles of AlphabetLiteracy System

SAIL - System for AppliedIndividualized Learning

SAR - Student Aid ReportSAT Scholastic Aptitude TestSAVE - Scholarship for Adult

Vocational EducationSNAPP - Students Needs

Assistance ProgramTABE - Test for Adult Basic

EducationTAPP - Teen Age Parenting

ProgramTDD - Telecommunications

Device for the DeafVA Veterans Administration,

U.S. Department ofVESOL - Vocational English for

Speakers of OtherLanguages

VR - Vocational Rehabilitation,State of Florida

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Section I

PostsecondarySchool Information

reparing for Further EducationY.(

Planning and preparing for col-lege should not be put off untilyou are about ready to graduatefrom high school. Your experi-ences will be more successfuland enjoyable if you beginpreparations in your first or sec-ond year of high school.

Questions to askyourself

How independent am 1?Can I arrange and manage myown schedule? Establish andkeep appointments?Can I make ray own arrange-ments for transportaticn andstudy materials?Am I good at budgetingmoney?Am I motivated to do what isnecessary to be the best I pos-sibly can be?

What are my strengths andweaknesses?

Am I gooc' ^t writing and testtaking?Can I sit -1 I need towith ended tostudyWhat t ,rood in?

What are my employmentgoals?

What activities interest me?What are my hobbies?Do I prefer to be outdoors orinside?

Do I like working with people?Do I like physical activitiesrather than mental activities?What type of career do I want?

hi answering these and otherquestions, talk with your schoolcounselors, family members,and people in business you oryour family may know for ad-vice.

The Personal Interest Inven-tory and the Review of anOccupation or Vocation on therDllowing pages will assist youin answering these questions.

Resource Guides

The Florida Department of Edu-cation has developed a numberof helpful resource guides anddatabases. The Career and Edu-cational Planning Guide pro-vides printed information on avariety of careers and occupa-tions, financial aid, and scholar-ships. Choices/Choices CT is acomputerized database contain-ing information on more than1,000 Florida-based careers.Florida VIEW (Vital Informa-tion for Education and Work)provides career, educational, andfinancial aid information in aprinted form. Your counselingoffice will have these resourcesor know where to obtain them.

The Florida Department of Edu-cation Bureau of Student Ser-vices and Exceptional Education

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Clearinghouse/Information Cen-ter, at (904) 488-1879, has twotechnical assistance paperswhich may be helpful:Postsecondary Education Issuesfor Students with Disabilities(1994) and AssistingPostsecondary Education: TestModifications andAccomodation for Students withDisabilities (1992).

What do I need to do?After taking stock of yourstrengths and weaknesses, youwill need to develop a programto overcome deficiencies. Workon improving personal charac-teristics, such as motivation andindependence. If study habitsneed improvement, review whatchanges you could make in yourstudy area and schedule and per-sonal skills.

Once you have developed a ca-reer interest. you need to deter-mine what skills and abilities areneeded in that career. Youshould determine what subjectsto take in high school to prepareyourself for higher educationand this career area.

Talk to your family, counselors,and teachers about how to im-prove weak areas and the aca-demic plans you need to make.Your school library also has im-portant information on careersar ' the necessary skills, abili-ties, and academic requirementsfor each career.

ersonal Interest Inventory

Use this Interest Inventory worksheet to record interests and career goals.

Name School

Interests

School subjects

Activities

Hobbies

Strengths (academic and personal)

Weaknesses ( academic and personal)

Employment Goals

Current

5 years from Now

Other Goals

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eview of an Occupation or Vocation

Use this worksheet to explore possible occupational and vocational opportunities.

Occupation

Sources of Your Information (book, guidance counselor, business, etc.)

Demand For This Occupation

How much current need or demand is there for this kind of work? Why?

How much need or demand will there be in five years from now?

Duties and Activities

List specific job tasks, duties, and activities a person in this occupation would do on a daily andweekly basis.

Would you enjoy performing these tasks and activities?

Do you think you would be good at performing these tasks?

Income

What is the average starting income, salary, and/or commission in this occupation?

What is the average income after five years?

Fringe benefits (vacation, insurance, vehicle, etc.)?

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Working Conditions

Hours worked per week:

Work is: Daytime Evening Weekdays Weekends

Full Time Part Time Seasonal

Indoors Outdoors Some of Both

Work Alone In a Crew Production Line

Workconditions: Pleasant Hard Dirty Clean

Safe Dangerous

Education and training needed?

High School degree yes no

Vocational training providedby a vocatic- nal-technical school yes no

Community college certificate yes no

Community college degree yes no

Area or program of study?

Conclusion and Evaluation

After you review the above information, do you think you would enjoy working in this occupational area? Why?

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hat to Expect

The years of postsecondaryschool bring new interests into astudent's life. Higher educationbrings with it new friends, newexperiences, more freedoms, andthe opportunity to further yourgoals for adulthood. Somestudents, however, find theexperience difficult. They areunaware of what is now ex-pected of them and are unable tocope with the new situation. Inreality, the differences betweenhigh school and postsecondaryeducation are not that great.

The primary difference is educa-tional responsibility. In highschool, teachers, counselors, andprincipals are responsible forproviding students with thesupport services they need. Forinstance, counselors make sureyou take the correct courses andteachers remind you of tests youmay have missed and yourprogress in their class.

The faculty and staff in a collegeor vocational-technical centerare equally as concerned foryour success. However,YOUARE RESPONSIBLE FORASKING FOR ASSISTANCEAND ADVICE WHEN YOUNEED IT. Schools are requiredto provide reasonable accommo-dations so you will have equalaccess to all educational oppor-tunities and available services.However, it is up to the student

to seek out and arrange for theseservices. Higher education alsodiffers in a number cf otherrespects. Some of these are:

You are more on your own.You will have more indepen-dence. But with moreindependence comes moreresponsibility. You make thedecision about schedules, classattendance, studying, and soon. In college and vocational-technical school no one will belooking over your shoulder tomake sure you are doing whatis necessary to succeed.

Courses will meet less often,generally two or three times aweek. More work is doneoutside of class.

Instructors lecture more of thetime. Attending class regularlyand taking good notes will bemore important.

There may be fewer tests andhomework assignments whichwill be used to determine yourcourse grade.

College course work willrequire more writing. You areoften required to write longerpapers or do out-of-classresearch and report on it.

Vocational-technical coursesmay require you to make andcomplete specific projects.

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Course requirements will oftenrequire more library work.

There may be less contact withyour instructors. It will be upto you to monitor yourprogress and ask for clarifica-tion or assistance when youneed it.

Class assignments and instruc-tions may be less specific.Tasks will not be laid out foryou step by step. It will be upto you to determine how youwill complete the assignments.However, if you are not surehow ASK.

There may he far more campusactivities and organizations inwhich to participate. Participa-tion will be an important partof your experiences. However,don't overdo it. Balance yourtime between academics andextracurricular activities orwork.

hoosing the Right School

Right Programs

You should determine if theschools you are interested inoffer programs providing theknowledge, skills, and certifica-tion needed for entry into yourchosen field. Study currentcatalogs and other materials.The counseling office andlibrary at your school will havethese. It may be helpful to call afew schools and talk to person-nel in student services officesand in the academic or voca-tional areas in which you areinterested. Again, your counse-lors may have other helpfulmaterials for you to review.

AdmissionRequirements

You need to know the admissionrequirements, application dead-lines, and tuition and other costsfor the colleges which interestyou. In general, colleges lookfor students they believe willhave a good chance of graduat-ing. Thus, they look at thesubjects you took and the gradesyou received in high school, testscores on certain national tests,organizations and sports youparticipated in, and personalreferences. Each college has itsown requirements and standards.

Florida's public communitycolleges are very open. Gener-ally, they only require a highschool diploma or its equivalent.Specific admission requirementsare listed in their catalog. Deter-mine if you meet all therequirements and, if not, whatsteps you can take. Likewise,deadlines for completed applica-tions and tuition and fees aredescribed in each college'scatalog.

Supports

After you have reviewed theprograms offered and accep-tance requirements, consider theschool's various supports andservices which you will requireto have a successful and enjoy-able experience in that school.

Sections II and III of this guidedescribe specific supports andservices provided by Florida'spublic community colleges andarea vocational-technical cen-ters. Also, the Office of StudentServices at the University ofFlorida has developed a guide,State University System ofFlorida: Resource Guide toPrograms and Services forStudents with Disabilities, forthe public universities inFlorida. Each school's catalogswill provide further generalinformation and your schoolcounselors will also have otherinformation which will help you.

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Steps to Take

Ask about academic require-ments, deadlines, and costs.

Plan ahead. Determine specifi-cally what your financial,transportation, and study needswill be and how you willprovide for them.

Contact the school's offices ofstudent affairs and financialaid. Explain what you mayneed and ask how they canmeet your needs. Once youare enrolled at the college, stayin touch with their studentaffairs department.

Visit the school and, if there ismore than one campus, visitthe campus you will be attend-ing. Talk with the registrar'soffice or someone in registra-tion, student affairs, andfinancial aid offices. Visit thedepartments in which you willbe taking courses. Explain tothe department head or yourupcoming instructors whatspecific needs you may have.Travel around the campus.Orient yourself to parking ortransportation arrangements,building layouts, and where thelibrary, bookstore, and otherneeded services are located.

How your familycan help

Your family can provide astrong source of emotional andfinancial support in your plansto attend college. Look tothem for advice and assistanceand let them know your plansand activities in preparing forcollege. They can also assistyou in gathering basic sup-plies, books, and equipment.

Your family should collectinformation on the history ofyour disability and place it in afile. School records, testreports, school honors andactivities, and other helpfulinformation should also begathered in placed in this or aseparate file.

It would probably be helpfulfor your family to visit thecollege of your choice alongwith you. They may think ofother important questionswhich need to be answered.Also, understanding the cam-pus and the programs andservices offered will allowthem to be more understandingand supportive.

The Postsecondary School FactSheet which follows is providedfor you to record informationabout the schools in which youare interested. Make copies of itas necessary,

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ostsecondary School Fact Sheet

Use this fact sheet to record information on a specific college or vocational-technical school.

Institution

Campus City

Program of Study

Application Deadline

Degree or certificate

Contact People name phone

Guidance

DisabledServices

ProgramAdvisor

Special Admission Requirements

Needed Courses (list specific courses you'll need to take at your high school before you enroll in this institution)

Program of Study Coursework (list specific courses you will have to take in order to complete the requirementsfor a certificate, diploma, or degree at this institution)

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A Transition Calendar from High School

Provided below is a checklist ofsteps to take during each year ofhigh school. Mark each item asyou complete it.

Freshman/Sophomore Years

[1 Explore career interests andpotential life goals.

[1 Take an interest inventory orvocational assessment.

Work on improving studyskills and habits.

[1 Determine educational needsof possible careers.

Determine the high schoolcourses required by collegesor vocational-technicalcenters.

[] Establish a file for highschool and disabilityrecords.

Junior Year

[] Start to firm up life goals andcareer choice.

Start to explore programsoffered by colleges, commu-nity colleges, andvocational-technical centers.

[1 Attend career informationprograms and fairs. Seekinformation from counselors,teachers, businesses, andfamily.

Seek information from adultagencies, such as the Divi-sion of VocationalRehabilitation, the Divisionof Blind Services, etc.,rega ding their services.Apply if eligible.

Explore possible financialaid and scholarships.

Senior Year

[] Identify career choices andgather information on them.

[] Take the Scholastic AptitudeTest (SAT) or AmericanCollege Test (ACT), ifappropriate, in the fall.Special accommodations canbe arranged with eithertesting agency.

Check deadlines for applica-tion and financial aid.

[] Visit community colleges.

[] Apply to school and forfinancial aid, if necessary.

[1 Request transcripts be sent tothe college or vocational-technical center.

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ategories of Disabilities

In order to provide services tostudents with disabilities, eacharea vocational-technical centerand community college asks forvoluntary self-identification ofstudents with a specific disabil-ity. This information is keptconfidential and is used to aidstudents in achieving their fullestpotential while at the institution.In addition, each institution isannually required to submit aconfidential summary to theFlorida Department of Educationthat includes the number ofstudents with disabilities bycategory.

The state of Florida maintainssix categories of disabling con-ditions as of September, 1992:

1 Visual Impairment:Disorders in the structure andfunction of the eye as mani-fested by at least one of thefollowing: (1) visual acuity of20/70 or less in the better eyeafter the best possible correc-tion, (2) a peripheral field soconstricted that it affects one'sability to function in aneducational setting, and (3) aprogressive loss of visionwhich may affect one's abilityto function in an educationalsetting. Examples include but

are not limited to cataracts,glaucoma, nystagmus, retinaldetachment, retinitispigmentosa, and strabismus.

2. Physical Impairment:Musculoskeletal and connec-tive tissue disorders, neuro-muscular disorders, physicallydisabling conditions whichmay require an adaptation toone's school environment orcurriculum. Examples includebut are not limited to cerebralpalsy, absence of some bodymember, clubfoot, nervedamage to the hand and arm,cardiovascular aneurysm(CVA), head injury and spinalcord injury, arthritis andrheumatism, intracranial hem-orrhage, embolism, throm-bosis (stroke), poliomyelitis,multiple sclerosis, Parkinson'sdisease, congenital malforma-tion of brain cellular tissue,and physical disorders pertain-ing to muscles and nerves(usually as a result of diseaseor birth defect, including butnot limited to muscular dys-trophy and congenital muscledisorders).

3. Hearing Impairment:A hearing loss of 30 decibelsor greater, pure tone averageof 500, 1000, 2000 Hz, ANSI,unaided, in the better ear.

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Examples include but are notlimited to conductive hearingimpairment or deafness,sensorineural hearing impair-ment or deafness, high or lowtone hearing loss, and acoustictrauma hearing loss.

4. Specific Learning Dic.abili-ties: A disorder in one or moreof the basic psychological orneurological processes in-volved in understanding or inusing spoken or writtenlanguage. Disorders may bemanifested in listening, think-ing, reading, writing, spelling,or performing arithmeticcalculations. Examples in-clude dyslexia, dysgraphia.dysphasia, dyscalculia, andother specific learning dis-abilities in the basic psycho-logical or neurological pro-cess. Such disorders do notinclude learning problemswhich are due primarily tovisual, hearing, or motorhandicaps, mental retardation,emotional disturbance, or anenvironmental deprivation.

5. Speech Impairment:Disorders of language, articu-lation, fluency, or voice whichinterfere with communication,pre-academic or academiclearning, vocational training,or social adjustment. Ex-

amples include but are notlimited to cleft lip and/orpalate with speech impair-ment, stammering, stuttering,laryngectomy, and aphasia.

6. Other Impairments:Including, but not limited to:

Cardiovascular and Circu-latory Conditions. Includebut are not limited to congeni-tal heart disease, rheumaticfever and chronic rheumaticheart disease, arterioscleroticand degenerative heart dis-ease, other diseases or condi-tions of the heart, otherhypertensive diseases, vari-cose veins and hemorrhoids,and other conditions of thecirculatory system.

Mental, Psychoneurotic, orPersonality Disorders.Any emotional or behavioralneurosis that has, or couldcreate, an unstable conditionin the individual's actions.Include but not limited topsychotic disorders,psychoneurotic disorders,alcoholism, drug dependence,and other character, personal-ity, and behavior disorders.

Blood Serum Disorders.Hemophilia, sickle cell ane-mia, HIV/AIDS, and disorderswhere the cause is unknown.

Respiratory Disorders.Tuberculosis of the respira-tory system, emphysema,

pneumoconiosis andasbestosis, bronchiectasis,chronic bronchitis andsinusitis, other diseases ofrespiratory system.

OthersOther conditions that requirean administrative or academicadjustment such as classschedules, parking, and courseadjustments, and do not fitinto any of the above catego-ries may also qualify. Contactthe Coordinator of Servicesand Programs for Studentswith Disabilities at a commu-nity college or areavocational-technical center forfurther information.

Should I tell theschool about mydisability?

That is for you to determine.The following information mayhelp you in making a moreinformed decision.

1. It is illegal for any post-secondary school to makepre-admission inquiries abouta student's disability.

2. Students with disabilitiesapply under the same guide-lines as all other students.

3. The only time your disabilityneeds to be mentioned in theapplication process is if youwish to request special admis-sion consideration.

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In order to receive services atany community college orvocational-technical center,register with the office respon-sible for programs and servicesfor students with disabilities.

DocumentationDocumentation is necessary toverify avery disability. In orderto make sure that services areavailable on the first day ofclasses, make contact early andprovide all medical or psycho-educational information beforeclasses begin. If you havelearning disabilities, a "current"psychoeducational evaluationwill be necessary.

Contact the school to see how"current" is defined. If you arestill in high school, and the mostcurrent evaluation is older thanthree years, obtain a new evalua-tion before graduation. Collegeevaluations are generally at theexpense of the student.

Source: Osfield, K. (1993).Resource Guide to Programsand Services for Students withDisabilities. Tallahassee, FL:State University System ofFlorida, Office for Equal Oppor-tunity Programs. (ERIC EC300964).

etting Supports and Services

After reviewing the informationin this guide you-Will probablystill have some questions aboutyour particular needs. Make alist of the questions related toaccommodations you must haveand those that would be nice tohave. Then contact the personslisted in this guide for thecommunity colleges in whichyou are interested. Their infor-mation along with what youhave gathered from this andother sources will give a goodpicture of the programs andservices which will be offered toyou.

A number of areas which youmay need to investigate arelisted below as a guide. Foreach area, find out specificprovisions available and whoyou must contact to arrangethese provisions.

Students withPhysical Disabilities

Adapted transportation avail-ability to and on campusTime breaks between classesRegistration supportCampus facilities and layout -buildings, sidewalks, elevators,doors, ramps, etc.Parking areas - locations anddistances to buildingsInstructional modificationsRecreation activities

Counseling - personal andcareerOther special services neces-sary

Students withHearingImpairments

Note takers - availability andcosts, if anyInterpreter arrangements andsign language usedTelecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf (TTYITDD)availabilityListening devices inclassroomsGeneral accommodations andservicesCounseling - personal andcareer

Students withLearningDisabilities

Tutors - availability and isthere a cost to the studentTape recording equipmentLearning labs and otherservicesTesting modificationsCounseling - personal ?.ndcareer

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Students with VisualImpairments

Reader servicesRegistration supportLibrary supportTransportation and mobilityaccommodationsCampus layout and assistancein mobilityCourse modifications and testarrangementsAdaptive equipment andlocationCounseling - personal andcareer

Students withHealth Problems

Campus layout and parkingdistances, elevators, ramps,etc.Registration assistanceMedical supportOther special servicesnecessary

Students withSpeechImpairments

Response modification in classCounselingtutorsavailability and costs,if anyTDD access

he Cost of Postsecondary School

Expenses

The various expenses associatedwith postsecondary schoolingcan be broken down into thefollowing categories:

Thition and Fees

Tuition is the charge for instruc-tion. The rate is on a credit hourbasis. Community colleges alsocharge fees for student services,library, health, and grounds/facilities maintenance. Thesecosts are less than similarcharges by state universities.Out-of-state fees are chargednon-Florida residents. The costschedule is listed in tile school'scatalog or semester schedule ofcourse offerings.

Books and Supplies

You will be expected to pur-chase books and other materialsrequired for each course inwhich you enroll. The campusbookstore and some off-campusbookstores will stock requiredmaterials. It is often possible topurchase used books, which cansave money.

Transportation

The campus may not providetransportation. You will beexpected to arrange your own

transportation. If you have a carand decide to use it, you mayhave to pay a parking fee.Check with student services forpublic transportation schedules,handicapped parking, and anyother special arrangements.

Personal Items

You will also need to estimatethe costs for personal items,entertainment, clothes, and themany other items you will need.

Financial Aid andScholarships

It may be possible for you toobtain financial aid and scholar-ship assistance. Most financialaid is based on need. Need isbasically the difference in thetotal costs of attendance minuswhat you and your family canreasonably afford to pay. Typesof financial assistance are listedbelow.

Grants and Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are giftswhich do not have to be repaid.They both are based on need.However, scholarships also haveother criteria, such as academicor athletic achievement, area ofstudy, or religious, business, andcivic affiliation. Most schoolsalso have local scholarshipsavailable. Two major giantprograms are:

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Pell Grants provide awardsup to $2,300 to studentswhose Expected FamilyContribution is less than$2,100 annually. The Fed-eral Pell Grant program is amajor source of money forthe neediest students.

Supplemental EducationOpportunity Grants pro-vide up up to $4,000 forstudents with exceptionalfinancial needs.

Educational Loans

Postsecondary schools and stateand federal governments have anumber of subsidized loan pro-grams. These loans are at lowerinterest rates than can normallybe obtained. Generally. a long-term repayment plan is availableand may be deferred by militaryservice or other circumstances.

Federal loan programs accountfor the majority of availablefunds offered. These loan pro-grams are:

Stafford Loans are low-interest loans up to $2,625for first-year students.

Plus Loans are loans to thestudent's parents at lowinterest rates with a maxi-mum award of $4,000 in thefirst two years. Repaymentbegins soon after receipt ofthe loan

A Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan of a maximum of$3,000 that does not have to berepayed until after graduation.

Supplemental Loans forStudents are low-interest loansto students no longer claimed asdependents by their parents.The maximum loan amount is$4,000 in the first two years.Repayment begins 60 days afterreceipt of the loan.

Student Employment

The Federal Work-StudyProgram allows you to earnassistance by working for theschool up to 40 hours a week.Most students work 10 to 15hours weekly as student aidesand assistants, groundskeepers,and in other nonspecializedpositions. The hours you workare based on your needs. Mostvocational-technical centersprovide financial support underthe Job Training PartnershipAct (JPTA). This program isdesigned to provide vocationaltraining for economically disad-vantaged students.

Veterans Administration

The Veterans Administrationprovides financial support tostudents attendingpostsecondary schools. Theprogram requires that a studentmaintain satisfactory academicprogress at the school.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Division of VocationalRehabilitation of the Departmentof Labor and EmploymentSecurity will provide financialsupport to students meeting theircriteria to enroll in vocationaland technical programs atvocational-technical centers.

Making Application

Students can apply for financialaid by completing and submit-ting a Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA).These can be obtained from yourguidance counselor or publiclibrary. It is best to completeand mail your FAFSA by Febru-ary or March of the year youplan to graduate and/or startpostsecondary school. Thegovernment will determine yourfamily's Expected FamilyContribution (EFC) and willreport within six weeks on aStudent Aid Report (SAR).They will also provide the sameinformation at no cost to asmany as six schools of yourchoice.

You should also check with yourhigh school counseling office orthe financial aid office at theschool you plan to attend forother programs and sources,specific requirements, andnecessary applications. It is bestto begin looking into financialaid in the fall of your senior

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Guides to FinancialAid

Your counselors or school andpublic libraries carry numerousguides to financial aid, whichalso may be purchased at mostbookstores. A few publishedresources are:

Campus Opportunities forStudents with Learning Differ-ences by Judith Crooker.Learning Disabilities Council,P. 0. Box 8,451, Richmond, VA23226.

Complete Guide to PrivateSector Scholarships, Grants andLoans for Undergraduates (3rdEdition) (1990) by DanielCassidy and Michael Alves.Englewood Cliffs, NJ: PrenticeHall Publishing Co.

Financial Aid for the Disabledand their Families by GailSclacters and R. David Weber.Reference Service Press1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9San Carlos, CA 94070.

Peterson's College MoneyHandboo,.. Peterson's Guides,P. 0. Box 2123, Princeton, NJ08540.

cholarships

State

Florida Council for the BlindScholarshipsDivision of Blind Services1003 Naples DriveOrlando, FL 32804(407) 423-6300

Provides two scholarships a yearat $1000 for Florida studentswho are blind with a 3.0 GPAwho are enrolled or plan toenroll in a Florida university orcollege. The deadline forapplying is March 1.

Division of Blind ServicesTutition Assistance, Room 2011809 Art Museum DriveJacksonville, FL 32207(904) 348-2730

Provides tutition support tostudents who are blind inFlorida. Assistance varies basedon need. No deadlines.

National

Alexander Graham BellAssociation for the Severely orProfoundly Deaf ScholarshipAwards Committee3417 Volta Place NWWashington, DC 20007-2778

Provides seventeen scholarshipsbetween $500 -$1,000 to deafstudents accepted by a college oruniversity. Deadline is April 15.

Asthma Scholarship AwardFisons CorporationP.O. Box 1766Rochester, NY 14603

Provides seven scholarshipsranging from $1,000 to $5,000to students with asthma whohave proven academic achieve-ments. A transcript and twoletters of recommendation areneeded. Deadline is March 1.

National Federation of theBlindScholarship Committee1800 Johnson StreetBaltimore, MD 21230

Provides scholarships to full-time blind students inpostsecondary schools. Awardsvary in amount. Deadline isMarch 31.

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Schering Corporation AsthmaAthletic Scholarship Program

Provides scholarships to stu-dents who excel in academicsand athletes who have asthma.Amounts vary. Deadline isMarch 3i and interested stu-dents should check with theirhigh school counseling office.

The Foundation for Excep-tional Children Scholarship1920 Association DriveReston, VA 22091

Scholarships for ethnic minoritystudents with disabilities. No es-tablished amounts or deadlines.

upporting Agencies

Division ofVocationalRehabilitationVocational Rehabilitation (VR)is a division within the FloridaDepartment of Labor and Em-ployment Security (LES).Rehabilitation Services areimportant when a physical ormental handicap interferes withyour ability to work. VR'spurpose is to help you preparefor, find, and return to gainfulemployment.

Eligibility is determined by aVR Counselor after obtaining acomplete understanding of theapplicant's situation. Threethings are important in determin-ing eligibility for VR:

1. The applicant must have aphysical, mental or emo-tional disability;

2. That disability must preventthe applicant from getting orkeeping a job; and

3. The applicant must benefitfrom VR services in terms ofemployability.

For more information, contact:

Division of VocationalRehabilitation2002 Old St. Augustine Rd,

Bldg. ATallahassee, FL 32399-0696Voice (904) 488-8380Suncom 278-8380

FAX (904) 488-8062TDD (904) 922-2246

Division of BlindServicesPersons who are visually im-paired, blind, or threatened withblindness are eligible for ser-vices. Services are divided intotwo categories: (1) vocationalrehabilitation services forpotentially employable blindpersons; and (2) medical, social,and rehabilitative services forchildren and adults who areblind.


Department of EducationDivision of Blind ServicesDouglass Building, Suite

2032540 Executive Ctr. Cir. W.Tallahassee, FL 32301(904) 488-1330

Advocacy Centerfor Persons withDisabilitiesClient Assistance Program

The purpose of the ClientAssistance Program is to assistindividual applicants or clientswith their relationships withprograms, projects and facilities,funded unde- the RehabilitationAct of 1973. They can provideinformation and referral ser-vices, as well as consultationand advice, mediation, negotia-

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don, and informal and formalrepresentation, on vocationalrehabilitation issues. Materialsare available on tape, in largeprint, and in Braille.


Client Assistance ProgramWebster Building, Suite 1002671 Executive Ctr. Cir. W.Tallahassee, Florida 32301Voice (800) 342-0823TDD (800) 346-4127

Library for theBlind and PhysicallyHandicappedThis library provides free ser-vices to individuals who areunable to use conventional printmaterials because of a physicalcondition. Reading materialavailable includes over 20,000titles recorded on disc andcassette tape, and several thou-sand titles in Braille. Users arefurnished, without charge,specially designed phonographsand cassette tape players.


Division of Blind ServicesLibrary for the Bind and

Physically Handicapped420 Platt StreetDaytona Beach, FL 32114(904) 239-6000(800) 226-6075

mericans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) was signed into lawon July 26, 1990. This actprotects millions of Americanswith disabling conditions fromdiscriminatory practices inpublic accommodations (includ-ing colleges and universities),employment, transportation andtelecommunications. The ADAextends the coverage of Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973.

The ADA protects every personwho either has, used to have, oris treated as having, a physicalor mental disability whichsubstantially limits one or moremajor life activity. Individualswho have serious contagiousand noncontagious diseases suchas HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsyor tuberculosis are also coveredunder the ADA.

EducationalServices

The ADA's provisions, as withSection 504, require schools andcolleges to provide students witha disability an equal opportunityto an education. Schools areexpected to provide reasonableaccomodations to meet theneeds of students with disabili-ties who ask for those services.

There are three important pointsto recognize. (1) It is the

student's responsibility to askfor assistance not the school's.(2) The requests must be reason-able in reference to the situationof the particular school andprogram of study. The requestshould not pose an undue hard-ship on the school. (3) Personalprescribed equipment needs arenot considered to be reasonable.Furthermore, equipment pro-vided by the school does notbecome the personal property ofthe student.

Employment

Educational institutions, asemployers of students, facultyand staff, may not discriminateagainst qualified individualswith disabling conditions andmust reasonably accommodatethe disabilities of qualifiedapplicants or employees unlessundue hardship would result.

Public Services

Educational institutions may notdiscriminate against qualifiedindividuals with disablingconditions by excluding themfrom participating in or denyingthem the benefits of the services,programs or activities of theschool.

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PublicAccommodations

Public facilities of educationalinstitutions, including studentunions, museums, athleticarenas, auditoriums, libraries,recreational facilities, etc., mustbe accessible to individuals withdisabling conditions.

Telecommunications

Telecommunication relayservices for hearing and speechimpaired persons must beprovided.

ederal Rehabilitation Act

Section 504

Section 504 is designed toeliminate discrimination on thebasis of disability in any pro-gram or activity receivingfederal financial assistance. Allpublic Area Vocational-Techni-cal Centers, community col-leges, and universities arerequired to abide by this law.

The Section provides that aqualified person with a disabilitycannot be excluded from partici-pating in any school activity orprogram solely because of theirdisability. A person with adisability refers to any personwho has a physical or mentalimpairment which substantiallylimits one or more major lifeactivity, has a record of such animpairment, or is regarded ashaving such an impairment.

Admissions andRecruitment

Qualified persons with disabili-ties cannot be denied admissionor be discriminated against onthe basis of their disability.Schools cannot check onwhether or not you have adisability prior to acceptance.After you have been accepted,the school can on a confidentialbasis check on your disabilities

so they can better provide forthe accommodations which youmay need. However, if theschool does not find out aboutyour disability, it is not respon-sible for providing any accom-modations to you. Therefore, itis best to identify your disabili-ties to the school after you havebeen accepted.

AcademicAdjustments

Schools are expected to modifytheir academic requirements sothat their requirements do notdiscriminate or affect the suc-cess of qualified students with adisability. A few of the modifi-cations and accommodations aschool would be expected tomake are:

Programs, courses, and activi-ties must be physically acces-sible.

Counseling and placementservices must be provided.These services must not dis-criminate on the basis of thedisability. An example wouldbe to counsel students withdisabilities into less demandingor more restrictive careerchoices only on the basis oftheir disability.

Schools must allow students touse necessary aids and sup-ports. Some of these are guide

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dogs, interpreters, readers,taped texts, tape recorders, andother equipment. The schoolmay also be expected toprovide specific aids.

Academic requirements mustbe modified to allow qualifiedapplicants with disabilities anequal opportunity to partici-pate. This is done on a case-bycase-basis. A possible modifi-cation would be to extend thetime allowed to complete thecourse and program require-ments. Another might be forthe instructor to modify thepresentation of class materialsand/or testing methods. How-ever, the school is not requiredto modify any essential re-quirements the school canshow are necessary.

Source: Osfield, K. (1993).Resource Guide to Programsand Services for Students withDisabilities. Tallahassee, FL:State University System ofFlorida, Office for Equal Oppor-tunity Programs. (ERIC EC300964).

lorida Relay Service

Students with hearingimpairments trying to call adepartment on a CommunityCollege campus or an AreaVocational-Technical center,may use the Florida RelayService (FRS) if the departmentdoes not list a TDD(Telecommunication Device forthe Deaf) number. The FloridaRelay Service is a confidential,24 hour service which connectsvoice communication to a visualtext format and visual text tovoice.

Things toRemember

To make a call through theFRS, you only need aregular telephone and aTDD.

Your call is answered by aCommunication Assistant atthe FRS Center in Miami.The assistant will serve as aliaison as you call the personyou wish to reach. YourTDD response is relayed tothe CommunicationsAssistant who speaks to the

To place a FRS call,simply dial

1-800-955-8771 (TDD)1-800-955-8770 (Voice)

hearing person who youcalled. Each spoken word istyped into the TDD by theCommunications Assistantand relayed back to you.

There is no charge for thisservice for local area calls.However, long distance callsare charged to the user at ahalf the normal long distancerate.

The service is available 24hours a day, 365 days a year.

The service should not beused in an emergency.Emergency personnel arerequired to have 1 IDreceivers. Dial 911 first.

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All relay users should havethe phone number they wishto call ready when they callFRS.

Hearing persons can reachthe persons who are deaf,deaf-blind, hard of hearing,or speech impaired by usingthe service if the other partyalso has a TDD device.

FRS should not handle TDDto TDD calls. Direct TDDcalls should be made withoutFRS assistance.

For information on how toobtain a TDD, and otherassistance, call the Florida RelayService at 1-800-955-8013.

Section II

AreaVocational-Technical

Centers

ap of Area Vocational-Technical Centers

1. Atlantic Vocational-Technical Center2. Bay Area Vocational-Technical Center

3. Bradford-Union Vocational-Technical Center

4. Charlotte County Vocational-Technical Center

5. David Erwin Technical Center

6. George Stone Area Vocational-Technical Center

7. Haney Technical Center8. Henry Brewster Technical Center9. James Lorenzo Walker Vocational-Technical Center10. Lake County Area vocadonal-Technical Center11. Lee County High Tech Center (Central)12. Lee County High Tech Center (North)

13. Lindsey Hopkins Technical Educational Center.14. Lively Area Vocational-Technical Center

15. Manatee Area Vocational-Technical Center

16. Miami Lakes Technical Education Center

17. North Technical Education Center

18. Orange Technical Education Centers

19. Orlando Tech

20. Pinellas Technical Education-Clearwater Campus

21. Pinellas Technical Education-St. Petersburg Campus

22. Radford Locklin Vocational-Technical Center23. Ridge Technical Center

24. Robert Morgan Vocational-Technical Institute25. Sarasota County Technical Institute

26. Sheridan Vocational-Technical Center27. South Technical Education Center

28. St. Augustine Technical Center29. Suwannee-Hamilton Area Vocational, Technical, and Adult Center

30. Taylor Technical Institute

31. Traviss Technical Center32. Walton County Vocational Technocal Center33. Washington-Holmes Area Vocational-Technical Center

34. West Technical Education Center

35. Westside Tech36. William McFatter Vocational-Technical Center37. Winter Park Adult Vocational Center

38. Withlacoochee Technical Institute

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rea Vocational-Technical Centers

Over forty public AreaVocational-Technical Centers,administered by local schoolboards, have been established inFlorida. In addition to theseschools, 14 of the communitycolleges in Florida have alsobeen designated as AreaVocational-Technical Centers.

Area vocational-technicalcenters provide specialized,postsecc,ndary education toallow their students to gain thejob skills and knowledge tosuccessfully become employed,change careers, or improvepresent skills in their chosencareer area.

The centers have developed anarray of programs in manyoccupational and vocationalfields. Most centers alsoprovide additional educationalservices and program areas, suchas compensatory education andadult general education.

Area Vocational-Technicalcenters remain aware of thecurrent trends in the job market,job requirements, and innovativeequipment and techniques beingused by industry. The areavocational-technical centerswork very closely withbusinesses and business groups.This allows the schools toprovide quality instruction anddevelop educational programs in

career areas needed by businessand the community. Programsof instruction provided at theCenters are a balance ofclassroom instruction and hands-on training experiences.

Programs

Area vocational-technicalcenters offer the following typesof programs:

Adult Occupational andVocational Programs

Programs of study inoccupational areas are offered toadult students no longer inpublic school. Most of theeducational programs at thecenters fall into this category.The intent is to provide thestudent with those skillsnecessary to obtain employmentin a given occupation oroccupational area. Courses areprovided for students preparingto enter an occupation andimproving the skills of thosealready employed in anoccupation. Some courses ofstudy are in the form of formalapprenticeship programs.

Dual Enrollment

High school students in the 10th,I I th, and 12th grades mayattend while still attending theirhigh school. They earn creditstoward their high school

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diploma. Generally, acceptanceis based on each Center'snormal admission requirements,parental and/or high schoolcounselor approval, thevocational interest of thestudent, and space available inthe specific program of interest.Some programs are often notopen to dual enrollmentstudents.

Adult High School

These programs assist studentswho may have left high schoolbefore obtaining a diploma andwish to upgrade their basicacademic skills add/or obtain ahigh school diploma. Centersoffer High School CreditPrograms, providing self-pacedcourses leading towards a highschool diploma, and GeneralEducation Developmentdiploma (GED) preparationprograms, preparing individualsto successfully pass the GEDexamination.

Community and Life-Long Learning

The centers offer numerousshort courses in a wide varietyof areas of community interestfor self-improvement.

Admission

The basic admissionrequirement is that you be at

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least 16 years old and have aninterest in pursuing anoccupational or vocationalprogram leading towardsemployment. Except for dualenrollment students, applicantsmust not be currently enrolled inanother public school. Centersgenerally require applicants totake the Test for Adult BasicEducation (TABE) or similartest, in order to determine basicskills abilities in the areas ofreading, language, andmathematics. Some programs ofstudy require applicants to meetfurther admission requirements.A number of these specialrequirements are minimum ageof 16, a high school diploma orits equivalent, interview, and/orsatisfactory test results on aspecific standardized test.

Most all Area Vocational-Technical centers require newstudents to meet with acounselor immediately uponentry into the program or withinthe first few weeks after entry.At this time, students areprovided an opportunity forvocational evaluation.

Length of Programs

Most Area Vocational-Technicalcenters have designed theirprograms to allow students toenter any time during the year.Students proceed on a plannedprogram until they obtain a

certificate or a satisfactory levelof skill to obtain employment.Some programs, however,require applicants to enter intothe program at the beginning ofthe semester or at other specifictimes. Some programs alsorequire students to obtain aspecific number of hours forcompletion.

Program Costs

Area Vocational-TechnicalCenters are tax-supported publicschools. They charge minimaltuition and registration fees fortheir programs. Tuition variesby program length and centers.Students are also responsible forthe cost of materials, textbooks,and laboratory fees associatedwith their program of study.Dual-enrollment high schoolstudents and certain otherspecial program students are notcharged tuition or for textbooks.However, other special costswould still apply. All centershave a refund policy if a studentwishes to withdraw.

Financial Aid

All centers provide a number offinancial aid programs to meetthe needs of their students.Financial aid is based onindividual need and theavailability of funds. A numberof these are Pell Grants, StaffordLoans, federal work-study, Job

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Training Partnership Act, andothers. See the information onfinancial aid in Section I of thisguide.

ArticulationAgreements

Most Area Vocational-TechnicalCenters have developed formalagreements with local commu-nity colleges allowing voca-tional students to transfer easilyto the community college.These agreements are calledarticulation agreements. Gener-ally, each agreement allowsstudents who have successfullycompleted a specific occupa-tional and technical program ofstudy to transfer to the commu-nity college and have part c ftheir completed course workcounted towards meeting theprogram requirements for aAssociate of Science degree orCertification of Completion atthe community college. Checkwith the Area Vocational-Technical Center and/cr com-munity college in which you areinterested for specific require-ments and information.

tlantic Vocational-Technical Center

General

Atlantic Vocational-TechnicalCenter offers a number of careerprograms in such areas asautomotive technology,agriculture, business, child careservices, computer technology,industrial and constructiontrades, cosmetology, healthservices, food preparationservices and culinary arts. Ahigh school culster programprovides students withexploratory experiences, bothclassroom and on-the-jobtraining, the majoroccupational and vocationalareas offered at the Center.


High school students must be inat least the 10th grade or haveapproval of the AreaSuperintendent and have theapproval of parents and theirhigh school. Job preparatorystudents must attend a programorientation and take anassessment test prior toenrollment. Other applicants

who meet the center's admissionrequirements are acceptedpending available class space.

ApplicationDeadlines

Applications must be submittedone month prior to the start ofthe semester - August,November, January, April, andJune.

Special AdmissionPrograms

Health OccupationsComputer ElectronicsCosmetology

EducationalExpenses (Full-timeFlorida Residents)

Tuition is 46 cents per studentcontact hour per semester.Other fees may be charged.Actual costs and fees vary byprogram. High school studentsare not charged tuition and fees.

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Broward Community College:

Computer ElectronicsPractical NursingMedical Records TranscriptionChild CareTurf Grass OperationsAuto Technology to be added inthe near future.

Services Provided toStudents withDisabilities

Hearing Impairments

amplification systemsTTY/TDD accesstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Learning Disabilities

tape recorderstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Mobility Impairments

reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistance

wheelchair-accessiblecampusmcve class if necessarywheelchair deskspage turnernote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Speech Impairments

tutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedVisualtektape recordersvisual magnifiers

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priority seatingpeer mentorsregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragencies

Main Campus Address:

Atlantic Vocational-Technical Center4700 Coconut CreekParkway, Coconut Creek,FL 33063(305) 977-2000

Services for the Disabled(305) 977-2077

ay Area Vocational-Technical Center

Genera!

Bay Area Vocational-TechnicalCenter offers occupational andvocational programs in the areasof business and computer tech-nology, marine and industrialtrades, construction trades,cosmetology, health, foodservices, and hotellrestaurantmanagement.


Students must be at least 16 yearsold or in the 10th grade.


Applications are accepted Mon-day through Friday.


Tuition ranges from 46 to 69cents per student contact hour.Purchase of textbooks andspecial equipment is required insome programs.


Practical NursingFire Fighting


Okaloosa Walton CommunityCollegePensacola Junior College

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Hearing Impairments

intLpretersnote takerspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader servicewheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testing

registration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of testsguide dogs allowednote takerspeer mentorsregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesemployability skillscourse

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Bay Area Vocational-Technical Center

1976 Lewis Turner Blvd.Fort Walton Beach, FL32548(904) 833-3500


radford-Union Area Vocational-Technical Center

General

Bradford-Union Area Voca-tional-Technical Center offers avariety of occupational pro-grams in the areas of agriculture,business education, healthsciences, child care supervision,criminal justice assisting, com-mercial vehicle driving,construction and occupationaltrades, and cosmetology.

The Center also offers an adultand general education program.GED preparation, and a Systemfor Applied IndividualizedLearning (SAIL) lab.


Anyone 16 years of age or olderwho has officially withdrawnfrom high school and who hasthe ability and desire to benefitfrom the programs offered iseligible for entry.

High school students may alsoenroll while still continuing toattend their parent high school.Such students must have ap-proval of their high schoolguidance counselor.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit.


Some programs have specialadmission requirements.

Educational.Expenses (Full-timeFlorida Residents)

A five-dollar processing fee isrequired from all students.Tuition and fees vary accordingto program and course.


None currently exist.

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Hearing Impairments

alternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests


alternate testingadapted softwareregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests


wheelchair-accessiblecampusalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

alternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedlarge print materialsregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Bradford-Union Area Voca-tional,Technical Center582 North Temple AvenueStarke, Fl 32091(904) 964-6800


harlotte County Irmational-Technical Center

General

Charlotte County Vocational-Technical Center offers a varietyof occupational and vocationalprograms in auto technology,health fields, business, cosme-tology, construction andindustrial trades, computer andword processing, commercialfood service, electronics, firefighting, and horticulture andnursery operations.

The Center also offers a reme-dial program, IndividualizedManpower Training System(IMTS), that helps studentsupgrade skills in reading, math,and language. The Center offersa Single Parent/DisplacedHomemaker/Single PregnantWoman Program (ENCORE!).


Students must be at least 16years old, take the Test of AdultBasic Education (TAKE), andhave a personal interview withthe staff of the program selected.

High school seniors may attendclasses on a space-availablebasis. Physical ability to dorequired work is required insome programs.


Most programs are open-entry.


Practical NursingDental Assisting


Tuition ranges from 36 to 72cents per student contact hour.Certain courses require thepurchase of uniforms, tools,supplies, equipment, textbooksand insurance. Actual fees arebased on individual programcosts.


Edison Community College:

Health occupational programs

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Hearing Impairments

tutorspeer mentorsregistration assistance


tape recorderstutorspeer mentorsregistration assistance


accessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair deskstutorspeer mentorsregistration assistance

Speech Impairments

tutorspeer mentorsregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

taping facilitiesguide dogs allowedtape recordersvisual magnifierspeer mentorsregistration assistance

Other Services



Charlotte County Vocational-Technical Center18300 Toledo Blade Blvd.Port Charlotte, FL 33948(813) 629-6819


David Erwin Technical Center, ,,,,,,, °Sys

General

David Erwin Technical Centeroffers a variety of occupationaland technical programs inbusiness, computer technology,cosmetology, construction andindustrial occupations, health,electronics, interior design, courtreporting, and food service.


Applicants must have a highschool diploma or equivalentand be at least 18 years old. Allapplicants must take an admis-sions test before entering.


Varies by program; most pro-grams are open-entry andopen-exit.

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Court ReportingCosmetologyDental, Medical, and Optometric

AssistingMedical Lab TechnologyRespiratory Therapy TechnicianSurgical TechnologyPractical Nursing


Tuition varies upward from 45cents per student contact hour.Actual fees and other costs varyby specific program.


Hillsborough CommunityCollege

St. Petersburg Junior College

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Hearing Impairments

interpreters'TTY/TDD accessnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recordersnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computersassisted library accesswheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takers

tutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on testsreader servicemove class if necessary

Speech Impairments

as needed

Visual Impairments

reading of teststaped teststaping facilitiestape recordersguide dogs allowedbraille encyclopediavisual magnifierslarge print materialspriority seatingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientation

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David Erwin TechnicalCenter2010 E. Hillsborough Ave.Tampa, FL 33610(813) 231-1800


eorge Stone Area Vocational-Technical Center

General

George Stone Area Vocational-Technical Center offers anumber of programs in the areasof automotive technology,business, computers and wordprocessing, cosmetology, elec-tronics, construction andindustrial occupations, landscap-ing, health sciences, foodservices, law enforcement andjustice, and commercial vehicledriving.


Applicants must be 16 years oldand must take the Test for AdultBasic Education (TABE).




Apprenticeship programsCosmetologyLaw EnforcementPatient Care Assisting

EducationalExpenses ( Full-timeFlorida Residents)

Tuition varies from 48 to 76cents per student contact hour.Some programs also :lavelaboratory and supply fees.


Pensacola Junior College:

AccountingShorthandTypingAutomotive TechnologyElectric Technology

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersTTY/TDD accesspriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


talking computerstape recordersadapted softwarepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader service for testingaccessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair deskspriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

priority registration

Visual Impairments

reader service for testingtaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedtalking computerstalking calculatorsVisualttape recordersbrailler equipmentvisual magnifiersVert Pluspriority registrationextended time onassignments .

extended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationassisance with programand instructionalmodification

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George Stone Area Vocational-Technical Center2400 Longleaf DrivePensacola, FL 32526(904) 9444424

Services for the Disabled(904) 944-1424, ext 154

General

aney Technical Center

Haney Technical Center offersprograms in automotive technol-ogy, child care services,cosmetology, business andeducation, marine mechanics,construction, and industrialoccupations, commercial art,electronics, health services, foodservice, and hotel and restaurantmanagement.

The Center is an AutomotiveService Excellence (ASE) TestCenter and a Center for Elec-tronics Emphasis. Haney offersa Success Center which providesadult education, GED prepara-tion, and academic support.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and not enrolled inanother public school. Second-ary students are enrolled whentheir chosen vocational programis not offered at their highschool.


Enter at the beginning of anynine-week semester for mostprograms.


Licensed Practical NursingMedical Assistant


Tuition is $170.10 every nineweeks for most day prorgams.Other expenses vary by pro-gram.


Gulf Coast Community College

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Hearing Impairments

registration assistanceextended time onassignments




wheelchair-accessiblecampusregistration assistanceextended time onassignments

Speech Impairments

registration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of testsregistration assistanceextended time onassignments

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientationtechnical assistance withprogram modificationsSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning

(SAIL) lab

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Haney Technical Center3016 Highway 77Panama City; FL 32405(904) 769-2191


enry W. Brewster Technical Center

General

Henry Brewster TechnicalCenter offers a number ofoccupational and vocationalprograms in accounting, dataentry, medical secretarial, officesupport technology, child caresupervision, industrial mainte-nance, Ford Asset/Auto, publicworks, RV service, psychiatrictech, patient care assistant,pharmacy tech, and phlebotomytech.

Three special programs are alsooffered:

The Habitat for HumanityProgram assists individualsbetween the ages of 18 and 22who have dropped out of school.students are given the opportu-nity to acquire applied basicskills that will prepare them forhigh school completion. Stu-dents receive work experienceand related classroom training inconstruction trades. Trainingstipends are provided by theCounty and City Private Indus-try Councils.

Two Adult Vocational Excep-tional Programs are designed tohelp integrate aduits with specialneeds into the communitytoolive and work to their fullestpotential. There is no tuitioncost. The Adult CooperativeTraining Program is a two yeartransition program which pro-

vides support to former excep-tional education students.Students register for cooperativeeducation classes which includeon-the-job training and one threehour evening class in employ-ability skills and socializationskills each week.

The On Site Job Training Pro-gram teaches job skills at actualjob sites, allowing these skills tobe practiced and mastered. Theactual job site becomes a class-room, teaching job skills andassisting the students in devel-oping appropriatedecision-making skills necessaryto maintain employ._ ent.


All students enrolled must be atleast 18 years old and possess ahigh school diploma, GED, crmeet the Federal admissionsregulations as prescribed.

All applications for admissionshould be made in advance ofscheduled enrollment dates.Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis afterentrance requirements have beenmet.


In advance of scheduled enroll-ment dates (five quinmesters per

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Applicants pay a $10 non-refundable application fee and a$2 testing fee. There are fixedcharges to cover tuition. Floridaresidents are assessed tuition atthe rate of 50 cents per class/clinincal hour. Tuition for non-Florida residents is $3.70 perclass/clinical hour. Additionalcosts include purchases of allrequired textbooks, uniforms,and other materials. Studentfees range between $20 and $45.


Cooperative Training Programfor adults with disabilitiesOn-Site Job Training for adultswith disabilitiesAgency-Based Vocationalclasses for adults with disabili-ties


Hillsborough CommunityCollegeErwin Technical Center

Services Provided toStudentsDisabilities

Hearing Impairments

registration assistanceassistive devices incooperation with VocationalRehabilitationinterpreters


Franklin LanguageMastertape recordersFranklin SpellingAceregistration assistanceresource teacheruntimed testingoral testingtime extensionSAIL Lab (remediation andsupport and program prep.)instructional modification


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampusregistration assistancetransportation servicesthrough Share-A-Vanspecialized equipment incooperation with VocationalRehabilitation

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedFranklin LanguageMastertape recordersregistration assistanceequipment provided incooperation with FloridaInstructional MaterialsCenter for the VisuallyImpaired

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesorientation and preparationfor trainingExceptional CooperativeTraining ProgramExceptional On-SiteTraining Program

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Brewster Technical Center2222 North Tampa StreetTampa, Fl 33602

(813) 276- 5448

ESE Resources(813) 276-5464

ames Lorenzo Walker Vocational-Technical Center

General

James Lorenzo Walker Voca-tional-Technical Center offers anumber of programs in the areasof automotive technology,business, computer technology,construction and industrialoccupations, cosmetology,health sciences, landscaping,law enforcement, landscaping,and waste water management.

The Center also offers an ap-prenticeship and GED programs.A number of programs providespecial support, such asImmokalee Outreach, ProjectReward, and the Ford Motor Co.Academy for Career Educationfor high school students.

A Postsecondary SupportedCompetitive EmploymentProgram provides on-the-jobtraining and training in employ-ability skills for high schoolstudents as they transition fromhigh school to work.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. Some programsrequire a high school diploma.All students entering job prepprograms will be given the Testsfor Adult Basic Education(TABE).


At the beginning of each of thefive sessions in July, November,January, April, and August.Appointments are acceptedthroughout the year.


Dental AssistingLicensed Practical Nursing


Tuition averages $550 per yearand supplies and materials varyfrom approximately $50 to to$200 per session.


Edison Community College

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recordersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader serviceaccessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampusalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

alternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtape recordersregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationPostsecondary Sup-ported CompetitiveEmployment ProgramAcademy for CareerEducationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labEnglish for Speakers ofOther Languages (ESOL)

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James Lorenzo WalkerVocational-Technical Center3702 Estey AvenueNaples, FL 33942(813) 643-0919


General

ake County Area Vocational-Technical Center

Lake County Area Vocational-Technical Center offers anumber of vocational andoccupational programs in theareas of child care services,cosmetology, home economics,nursery and landscaping, busi-ness, computers and wordprocessing, industrial, construc-tion, and marine trades, healthservices, food services, electron-ics, correctional officer and firefighting training, automotivetechnology, and commercialdriving. The school has beendesignated as a Center forElectronic Emphasis.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testfor Adult Basic Education(TABE).


Most programs have an open-entry and open-exit policy.


Practical NursingLaw EnforcementCorrectionsEmergency Medical TechnologyParamedicFire Science


Tuition varies from 45 to 70cents per student contact hour.Actual fees and other costs varyby specific program.


Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege:

ElectronicsFireEMT/ParamedicLaw EnforcementPractical Nursing.

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersnote takersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time on tests


tape recordersnote takersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time on tests


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair desksnote takersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

note takersalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

Compulenzguide dogs allowedclassroom assistanttape recordersvisual magnifiersnote takersregistration assistanceextended time on tests

Other Services


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Take CouWy Area Vocational-Technical Center2001 Kurt StreetEustis, FL 32726(904) 357-8222


General

ee County High Tech Center (Central)

Lee County High Tech Centeroffers a variety of occupationaland technical programs incosmetology, criminal justice,business, computers and wordprocessing, construction andtechnical trades, health services,commercial food services, childcare, automotive technology andengine mechanics. GED andaccelerated credit programs arealso available.

Special programs offered areIndustrial Cooperative Educa-tion (ICE), Exceptional StudentEducation, Rediscovery, andSAIL learning center. Theschool is designated as a Centerof Electronic Emphasis and isthe home of the SouthwestFlorida Criminal Justice Acad-emy.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testof Adult Basic Education(TABE). High school studentsin the 10th through 12th gradesmay enroll while still attendingtheir local school. Admissionrequirements are the same forhigh school students.


Admission is from Augustthrough February on a first-come, first-served basis. Healthscience applicants are acceptedyear round.


Health Service OccupationsCriminal Justice


Tuition ranges from $94 to$750 per semester. Someprograms also have additionalcosts for special equipment and

supplies.


Edison Community College:

Health OccupationsBusiness Administration

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersTTY/TDD accesstutorsregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recorderstutorspriority seatingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on testsreading of tests


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampustutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

speech therapytutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtape recorderspriority seatingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning

(SAIL) labRediscovery

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Lee County High Tech Cen-ter (Central)3800 Michigan AvenueFort Myers, FL 33916(813) 334-4544


ee County High Tech Center (North)

General

Lee County High Tech Center(North) is a new facility offeringa variety of occupational andvocational programs in the areasof business and accounting,commercial foods and culinaryarts, electronic technology,computer operations, courtreporting, health sciences, andfashion marketing.

The Center also provides adultbasic education and GED prepa-ration. More than 350computers are available fortraining in high-tech skills.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testof Adult Basic Education(TABE). High school studentsin the 10th through 12th gradesmay enroll while still attendingtheir local school. Admissionrequirements are the same forhigh school students.


Admission is from Augustthrough February on a first-served, first-served basis.Health science applicants areaccepted year round.


Surgical Technology

EducationalExpenses (Full-timeFlorida residents)

Tuition ranges from $85 to$1,350. The average cost is 55cents per student contact hour.Some programs also haveadditional costs for specialequipment and supplies.


The agreement is with EdisonCommunity College. Acertificate in a 900 clock hourprogram will transfer in as 30credits toward EdisonCommunity College's A.S.degree in BusinessAdministration andManagement.

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Hearing Impairments

priority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


talking computers (WICAT)tape recorderspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reading of testsaccessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair deskspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

priority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

priority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

reading of testsadaptive softwaretaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedtalking computers (WICAT)tape recordersvisual magnifier softwarepriority seatingnote takersregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Lee County High Tech Cen-ter (North)360 Juanita Blvd. Ext.Cape Coral, FL 33909(813) 574 1110

Services for the Disabled -Guidance(813) 574 1140

indsey Hopkins Technical Education Center

General

Lindsey Hopkins TechnicalEducation Center offers anumber of occupational andvocational programs in automo-tive technology, electronics,business, computer technology,cosmetology, industrial occupa-tions, health services, foodservices, hotel and restaurantoccupations, child care services,commercial art, clothing con-struction, printing, homeeconomics, and others.

A GED program for adults andan accelerated credit programfor high school students are alsoavailable.

The Special Needs AssistanceProgram (SNAP) providescounseling, academic andvocational assistance, and thecoordination of necessarysupports for students withdisabilities.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. An entrance exami-nation is required for the specialadmission programs. High

school students in the 10th-12thgrade may enroll while stillattending high school.




Licensed Practical NursingSurgical TechnicianDental AssistingDental Technology

EducationalExpenses (Full-time,Florida Residents)

Tuition ranges from 44 cents to$2.27 per student contact hours.Actual fees and other costs arebased on specific programs.There is no cost for the Englishfor Speakers of Other Lan-guages, Adult Basic Education,High school and GED prepara-tion programs.


None

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Hearing ImpairmentsinterpretersTTYITDD accessnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Learning Disabilitiesnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Mobility Impairmentsreader serviceaccessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takerspage turnertutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

priority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairmentsnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairmentsreader servicereading of testsguide dogs allowedVisualtektape recordersvisual magnifierspriority seatingnote takersregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Servicesvocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationSpecial Needs AssistanceProgram (SNAP)

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Lindsey Hopkins TechnicalEducation Center750 NW 20th StreetMiami, FL 33127(305) 324-6070


General

ively Area Vocational-Technical Center

Lively Area Vocational-Techni-cal Center offers a variety ofprograms in such areas asaircraft mechanics, auto technol-ogy, business, computers andword processing, child caresupervision and teacher assis-tance, commercial arts andprinting, electronics, construc-tion and industrial trades,cosmetology and barbering,health sciences, commercialfoods, law enforcement,firefighting, and nursery opera-tions.

The Center also offers highschool diploma and GED testprograms. Special programsoffered are SAIL learningresource center, Project ES-CAPE for potential dropouts,Single Parent/Homemakerprogram, Exceptional StudentEducation, Quest program,Vocational English for Speakersof Other Languages (VESOL),and Youth Build program.Quest is a competency-basedhigh school program whichcovers grades 9 through 12. Theprogram is d signed to providean individual, self-paced cur-riculum which integratesacedemic and vocational goals.

The school is designated as aCenter of Electronic Emphasis.


Applicants must be at least 16years of age. High schoolstudents may also attend whilecontinuing working on theirhigh school diploma. Prospec-tive students must take a basicskills test.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit throughout theyear for adult students. Highschool students normally enrollat the beginning of the schoolyear.


Fire FightingLaw EnforcementNursing


Tuition is 45 cents per studentcontact hour. A registration feeof $5.00 is charged for prepara-tory classes and $1.50 for mostother classes. A $5.00 minimum

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lab fee is charged each semester.Some programs charge specialfees for materials and supplies.


Tallahassee Community Col-lege:

Industrial ManagementLandscape Management and

DesignRegistered NursingCriminology


Hearing Impairments

note takerspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignirentsextended time on tests


tape recordersnote takerspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takerspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignments

extended time ontests

Speech Impairments

speech therapynote takerspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedtape recordersnote takersregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labQuest Program

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Lively Center500 North Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32301(904) 487-7555


anatee Area Vocational-Technical Center

General

Manatee Area Vocational-Technical Center offers a widerage of programs in the areas ofautomotive technology, con-struction, marine, and industrialoccupations, business. comput-ers and word processing,cosmetology, commercial foodsand culinary arts, health ser-vices, electronics, lawenforcement, and adult basic andcommunity education.

Special programs exist forteenage parents and learningdeficiencies.


Students must be 16 years old.High school students in the10th - l2th grades may attendwhile still pursuing their highschool diploma.

The admission process includestesting and evaluation. Someprograms have other minimumadmission requireinents.


Most programs offer openenrollment any time during theyear.


Law EnforcementPractical Nursing

EducationalExpenses (Full -timeFlorida Residents)

Tuition is 50 cents per contacthour. A lab fee of $20.00 formost daytime classes per semes-ter is also charged adultstudents. High school studentsdo not pay tuition. The cost ofbooks and supplies varies byprogram.


With local community collegesin:

ElectronicsPractical Nursing

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Hearing Impairments

tutorsregistration assistance


tape recorderstutorsregistration assistance


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampustutorsregistration assistance

Speech Impairments

tutorsregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedtape recordersregistration assistance

Other Services

career counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning

(SAIL) lab

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Manatee Area Vocational-Technical Center5603 34th Street WestBradenton, FL 34210(813) 75I-7900


General

iami Lakes Technical Education Center

Miami Lakes Technical Educa-tion Center offers a variety ofprograms in such areas asautomotive technology, elec-tronics, computers and wordprocessing, business and secre-tarial, construction, marine,trade and industrial occupations,marketing, cosmetology, healthoccupations, commercial foodservice, child care, graphic andcommercial arts, commercialvehicle driving, and radio andtelevision broadcasting.

The SAIL laboratory assistsstudents in improving theirreading, language, and arith-metic skills and the TechnicalEduc3t'on Center providesspecialized training as needed.


Programs are open to all adultapplicants who are 16 years oldor older. High school studentsmust not be currently enrolled ina high school or must have theirprincipal's approval if they arestill enrolled.

Students from Region 1, 2, and3 of the local school district mayattend on a shared-time basisduring the day programs.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exii.


Commercial Vehicle DrivingLicensed Practical Nursing


Tuition ranges from $35.00 to$173.00 per trimester. Mostprograms have special lab andsupplies costs.


Miami-Dade Community Col-lege

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersregistration assistanceextended time on tests


registration assistanceextended time on tests


reader serviceaccessible computersiibrary access assistancewheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair desksextended time ontests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader serviceguide dogs allowedextended time ontestscourse substitution

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesSystem for Applied Individu-alized Learning (SAIL) lab

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Miami Lakes Technical Edu-cation Center5780 NW 158th StreetMiami Lakes, FL 33014(305) 557-1100


General

orth Technical Education Center

North Technical EducationCenter offers a number ofprograms in the broad areas ofbusiness, computer technologyand word processing, construc-tion and industrial occupations,health services, cosmetology,food service, engine mechanics,printing and graphic arts, elec-tric line service, and small andlarge animal service.

The Center also provides adultbasic education and GED pro-grams. Student NeedsAssesment Program (SNAP)provides vocational and aca-demic support and planning forstudents with disabilities andworks with the ExceptionalStudent Educational Program atthe various high schools in thecounty.


Applicants must be at least Iyears old. Some programs havefurther admission requirements.


Programs are open-entry andopen-exit.


Nursing


Tuition varies from 50 cent perstudent contact hour. In addi-tion to textbooks, someprograms require Nuipment,uniforms, insurance, and/orlaboratory fees.


Palm Beach Community Col-lege:

Automotive TechnologyDraftingElectronic TechnologyEmergency Medical TechnicianPractical Nursing

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Hearing Impairments



tape recordersregistration assistanceextended time onassignments


wheelchair-accessiblecampusregistration assistanceextended time onassignments

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedtape recordersregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignments

Other Services

vocational evaluationStudent Needs AssessmentProgram (SNAP)


North Technical EducationCenter7071 Garden RoadRiviera Beach, FL 33404(407) 881-4600


range Technical Education Centers

General

0-TEC, formerly Mid-FloridaTechnical Institute, offers avariety of occupational trainingprograms in the areas of busi-ness, computer, data entry andword processing, child careservices, industrial, food andculinary services, mechanics,and automotive technology,printing and graphic arts, elec-tronics, hotel management, firefighting, and law enforcementand corrections.

Adult education, GED, and highschool credit programs are alsooffered. Apprenticeship ser-vices are available inconjunction with local unionsand associations. Learning IsFor Everyone (LIFE) BasicSkills and SAIL operate forupgrading basic skills. Ashared-time vocational trainingprogram exists for students stillin high school, allowing them toenroll for half of each day at theCenters.

The Centers also offer a Hospi-tality, Health and IndustryTraining Program providing on-the-job training for exceptionalstudents beginning in their 9thgrade year.


Admission is open to all indi-viduals 16 years of age andolder. A basic skills evaluationis made during registration andprogram orientation.


Applicants can register everyweek for most programs.


Apprenticeship programsCommercial Vehicle DrivingFire FightingLaw Enforcement


Tuition varies from 49 to 74cents per student contact hour.Some programs charge anadditional laboratory fee.

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Valencia Community College:

Business EducationCriminal JusticeCompuzer ProgrammingDraftingElectronic TechnologyGraphic ArtsHospitality ManagementArchitectural Drafting

Seminole Community College:

Electronic Technology


Hearing Impairments

interpretersTTY/TDD accesstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


Kurzweil PersonalReaderFranklin LanguageMasterFranklin SpellingAcetutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusmove class if necessary

wheelchair desksone-handedtypewriterstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

tutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedattendant in draftingclassesVisualtekKurzweil PersonalReaderFranklin LanguageMastervisual magnifierspriority seatingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

transition programvocational evaluationcareer counselingoccupational placement

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referrals to otheragenciesSign Language CourseDeaf and Hearing Im-paired ProgramLearning Is For Everyone(LIFE) Basic Skills Pro-gramSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab


Orange Technical Educa-tion Centers2900 West Oak RidgeRoadOrlando, FL 32809(407) 855-5880

Services for the Disabled(407) 855-5880, ext 282 or353 .

rlando Tech

General

Orlando Tech offers programs inbusiness and small businessoperations, computers and wordprocessing, child care services,cosmetology, electronics, healthservices, garment making andfashion marketing, and land-scaping.

Orlando Tech also offers anadult education GED programand an Industry Services Pro-gram, which allows employedindividuals to update their skills.The school is designated as aCenter of Electronic Emphasis.

A Shared Time VocationalTraining Program exists forexceptional students still in highschool, allowing them to enrollfor half of each day.


Applicants must be at :east 16years old. A basic skills assess-ment test is required of allstudents.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit. Some programsrequire entry at the beginning ofthe semester. Health programstend to have waiting lists.


CosmetologyHealth Occupations


Tuition ranges from 50 cents to65 cents per contact hour. Someprograms also have speciallaboratory and supplies fees.



Dental AssistingElectronic TechnologyPractical Nursing

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Kurzweil PersonalReaderFranklin LanguageMastertape recordersFranklin SpellingAcealternate testingregistration assistanc!extended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelch ir-accessiblecampuswheelchair dv,ksone-handedtypewritersalternate testingregistration assistance

extended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedVisualtekKurzweil PersonalReaderFranklin LanguageMastertape recordersvisual magnifiersregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services


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Orlando Tech301 West Amelia StreetOrlando, FL 32801(407) 425-2756

Services for the Disabled(407) 425-2756, ext. 4813

General

inellas Technical Education Center (Clearwater)

Pinellas Technical EducationCenter in Clearwater provides anumber of occupational andvocational programs in suchareas as business, computers andword processing, electronics,construction and industrialtrades, health services, foodservice, law enforcement.teacher assisting, engine me-chanics, nursery operations andlandscaping, interior design, andwastewater operations.

The Center also offers adulteducation and GED test pro-grams. Special programsoffered are SAIL, the Set olar-ships for Adult VocationalEducation (SAVE) high schooldropout prevention program,Teen Parent Career Program,Community Involvement Assis-tance Program providing tutorsand mentors, and the SpecialPopulations Program, whichprovides job skills and on-the-job training support.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testfor Adult Basic Education. Acounseling interview is also

given to applicants. The System2000 Computerized Assessmentprovides state-of-the art voca-tional assessment.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit. However, someprograms require entry at thebeginning of the semester.


Child CanCommercial ArtPatient Care AssistantPractical Nursing


Tuition varies from 50 cents to75 cents per contact hour. Allprograms have extra costs forsupplies, materials, books, ortools.



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Hearing Impairments

interpretersTTY/TDD accesstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceclosed captioned TVextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recorderstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampustutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance


Speech Impairments

tutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedtalking calculatorstape recordersvisual magnifierspriority seatingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationSpecial PopulationsProgramSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labSAVE Program

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Pinellas TechnicalEducation CenterClearwater Campus6100 North 154' .. AvenueClearwater, FL 34620(813) 538-7167


inellas Technical Education Center (St. Petersburg)

General

Pinellas Technical EducationCenter in St. Petersburg offers avariety of programs in business,computers and word processing,child care, electronics, construc-tion and industrial occupations,cosmetology, health services,hotel management, fire science,private security guard, enginemechanics, printing and graph-ics, home economics, nurseryoperations, court reporting, andtelevision production.

The Center provides a numberof specialized support programsfor at risk and special needsstudents, such as the SpecialPopulations Program, Englishfor Speakers of Other Lan-guages, New Options Network(Sex Equity), Teen ParentCareer Program, and the SingleParent/Displaced Homemakers/Single Pregnant Women Pro-gram. General EducationDevelopment and Adult BasicEducation programs, and Schol-arships for Adut BasicEducation (SAVE), a highschool dropout preventionprogram, are also offered.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. Some programs mayrequire a high school diploma orits equivalent. High schoolstudents may enroll on a part-time basis.




Child CareCourt ReportingDental AssistingFire ScienceMedical ProgramsOpthalmicsPharmacy


The average tuition is $648 peryear. Special fees, laboratoryfees, and textbooks are extra.

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersTTY/TDD access


tape recorders


wheelchair-accessiblecampus

Speech Impairments

as needed

Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedtape recorders

Other Services

career counselingreferrals to otheragenciesassistance with program andinstructional modificationSpecial PopulationsProgramSAVE Program

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Pinellas TechnicalEducation CenterSt. Petersburg Campus901 34th Street SouthSaint Petersburg, FL 33711(813) 327-3671


adford Lock lin Vocational-Technical Center

General

Radford Lock lin Vocational-Technical Center offers anumber of programs in electron-ics, computer and wordprocessing, business, industrialand construction occupations,health services, food service andmanagement, child care, sewingmachine op- -ations, printing andgraphic arts, and other areas.An adult education program fora GED is offered.

Supportive programs are avail-able for teenage parents (TAPP),dropout prevention (SECONDWIND), and academic deficien-cies (SAIL). The OccupationalTraining program provides joband vocational training in anumber of vocational programsto 11th and 12th grade studentsenrolled in Exceptional StudentEducation.


Applicants must be 16 years oldand take en entry-level examina-tion in the first six weeks afterstarting.


Adult students may begin anytime during the year. Highschool students normally beginin the first of the school year.


None.

EducationalExpenses (Full-timeFlorida residents)

Tuition ranges from 45 cents percontact hour for job preparationcourses and 68 cents per contacthour for supplemental courses.A registration fee is also chargedadult vocational students.


None

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interpretersamplification systemsTTYrIDD accessnote takerstutorpriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


talking computerstape recordersadapted softwarenote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader serviceaccessible computers

library accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusmove class if necessarywheelchair deskspage turnernote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

speech therapynote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtextbooks on tapetalking computerstalking calculatorsVisualtek

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brailler equipmenttape recordersvisual magnifierslarge print materialspriority seatingnote takerspeer mentorsregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

System for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labShared Employer EnhancedDelivery System (SEEDS)


Radford Lock lin Vocational-Technical Center5330 Berryhill RoadMilton, FL 32570(904) 626-1918


idge Technical Center

General

Ridge Technical Center offers anumber of occupational andvocational programs in automo-tive technology, business,computers and word-processing,industrial and constructionoccupations, cosmetology, foodservice, fire science, law en-forcement and corrections, andcommercial vehicle driving.The Center offers apprenticeshipprograms in a number of voca-tional areas.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. Some programs havefurther admission requirements.




Automotive TechnologyApprenticeship programsCommercial Vehicle DrivingCosmetologyFire Safety


Tuition ranges from 46 to 70cents per contact hour. Someprograms have special labora-tory fees.


Polk Community College:

Fire Science

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At time of publication, noinformation was received as toservices offered to students withdisabilities.

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Ridge Technical Center7700 State Road 544Winter Haven, FL 33881(81 3) 422-6402


obert Morgan Vocational-Technical Institute

General

Robert Morgan Vocational-Technical Institute offers anumber of programs in the areasof business, electronics, com-puter and word processing, tradeand industrial education, cosme-tology, health services, childcare services, food service andmanagement, criminal justice,engine mechanics, and printingand graphic arts.


Postsecondary applicants mustbe at least 16 years old and notcurrently enrolled in publicschool. High school studentsmay attend on a part- or full-time basis while still completingtheir high school diploma.Applicants must take the Testfor Adult Basic Education(TABE) and some programsrequire a high school diploma orequivalent.




Practical NursingDental Assistant


Full-time tuition for a trimestersession is approximately $173.Fees and other costs vary byprogram. Tuition is not chargedfor some programs. such as theHigh School and GED prepara-tion programs.


None

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tutorsalternate testingextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution


wheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair deskstutorsalternate testingextended time onassignmentsextended time otttestscourse substitution

Speech Impairments

tutorsalternate testingcourse substitution

Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomlarge print materialsextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution

Other Services

career counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientation

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Robert Morgan Vocational-Technical Institute18180 SW 122nd AvenueMiami, FL 33177(305) 253-9920

Services for the Disabled(305) 253-9920, ext 164 or144

General

arasota County Technical Institute

Sarasota County TechnicalInstitute offers a variety ofprograms in the areas of auto-motive technology, business,computer technology, child care,construction and industrialoccupations, commercial foods,cosmetology, court reporting,electronics, fire safety, graphicsand commercial arts, healthservices, home economics,landscape and nursery opera-tion'', law enforcement,livestock operations, and wastewater operations.

The Center also provides specialprograms in Industrial Coopera-tion Education On-the-JobTraining and Home Economicsfor Special Needs Students. Aspart of the automotive technol-ogy program, the Centeroperates the General MotorsTechnical Training, Toyota T-TEN Technical EducationNetwork, and AutomotiveTechnical Education Programs.

Special Needs Support Services,such as career counseling,instructional modifications, andeducational development plans.provide supplemental services tostudents with disabilities.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and no longer enrolledin high school. Some programshave further requirements.

High school students in the 10-12th grades may enroll part-timewhile still attending their highschool. High school studentsmust have their parents' orcounselor's app oval and meetall other requirements.


Students may enter most pro-grams throughout the yeardepending on space available.Some programs limit entrance toa few specific dates.


Law Enforcement andCorrections

Fire ScienceHealth Occupations

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Tuition ranges vary by programfrom 51 to 78 cents per contacthour. Some programs havespecial laboratorj and supplyfees. High school students donot pay tuition or cost of books,but may be required to pay anyspecial fees.


Manatee Community College:

Automotive TechnologyToyota T-Ten programElectronicsFire Science


Hearing Impairments

talking booksinterpretersamplification systemsTTY! DD accessnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution


Franklin LanguageMastertape recordersFranklin Spelling Acenote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceadapted softwareextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitutionmodified programs/multiple exit points


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair- accessiblecampuswheelchair deskspage turnernote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitutionmodified programs/multiple exit points

Speech Impairments

note takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedtextbooks on tapephonic eartape recordersvisual magnifierspriority seating

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note takersregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitutionmodified programs/multiple exit pointstalking books, recordingsfor the blind

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientationIndustrial CooperativeEducation On-the-Job

Training ProgramHome Economics forSpecial Needs StudentsSpecial Needs SupportServices (SNSS)


Sarasota County TechnicalInstitute4748 Beneva RoadSarasota, FL 34233(813) 924-1365

Services for the Disabled(813) 9244365, ext 283

heridan Vocational-Technical Center

General

Sheridan Vocational-TechnicalCenter offers a number ofoccupational and technicalprograms in the areas of auto-motive technology, business andword processing, cosmetology,health services, child careservices, commercial foodservice, and industrial andtechnical occupations.

Special programs are offered inEnglish for Speakers of OtherLanguages (ESOL). GeneralEducation Development (GED),and Exceptional Student Educa-tion (ESE). The center providesFord Automotive StudentService Educational Training(ASSET) and General MotorsAutomotive Service EducationalProgram (ASEP) educationaltraining programs.


Applicants must be at least 16years old, take a basic skills test,and have a counselor interview.Sortie programs have furtherrequirements. High schoolstudents in the 10-12th gradesmay enroll on a part-time basisin some programs.




Health OccupationsFord (ASSET) and GeneralMotors (ASEP) EducationalTraining


Tuition varies from $29 to $308per session. Some programshave additional costs for supplies, equipment. and textbooks.



Automotive TechnologyChild Care SupervisionComputer ElectronicsMedical Laboratory TechnicianPractical Nursing

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interpretersnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended firm- onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recordersnote takerstutorspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takerstutnrspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistance


Speech Impairments

note takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairment

reading of testsguide dogs allowedtape recorderspriority seatingnote takerspeer mentorsregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesExceptional StudentEducation ProgramSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Sheridan Technical 'Voca-tional-Technical center5400 Sheridan StreetHollywood, FL 33021(305) 985-3220


outh Technical Education Center

General

South Technical EducationCenter offers a variety of occu-pational and vocationalprograms in the areas of com-puters, word processing, childcare services, construction,marine mechanics, industrialtrades, health occupations, firescience, cosmetology andtelevision production.

Assistance is available forexceptional students through aSpecial Needs AssistanceProgram (SNAP).


Applicants must be at least 16years old. High school studentsmay al,io enroll while stillattending their high school.Some programs have furtheradmission requirements.


Two weexs prick to nine -week!,ession.


None


Tuition varies from 50 cents to75 cents p#r student contacthour. Some programs alsocharge laboratory and suppliesfees.


Palm Beach Community Col-lege:

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersnote takerstutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


adapted softwarenote takerstutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary access assistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusnote takerstutorspeer mentorsalternate testing

registration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

note takerstutorspeer rnento:saltemate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtextbooks on tapetape recordersnote takerspeer mentorsregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesSpecial Needs AssistanceProgram (SNAP)

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South TechnicalEducation Center1300 SW 30th AvenueBoynton Beach, FL 33426(407 369-7000


at Augustine Technical Center

General

St. Augustine Technical Center,operating on two campuses,offers a variety of programs inthe areas of agribusiness, auto-motive body repair, business,computers and word processing,child care, construction andindustrial tracks. culinary arts,cosmetology, electronics, firescience, health services, lawenforcement, and printing.

Adult general education andcommunity education coursesare also offered. A VocationalWork Evaluation programprovides a wide range ofassesment, such as interestinventories, tests of physicalcapabilities, achicvmen. tests,and vocational and occupationalevaluation.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. High school studentsmay enroll while still attendingtheir high school. Applicantsare given a basic skills test priorto or during registration.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit at various timesduring a semester.


Emergency Medical TechnicianFire ScienceLaw EnforcementParamedicsPractical NursingPatient Care/Nursing Assistant

EducationalExpenses (Full -timeFlorida Residents)

Tuition rates are based on hoursenrolled or on the length of acourse. Tuition averages 45cents per student contact hour.Some programs have additionalfees for lab use, supplies. uni-forms, tools, etc. There is a 515registration fee for full-timestudents.

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St. Johns River:

Data ProcessingDraftingElectronicsFire ScienceFood ServiceLaw EnforcementNursing

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersamplification systemsTTY/TDD accessnote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution


tape recordersnote takersadapted softwaretutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution


reader serviceaccessible computers

wheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair desksnote takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution

Speech Impairments

note takerstutorspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationcourse substitution

Visual Impairments

reader servicreading of teststaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedVisualtektape recordersbrailled textsvisual magnifierspriority seatingnote takerspeer mentorsregistration assistancepriority registration

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extended time onassignmentsextended time on testscourse substitution

Other Servicesvocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientationDevelopmental Skills Lab


St. Augustine Technical2980 Collins AvenueSaint Augustine, FL 32095(904) 824-4401

Branch Campus Address:

Putnam County Campus113 Putnam County Blvd.East Palatka, FL 32131(904) 329-3550


uwannee-Hamilton Vocational, Technical and Adult Center

General

Suwannee-Hamilton AreaVocational, Technical and AdultCenter offers a number ofprograms in the areas of auto-motive technology, agribusiness,business, computers and wordprocessing, child care services,commercial vehicle driving,commercial food service, cos-metology, construction andindustrial occupations, electricline service and repair, andhealth sciences. The Center alsooffers a Competency BasedAdult Education (CBAE) pro-gram.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testfor Applied Basic Education(TABE). High school studentsin the 10-12th grades may attendand earn elective credits towardstheir graduation.


Most programs are open-entryand open-exit with semestersbeginning and ending at the

same time as Suwannee Countypublic schools.


Child Care ServicesLicensed Practical NursingPatient Care Assistant


Tuition is 46 cents per contacthour for job preparation pro-grams, 52 cents per contact hourfor life-long learning, and 69cents per contact hour forsupplemental programs. Someprograms have special fees forsupplies and laboratory costs.Tuition and books are free tohigh school students.


Lake City Community College:

Licensed Practical Nursing

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tape recordersregistration assistance


registration assistancewheelchair-accessiblecampus

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

tape recordersregistration assistance

Other Services

career counselingCompetency Based AdultEducation (CBAE)Program

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Suwannee-Hamilton AreaVocational, Technical andAdult Center415 S. W. Pinewood DriveLive Oak, FL 32060(904) 364-2750


nay lor Technical Institute

General

Taylor Technical Institute offersa number of occupational andvocational programs in the areasof automotive technology,business, computers and wordprocessing, cosmetology, con-struction and industrialoccupations, electronics, healthsciences, emergency medicalservicesand volunteer firescience.

The center also offers an AdultEducation program. The Centerhas been Lesignated as a Centerof Electronic Emphasis and aDesignated Center of Automo-tive Emphasis.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the TestFor Applied Basic Education(TABS). Some programs havefurther entrance requirements.


Programs are open-entry andopen-exit.


Electronic TechnologyElectric instrumentationMillwright TechnologyNursing


Tuition varies from 31 cents to70 cents per student contacthour. Most programs are alsocharged a supply fee. BasicAdult Education classes are free.


North Florida Junior College:

Business EducationElectronicsWelding

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priority seatingregistration assistanceother services as neededupon request




wheelchair-accessiblepriority seatingregistration assistanceother services as neededupon request

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reading of testspriority seatingregistration assistanceother services as neededupon request

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingSystem for Applied Individu-alized Learning (SAIL) lab

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Taylor Technical Institute3233 Highway 19 SouthPerry; FL 32347(904) 838-2545

IIIIraviss Technical Center

General

Traviss Technical Center offersa number of occupational andvocational programs in the areasof agriculture, nursery opera-tions, forestry management,livestock management, automo-tive technology, business.computer technology, child careservices, cosmetology, healthsciences, and construction andindustrial occupations.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and must take the Testfor Adult Basic Education(TABE). Health applicants musttake the National League ofNursing Examination. Someprograms may have furtherentrance requirements.

Special AdmissionRequirements

General Motors AutomotiveService Eucational Program

(ASEP) Technicianprogram

CosmetologyHealth Occupations


Tuition varies from 31 cents to70 cents per student contacthour. At each registration, asupply and registration fee ischarged. Some programs haveother special charges.


Polk Community College:

Licensed Practical NursingGM Technology

899


Hearing Impairments

- priority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests


tape recorderspriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary access assistancewheelchair- accessiblecampusmove class if necessarypriority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Speech Impairments

priority seatingalternate testingregistration assistancepridrity registration

Visual Impairments

reading of testsguide dogs allowedtape recorderspriority seatingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time on tests

Other Services

career counselingreferrals to other agencies

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Traviss Technical Center3225 Winter Lake RoadLakeland, FL 33803(813) 499-2700


alton County Vocational-Technical School

General

Walton County Vocational-Technical School offers anumber of occupational pro-grams in the areas of automotivetechnology construction trades,industrial occupations, market-ing, teenage parent program, andhealth sciences. The school alsohas an adult diploma program.

The "WEAVE" Program(Walton's Exceptional Acceler-ated Vocational EducationProgram), in cooperation withthe Division of VocationalRehabilitation, offers the follow-ing services: Formal TransitionPlanning, Vocational Placement,Curriculum Based VocationalAssessment, Situational Assess-ment, Consultative Services,Modifications of Curriculum,Vocational RehabilitationServices, Job DevelopmentServices, Job Placement Ser-vices, Job Coaching, On the JobTraining, and InteragencyAgreements.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. The Adult DiplomaProgram has a special admissionrequirements.




Adult Diploma Program


Tuition is 55 cents per studentcontact hour plus a registrationfee.


Okaloosa-Walton CommunityCollege:

Business EducationIndustrial OccupationsMarketing

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Hearing Impairments

interpreters*amplification systems*TTY7FDD access*note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingreg'stration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignment'sextended time on tests


talking computers*Kurzweil PersonalReader*Franklin Language Master*tape recordersFranklin Spelling Ace*note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader service*accessible computers

library access assistancewheelchair accessiblecampusmove class if necessary*wheelchair desks*one-handed typewriters*page turner*note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Speech Impairments

speech therapy*note takerspriority seatingpeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistancepriority registration

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped teststaping facilities*guide dogs allowed*attendant in classroom*textbooks on tape*talking computers*talking calculators*Optacon machine*Visualtek*Kurzweil Personal Reader*Franklin Language Master*phonic ear*

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brailler equipment*tape recordersencyclopedia in braille*visual magnifiers*Vert Plus*Apollo Laser*View Scan*large orint materials*Pelco Visual Aid*priority seatingnote takersp eer mentorsregistration assistancepriority registrationextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientation

* Can be arranged with advancednotice.


Walton County Vocational-Technical Center850 North 20th StreetDeFuniak Springs, FL 32433(904) 892-8240, 8241.

SC 676-8240, 8241

Services for the Disabled(904) 892-841, 8242

General

ashington-Holmes Area Vocational-Technical Center

Washington-Holmes AreaVocational-Technical centeroffers a variety of programs inthe areas of automotive technol-ogy, business, commercialvehicle driving, computertechnology, cosmetology,construction and industrialoccupations, electronics, healthscicrb, lire sprinkler installa-tion, food services, homemanagement. and law enforce-ment and criminal justice.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and take the Test forAdult Basic Education (TABS).Some programs have special ageand skills requirements.




Commercial Vehicle DrivingLaw EnforcementNurse AssistantPractical Nursing


Tuition ranges from 53 cents perstudent contact hour plus a$5.00 registration fee. Theaverage cost is $287 a semester.Some programs have speciallaboratory and supplies costs.


None

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tape recordersalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


reader serviceaccessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampusalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtextbooks on tapetape recordersregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to otheragenciesspecial orientationSupported CompetitiveEmployment ProgramSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Washington-Holmes AreaVocational TectnicalCenter209 Hoyt StreetChip Ley, FL 32428(904) 638-1180


est Technical Education Center

General

West Technical EducationCenter offers a number ofoccupational and vocationalprograms in the areas of auto-motive technology, buildingmaintenance, business, commer-cial vehicle driving, child careservices, constructional andindustrial occupations, electron-ics, food service, and healthsciences.

The Center also offers specialprograms in adult education,mentally disabled, and Englishfor speakers of other languages(ESOL). Two basic competen-cies development programsoffered are Principles of Alpha-bet Literacy System (PALS) andthe System for Applied Indi-vidualized Learning (SAIL).


Applicants must be 16 years oldand take the Test for AdultBasic Education (TABE). Someprograms have further require-ments. High school studentsmay attend on a part-time basiswhile continuing working ontheir high school diploma.

AdmissiorDeadlines



CosmetologyPatient Care AssistingPractical Nursing


Tuition ranges from 50 cents to75 cents per contact hour plus aregistration fee. Some programshave special fees for neededsupplies and materials.


None

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersregistration assistance


talking computersFranklin LanguageMastertape recordersregistration assistance


accessible computerswheelchair-accessiblecampusregistration assistance

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

guide dogs allowedFranklin LanguageMastertape recordersregistration assistance

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesSystem for Applied Individu-alized Learning (SAIL)Principles of AlphabeticLiteracy System (PALS)

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West Technical EducationCenter2625 State Road 715Belle Glade; FL 33430(407),996 - ;930


estside Tech

General

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Westside Tech offers a varietyof programs at its main campusand three off-campus locations.Programs are in the areas ofautomotive technology, busi-ness, computers and wordprocessing, construction andindustrial trades, cosmetology,health occupations, televisionproduction, and turf grassoperations.

The Center also offers adultbasic education programs.Westside also offers a number ofspecialized programs such asAdult Basic Education and GEDpreparation, FarmworkersEducation, the AlternativeConcept for Educating PregnantTeens (ACEPT), and VocationalEducation for the Handicapped.

In addition, the Center offers aHospitality, Health and Industrytraining program providing on-the-job training for exceptionalstudents beginning in their 9thgrade.

Other specialized programs forstudents with disabilities areprovided at a number of off-campus locations. TheVocational Resource Centeroffers vocational academicsupport.


Applicants must be at least 16years old. Daytime studentsunder 16 must have their par-ents' and home school'sapproval. The In-School Youthand dual enrollment programsallow high school students totake courses while meeting theirhigh school requirements. Someprograms have special admis-sion requirements.


All programs are open-entr andopen-exit except Nursing Assis-tant, Patient Care Assistant,Cosmetology, and PracticalNursing.

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Licensed Practical NursingAdult High School Credit


Tuition ranges from 50 cents to65 cents per contact hour. Somecourses also have a laboratoryfee.



Business EducationPractical Nursing

Services Provided toStudents withLisabilities

Hearing Impairments

interpretersalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution


talking computersFranklin Language Mastertape recordersFranklin Spelling Acealternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution


accessible computerslibrary access assistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusmove class if necessarywheelchair desksalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution

Speech Impairments

alternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution

Visual Impairments

reading of teststaped teststaping facilitiesguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtextbooks on tapetalking computerstalking calculatorsFranklin Language MasterReading Edgetape recordersvisual magnifiersregistration assistancecourse substitution

Other Services

vocational evaluationcareer counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesVocational Resource CenterVocational Education for theHandicapped

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Westside Tech955 East Story RoadWinter Garden, FL 34787(407) 656-2851

Off-Campus Locations:

Apopka CommunitySchool

Apopka High SchoolApopka, FL

West Orange CommunitySchool

West Orange High SchoolWinter Garden, FL

Informatit,n TechnologyCenter

Oak Hill Village CenterOrlando, FL

Services for the Disabled(407) 656 -2851

illiam Mc Fatter Vocational-Technical Center

General

William Mc Fatter Vocational-Technical Center offers anumber of occupational andvocational programs in the areasof electronics, industrial occupa-tions, health services, firescience, engine mechanics,printing and graphic arts, crimi-nal justice, commercial driving,and custodial services.

The Center also provides pro-grams in adult general educationand GED preparation, Englishfor Speakers of Other Lan-guages (ESOL), and VocationalEnglish for Speakers of OtherLanguages (VESOL). TheCHOPS (Change How OurPupils Succeed) Career Acad-emy is an educational option forthe at-risk student who hasexperienced difficulties in thetraditional school setting and/orhas been identified as a potentialschool dropout.


Open to all applicants having theability and desire. Applicantsmust be at least 16 years old.

Students currently in highschool may enroll at Mc Fatteron a part-time basis whilecontinuing at their high school.

Some programs have specialentrance requirements.


Most programs are open-entrythroughout the school year;some programs only acceptapplicants at the beginning ofthe semester.


Medical ProgramsPublic Service ProgramsCommercial Vehicle Driving


Tuition is 46 cents per contacthour plus a registration fee eachsemester. Some programs havespecial fees and laboratory costs.



Fire ScienceCriminal JusticePractical Nuring


Hearing Impairments

interpreterstutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recorderstutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Mob1lity Impairments

wheelchair-accessiblecampuswheelchair deskstutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time ontests

Speech Impairments

tutorspeer mentorsalternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of teststaped testsguide dogs allowedtape recorderspeer mentorsregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

career counselingreferrals to other agenciesSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning

(SAIL) labCareer Academy (CHOPS)

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William McFatter Voca-tional-Technical Center6500 Nova 'veDavie, FL 33317(305) 370-8324


Genera

inter Park Tech

Winter Park Tech offers avariety of occupational andvocational programs in the areasof business, court reporting,electronics, floral design andmarketing, health sciences,home and family occupations,watchmaking and repair, andword processing.

The Center also offers adulteducation, GED preparation, andcommunity education programs.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and will need to takethe Test for Adult Basic Educa-tion (TABE). Some programshave different age requirementsand other admission require-ments. The In-School Youthprograms and shared timevocational training programsallow currently enrolled highschool students to enroll whilestill continuing at their highschool.




Basic X-Ray Machine OperatorsCourt ReportingMedical Assisting

EducationalExpenses (Full-timeFlorida Resident)

Tuition ranges from 50 to 65cents per contact hour. Someprograms charge extra fees forsupplies and materials.



Court ReportingElectronic Technology


Hearing Impairments

interpreters*TTY/TDD access (countyoffice)note takerspriority seatingpeer mentors*alternate testing registrationassistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


tape recorderspriority seatingpeer mentors*alternate testingregistration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests


accessible computerslibrary access assistancewheelchair-aCcessib lecampuswheelchair desks*priority seatingpeer mentors*alternate testingregistration assistanceextended time on

assignmentsextended time on tests

Speech. Impairments

priority seatingpeer mentors*alternate testingregistration assistance

Visual Impairments

reading of tests*taped tests*taping facilities*guide dogs allowedtalking calculators*Franklin Language Mastertape recordersvisual magnifiers*large print materials*priority seatingnote takers*peer mentors*registration assistanceextended time onassignmentsextended time on tests

Other Services

career counselingvocational placementreferrals to other agenciesspecial orientationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labComputer Learning Center

* Can be arranged with advancenotice.

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Winter Park Tech901 Webster. AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789(407) 647-6366


ithlacoochee Technical Instituter.k.,,,,'""4;r4TeTw`n*Wwir

General

Withlacoochee Technical Insti-tute offers a number of programsin the areas of automotivetechnology, business, child careservices, cosmetology, construc-tion and industrial occupations,electronics, commercial foodservice, health sciences, lawenforcement, marine engines,waste water management, andword processing. The Institutealso offers life-long learninghigh school diploma, and GEDprograms.


Applicants must be at least 16years old and need to take theTest for Adult Basic Education(TABE).




CosmetologyLaw Enforcement and Correc-tionsFire SciencePatient Care AssistingPractical Nursing


Annual tuition is approximately$500.


Central Florida CommunityCollege:

Electronics TechnologyPractical Nursing

Pasco-Hernando CommunityCollege:

Practical Nursing

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Hearing Impairments

interpretersamplification systemstutorsalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution


talking computersKurzweil PersonalReadertape recordersadapted softwaretutorsalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary accessassistancewheelchair-accessiblecampusadaptive P.E.wheelchair deskstutorsalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution

speech Impairments

tutorsalternate testingregistration assistancecourse substitution

Visual Impairments

reader servicereading of teststaped testsguide dogs allowedattendant in classroomtalking computersKurzweil PersonalReaderphonic earbrailler equipmenttape recordersbrailled textregistration assistancecourse substitution

Other Services


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Section III

PublicCommunity College

System

ap of Community Colleges

1. Brevard Community College

2. Broward Community College

3. Central Florida Community College4. Chipola Junior College5. Daytona Beach Community College6. Edison Community College

7. Florida Community College at Jacksonville

8. Florida Keys Community College

9. Gulf Coast Community College10. Hillsborough Community College

11. Indian River Community College

12. Lake City Community College

13. Lake-Sumter Community College14. Manatee Community College

15. Miami-Dade Community College

16. North Florida Community College17. Okalocsa-Walton Community College

18. Palm Beach Community College

19. Pasco-Hernando Community College

20. Pensacola Junior College

21. Polk Community College

22. St. Johns River Community College23. St. Petersburg Community College

24. Santa Fe Community College25. Seminole Community College

26. South Florida Community College

27. Tallahassee Community College28. Valencia Community College

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tate Board of Community Colleges

State Board ofCommunity Colleges

Twenty-eight communitycolleges make up theCommunity College System ofFlorida. Each institutionprovides different programs andservices to assist students withdisabilities. To learn more aboutindividual institutions and theirprograms, consult the two-pagesection on each institutioncontained in this publication.

The 28 community collegescontained in this publicationinclude:

Brevard Community College1519 Clearlake RoadCocoa Beach, FL 32922-6597

Broward Community College3501 S.W. Davie Road Bldg 7Davie, FL 33314

Central Florida CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 1388Ocala, FL 32678-1388

Chipola Junior College3094 Indian CircleMarianna, FL 34478

Daytona Beach CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 2811Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2811

Edison Community CollegeP.O. Box 06210Fort Meyers, FL 33906-6210

Florida Community College atJacksonville501 West State StreetJacksonville, FL 32202-4030

Florida Keys CommunityCollege5901 West Junior College RoadKey West, FL 33040

Gulf Coast CommunityCollege5230 West Highway 98Panama City, FL 32401-1044

Hillsborough CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631-3127

Indian River CommunityCollege3209 Virginia AvenueFort Pierce, FL 34981-5599

Lake City Community CollegeRoute 3, Box 7Lake City, FL 32055-8703

Lake Sumter CommunityCollege9502 US 441, SouthLeesburg, FL 34788-8751

Manatee Community CollegeP.O. Box 1849Bradenton, FL 34206-1849

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Miami-Dade CommunityCollege300 N.E. Second AvenueMiami, FL 33132-2297

North Florida CommunityCollege1000 Turner-Davis DriveMadison, FL 32340

Okaloosa-Walton CommunityCollege100 College BoulevardNiceville, FL 32578

Palm Beach CommunityCollege4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796

Pasco-Hernando CommunityCollege10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654

Pensacola Junior College1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504-8993

Polk Community College999 Avenue H, N.E.Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299

St. Johns Community College5001 St. Johns AvenuePalatka, FL 32177

St. Petersburg CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489

Santa Fe Community CollegeP.O. Box 1530Gainesville, FL 326022-1530

Seminole Community College100 Weldon BoulevardSanford, FL 32771-6199

South Florida CommunityCollege600 West College DriveAvon Park, FL33825-9399

Tallahassee CommunityCollege444 Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32304-2895

Valencia Community College1800 Kirkman RoadOrlando, FL 32811

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ublic Community College System

Public community colleges arepart of the State of Floridasystem of postsecondary educa-tional institutions. The systemis now composed of 28 commu-nity colleges at 54 campuses andmore than 1,000 other servicecenters and enrolls over 790,000students. These institutionsoffer three types of programs:

Associate of Arts(A.A.)

A two-year degree program foruniversity transfer. Entry intothis program requires specificcredits in mathematics, science,and social sciences to have beentaken in high school. Generally,a minimum of 60 credit hours,including a required core ofgeneral academic courses, and a2.0 GPA are required for gradu-ation with an A. A. degree.

An Articulation Agreementbetween the State UniversitySystem and community collegesestablishes a 2-plus-2 system.This assures guaranteed admis-sion into the state universitysystem to community collegestudents who have obtained anAssociate of Arts degree. Fur-ther, it guarantees students willnot have to repeat courses at theuniversity they have alreadysatisfactorily completed at their

community college.

Associate of Science(A.S.)

A two-year program in a spe-cific occupational area forstudents wishing to enter busi-ness or industry. Generally, aminimum of 60 coilege levelcredit hours with a 2.0 GPA arerequired. A high school di-ploma may not be required foradmission. Some programshave limited enrollments. Con-sult the individual college.

TechnicalCertificates

Certificates are awarded forsuccessful completion of one-year non-college postsecondaryprograms in specific vocationalareas of study. A high schooldiploma is generally not re-quired. The programs providethe specific skills and knowl-edge to prepare students fordirect entry into employment.Fourteen community collegesare desginated as area vocationalcenters assigned to the publicschool board.


Most community colleges havesimilar admission requirements.

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In general, they are:

High School graduates orGeneral Education Develop-ment (GED) graduates.SAT, ACT, or other acceptabletest. A school placement testcan generally substitute.Other special entrance require-ments in some specializedlimited access programs.Substitute admissions policiesfor certain disabilities. The"Substitution Rule" providesthat test results, under certaincircumstances and with appro-priate documentation, cannotbe used to keep an applicantfrom attending college. Eachcollege has developed andimplemented policies andprocedures providing forreasonable substitution admis-sions policies and graduationprocedures and policies foreligible students.

CLAST (CollegeLevel AcademicSkills Test)

All students in public commu-nity colleges and universities inFlorida are required to take andpass the CLAST before they areallowed to receive an A.A. orbaccalaureate degree. TheCLAST measures college-levelcommunication and computationskills. Some community col-leges have a special CLASTwaiver.

revard Community College

General Program

Brevard Community College isa comprehensive, public, two-year community college servingBrevard County. Collegeprograms and services provideaccessible, affordable, highquality postsecondary educationthat prepares students to enterthe job market, allows them totransfer to senior colleges anduniversities, helps them meettheir civic responsibilities, orassists them in achieving theirprofessional and personal goals.Through its programs andservices, the college delivershigher education opportunitiesto citizens of Brevard Countyand promotes the economicgrowth of the region.

The purpose of BrevardCommunity College is toproduce a climate conducive topersonal, professional, cultural,and economic growth ofBrevard County and to provide abroad range of services on anon-going basis including, but not

Category

limited to, undergraduateacademic studies, two-yeartechnical programs, vocationalprograms, remedial education,counseling, cultural activities,student activities, intercollegiateathletics, community education.service learning and continuingeducation programs.

Brevard Community Collegeaccommodates students withdisabilities by providingreasonable accommodations,support services, and specializedequipment. These are offered onan individualized basis, in orderto ensure the most appropriateassist ance. The extent to whichthese services are available andhours of operation vary fromone campus to another. Contactthe Offices for Students withDisabilities on your campus formore information.*

To provide reasonableaccommodations to studentswith disabilities, BrevardCommunity College providestutoring, learning disabilitytesting, word processors,academic counseling, signlanguage interpreters, and other

asF.stance as needed.

The community college has alsobeen designated as an areavocational technical center andoffers a variety of occupationaland technical programs.

Publications

There is a pamphlet on servicesfor students with disabilitiesavailable upon request.

AdmissionsProcedures

There are no special admissionprocedures for students withdisabilities.

*Brevard Community College(93-94). Brevard CommunityCollege Catalog 1993-1994, 8,32.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for Student"ith Disabilities

HearingImpairments

LearningDisabilities

PhysicalImpiirments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtterDisabilities

RegisteredDisabilities

StudentPopulation

NumberStudents 26 236 I80 0 19 49 510 14,000

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Services Provided toStudents withDisabilitiesHearing Impairments

interpreter serviceTTY/TDD accessnote-takers


study skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingGordon Rule waiverReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastergrade forgivenesspolicytutorsnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiverlearning disabilitytesting and diagnosis


reader serviceaccessible computerscampus orientationtxtended time on examsadaptive equipmentcomputerstutors

note-takersalternate testslibrary access assistance

Speech Impairments

none

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computersno guide dog restrictionsKurzweil PersonalReader (Cocoa campus)extended time on examscampus orientationtutorstaped books provided byRecordings for the Blindnote-takersalternate testsVERT PlusApollo Lasertaped books provided byRecordings for th.-- BlindTalking Library ofOccupationalInformation for the Blind

Other Services

System for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Brevard CommunityCollege1519 Clear lake RoadCocoa, FL 32922

Admissions Office:

Brevard CommunityCollege1519 Clear lake RoadCocoa, FL 32922

ADA/SO4 ComplianceOfficer:

Human Resources1519 Clearlake RoadCocoa, FL 32922(407) 632-1111 Ext. 4314

Coordinator of Servicesand Programs forStudents with Disabilities:

DirectorThe Office for Studentswith Disabilities1519 Clear lake RoadCocoa, FL 32922(407) 632-1111 Ext. 3606

TDD Phone Numbers:Cocoa (407) 632-5798Palm Bay (407) 952-3620

I roward Community College

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General Program

The mission of BrowardCommunity College is toprovide all segments of thecommunity with academic andtechnical educationalopportunities through bothtraditional and progressiveprograms. Of primaryimportance in delivering theseeducational programs is thecommitment to qualityinstruction delivered by adedicated faculty engaged incontinued professional growth.

As it fulfills its mission, thecollege is committed toresponding to the culturaldiversity of Broward County asthe area expands. In support ofits open-door policy, the collegeprovides a variety of deliverysystems to prepare for the futurein accordance with theirown individual abilities, needs,and interests. The college is alsocommitted to providing special

academic support services to thedisabled.

As an institution committed tothe ideal of the worth anddignity of the individual,Broward Community Collegerecognizes the religious, racial,and cultural diversity of itsstudents and staff and endeavorsto provide equal educationalopportunity for all students.Furthermore, the college fostersthe value of lifelong learning asit strives through teachingexcellence to enable students toappreciate knowledge and toacquire an education which willassist them in assuming positiveroles in society. Believing thateducated people should beguided in their behavior bydecency and civility, the collegevalues honesty, integrity, andsocial responsibility among bothits staff and its students.Furthermore, it aspires toempower students with thecritical thinking and problem-solving skills, globalperspective, clarified values, andcreativity that will enable them

to make moral choices andethical decisions in all aspects oftheir lives. In addition, thecollege embraces a commitmentto American democratic valuesand culture, the principles ofresponsible citizenship, lifeenrichment, and self-awareness.*

*Broward Community College(1992-1993). BrowardCommunity College 1992-1993,22.

Category

NumberStudents

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for Students with Disabilities

Healinghnpairments

20


149

PhysicalImpairments

106

SpeechImpairments

NotReported

visualImpairments

28

OtherDisabilities

63


366

StudentPopulation

NotReported

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interpreter servicetranscription of notesnote-takers


study skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingvolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testingCLAST waiverloaner equipmentoccupational andvocational testing usingaptitude and interesttests (APTICOM)


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentvolunteer tutors

adaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsspecial academicadvisingoccupational andvocational testing usingaptitude and interest tests(APTICOM)

Speech Impairments

tapes and recorders

Visual Impairments

reader serviceno guide dog restrictionsKurzweil PersonalReadertaping facilitiescampus orientationpaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testing

Other Services


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BrowardCommunity College3501 S.W. Davie Road, #7Davie, FL 33314

Admissions Office:

Broward CommunityCollege3501 S.W. Davie Road, #7Davie, FL 33314(305) 475-6981

ADA/504 ComplianceOfficer:

DirectorBCC Central Campus3501 S.W. Davie Road, #7Davie, FL 33314(305) 475-6981


DirectorBCC Central Campus3501 S.W. Davie Road, #7Davie, FL 33314(305) 475-6981

Student OrganizationInvolved with Issues ofDisability:

Students with DisabilitiesAdvocacy GroupLinda Martin, AdvisorDisability Services

entral Florida Community College

General Program

Central Florida CommunityCollege offers a comprehensiveprogram for students withdisabilities, including allservices listed below:

office responsible forprograms and services forstudents with disabilitiescoordinated group testingaccommodationsassist with registrationability to move class if notaccessibleCLAST prep classesstudy skills classauxiliary learning aidsfundsaccessible computerstaped textbookstest taking facilitytutorsnote-takerscampus disabled resourceguide

Category

special orientationprogramsregistration priorityreading/writing labsign language interpretersand learning disabledtesting

Counseling services are alsoprovided.


Publications

Available are a pamphlet onservices for the disabled and adisabled student guide.


New students are asked to meetwith a representative ofDisabled Student Services

before registering, but it is notrequired.


HearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

Visual

ImpairmentsOther

DisabilitiesRegisteredDisabilities

StudentPopulation

NumberStudents 26 36 38 24 11 120 5.500

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interpreter serviceamplification systemsTTY/TDD accesscaptioned filmsnote-takers


special academicadvisingforeign language waivervolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsgrade forgiveness policypaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testingCLAST waiverlearning disability testingPower Path learningevaluation


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on exams

move class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments

interpreters

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computersno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorsKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsbraille and tapingfacilitiespaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testingMagic Softwarescreen enlargersenlargements of writtenmaterials

Other ServicesSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

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Central Florida CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 1388Ocala, FL 34478

Admissions Office:

CFCCP.O. Box 1388Ocala, FL 34478(904) 237-2111


Director of PersonnelBldg. 1-106P.O. Box 1388Ocala, FL 34478(904) 237111 Ext. 291


Coordinator DSSBldg 2-219 FP.O. Box '1388Ocala, FL 34478(904) 237-2111 Ext. 237

Student OrganizationInvolvee. with Issues ofDisability:

A monthly support groupmeeting will be in place forFall 1994

hipola Junior College

General Program

Chipola is a comprehensivecommunity college dedicated toits students and the community.The curriculum is designed toserve people in three majorareas:

General and pre-professional classes fortransfer to other collegesand universities;Vocational-technicalinstruction to preparestudents for technicaldegree programs and thejob market;Learning opportunities forall who want to improveemployment skills or tostudy for the sheer joy oflearning.

Programs to accomplish themission include:

1. College Transfer Program:semester-hour classeswhich can be transferred toother colleges anduniversities toward a.baccalaureate degree.

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2. Vocational-TechnicalProgram: technical degreeprograms and clock hourclasses that combine theoryand hands-on experiencesto upgrade career skills andprepare for jobs, to supportcommunity economicdevelopment, and toenhance the potential fordevelopment in the ChipolaDistrict.

3. Lifelong LearningOpportunities: continuingeducation tostay abreast ofcultural and governmentalchanges in a free societyand to enhance personaldevelopment bothphysically and mentally.

4. Student Services Program:as an integral part of thetotal education program.*

Students receive services toaddress support as needed toachieve their goals. Servicesinclude auxiliary aid andaccommodations as needed.Research and action plans topresent a barrier freeenvironment to allow

accessibility is considered apriority intervention. Studentsreceive access to individual,educational, and careercounseling. Students receiveaccess to information, ADAstandards, and researchconnected with disabilities.


Publications

A pamphlet regarding servicesfor the disabled is availableupon request.


Special admissions are being.....Uressed at this time with somestudents already benefiting.

* Chipola Junior College (1989-90). Chipola Junior CollegeCatalog 1989-90.13.


BearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents 8 24 34 0 8 19 93 3.000

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Hearing Impairments

amplification systemsTTYTIDD accessvisual door bell inresidence hallsnote-takersliaison between studentsand agencies


specially trained tutorsstudy skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingvolunteer tutorsextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastergrade forgiveness policypaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersCLAST waiver


accessible computersadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientationand agencies

paid tutorsnote-takersliaison between studentsand agencies

Speech Impairments

tutorsacademic advisingequipment check outaccessible computersliaison between studentsand agencies

Visual Impairments

talking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionsextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastercampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takers

Other ServicesCareer/Life PlanningCenterThe Success CenterSystem of AppliedIndividual Learning(SAIL) lab

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Admissions Office:



Dean, Student ServicesChipola Junior College3094 Indian CircleMarianna, FL 32446(904) 526-2761


Disabled Student CounselorDisabled Student ServicesChipola Junior College3094 Indian CircleMarianna, FL 32446(904) 526-2761 Ext. 397


In the process of formingan organization.

aytona Beach Community College

General Program

Daytona Beach CommunityCollege provides a variety ofservices for students witheligible disabilities. Readers,note-takers, interpreters, andadaptive equipment are providedto help students successfullycomplete their academicprograms. Individual EducationPlans and Counseling Servicesare provided to establisheducational goals and objectivesand to monitor academicprogress. A strong workingrelationship is emphasizedbetween Disabled StudentServices and staff, faculty, andcommunity-based agencies. Formore information andassistance, please contact:

Disabled Student ServicesBuilding 37, Room 1111200 International SpeedwayDaytona Beach, FL 32120(904) 255-8131, Ext. 3530 or(904) 254-3056

The college is a comprehensive

community college providinghigh-quality, affordableeducational and trainingopportunities and enrichmentprograms to the people ofVolusia and Flag ler counties.Fostering excellence andopportunities to all through highstandards and an open dooradmissions policy, a qualityfaculty and staff provide asupportive and personalizedenvironment in which to learnand achieve success.

Maintaining its commitment toexcellence, the college is aleader in its region's intellectual,educational, cultural,environmental, and economicdevelopment.

The college helps studentsdiscover, define, and realizetheir fullest potential; achievetheir educational and careergoals; become effective andresponsible participants in ademocratic society; and continueto develop enriched andmeaningful lives. As an open-access institution, the collegeserves all who can benefit,without regard to -e, race,gender, creed, ethnic or

economic background. Thoseserved include minorities, latestart and reentry students, singleheads of household, and thosewith special needs.*


Publications

The Disabled Student Servicespamphlet, "Toward NewHorizons," describes supportservices and special activitiesoffered to students withdisabilities.



* Daytona Beach CommunityCollege (92-93). DaytonaBeach Community CollegeCatalog 92-93,10-11.

Category

NumberStudent%


HeatingImpairments

11


51

PhysicalImpairments

79

Speech

Impairments

4

VisualImpairments

66

OtherDisabilities

20


223

StudentPopulation

37.400

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interpreter serviceamplification systemTTY/TDD accessnote-takers


study skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingvolunteer tutorsReading CenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastergrade forgiveness policypaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testingClast waiverForeign language waiverGordon Rule waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentspecial physicaleducation labvolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on exams

campus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate teststransportation

Speech Impairments

services same asmobility impaired

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionsvolunteer tutorslarge type booksextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterbraille and tapingfacilitiescampus orientationclosed circuit TVpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsViewscanBraille and SpeakstransportationVisual TekZoom TekType N' Speak

Other Services

Learning LabStudent Support ServicesSystem of AppliedIndividual Learning(SAIL) lab

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Daytona BeachCommunity CollegeP.O. Box 2811Daytona Beach, FL 32120

Admissions Office:

Daytona BeachCommunity CollegeP.O. Box 2811Daytona Beach, FL 32120


Human Resources DirectorDaytona BeachCommunity CollegeP.O. Box 2811Daytona Beach, FL 32120(904) 255-8131, Ext. 3076


DirectorDaytona BeachCommunity CollegeP.O. Box 2811Daytona Beach, FL 32120(904) 255-8131, Ext. 3328


SNAPS- Special NeedsAwareness Programs andServices.

dison Community College

General Program

Recognizing the worth anddignity of the individual andsociety's need for educatedcitizens, the mission of EdisonCommunity College is toprovide those postsecondarylearning experiences necessaryto assist individuals indetermining and reaching avariety of educational, personal,and career goals. Consistentwith the concepts of communitycollege education and dedicationto high standards ofachievement, EdisonCommunity College fulfills itsmission through the followingspecific endeavors:

College courses andprograms at the freshmanand sophomore levelsoffered for personaldevelopment and/or transferfor continuation ofundergraduate studies.

Post secondary career-oriented courses andprograms which providestudents with marketableskills and expertise inselected technical areas.

Recrea....)nal and leisureprograms which enablestudents to enrich their livesphysically, socially,culturally, andintellectually.

Developmental instructionto assist students inpursuing the necessaryskills to attain theireducational goals.

Leadership as aneducational and culturalresource in serving thediverse and developingneeds of the district.*

Students with disabilities areserved through two grant fundedprograms and the StudentServices Department at EdisonCommunity College. Associate

in Science Degree seekingstudents are served through theStudents with DisabilitiesProgram, which offers academicadvising and other programbenefits. Associate in Arts andAssociate in Science studentsare also served through theAuxiliary Aids Program, whichoffers all students with disabili-ties services such as specializedequipment, classroom modifica-tions, and accommodations.

Publications

A pamphlet regarding servicesfor the disabled is underdevelopment.


When a student self-identifies,the Auxiliary Aids Specialist isnotified.

* Edison Community College(1993-94). Edison CommunityCollege 1993-94 Catalog, 6.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for-Siudents with Disabilities

Category

NumberStudents

HearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities


9 44 59 14 21 148

StudentPopulation

10.000

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interpreter servicesamplification systemspriority seatingTTY/TDD access


tape playersvolunteer tutorsReading Edgeextended time on examsalternate testingtaped booksKurzweil PersonalReader


accessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentvolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientation

Speech Impairments

determined by individualneeds

Visual Impairments

Reader service

taped booksno guide dog restrictionsvolunteer tutorsclosed-captionedtelevision (CCTV)priority seatingextended time on examscampus orientationReading EdgeZoom TextVert Pro SystemBookwise

Other Services

Academic supportprogramSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labSkills workshops

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Edison Community College8099 College Parkway SWFort Myers, FL 33906-6210

Admissions Office:

Edison Community College8099 College Parkway SWFort Myers, FL 33906-6210


Director of Human Resources8099 College Parkway SWFort Myers, FL 33906-6210(813) 489-9294

Coordinator of Services andPrograms for Students withDisabilities:

(813) 489-9427


Currently there are no studentorganizations that addressissues of disabilities.

TDD #s (area code 813):Lee Campus 489-9093Collier Campus 732-3788Public Safety 489-9010

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lorida Community College-Jacksonville

General Program

FCCJ is dedicated to meaningfullearning and excellent teaching,enabling individuals to achievetheir hopes, dreams, and fullpotential, and to being a leadingpartner in creating a dynamic,prosperous community ofenlightened leaders and thought-ful, effective, global citizens.

Auxiliary Aids. Students shouldcontact the disabled studentspecialist on the campus theyplan to attend or call disabledstudent services at (904) 766-6766 or TDD (904) 766-6766.Available services include:

1. tutorial services2. reader services3. interpreter services4. note taker services5. availability of special

consideration/substitutecourses or CLASTwaiver

6. equipment loan program7. admissions/registration8. campus orientation.

Vocational Services. Thiscourse requires prior approvalbefore registration. For moreinformation, call (904) 766-6766or TDD (904) 766-6766.

BED 0070: CareerPlanning for Studentwith Disabilitiesprovides specializedaptitude, interestinventory, and careerexploration forindividuals withdisabilities.

Independent Living for theAdult Blind. These coursesrequire prior approval inadvance of registration. Forfurther information, call (904)633-8220.

HEC 0125: HomeManagement/ILAB. Arehabilitation programfor persons who arevisually impaired.Instruction includesorientation and mobility,activities of daily living,communications, andcounseling.

BED 0518: KeyboardSlcills/ILAB. This course

prepares visuallyimpaired students toaccess computersthrough speech outputand large print display.Software programs ofZoom text and Softvertare taught.*

Publications

The "Disabled Student Services"pamphlet describes the servicesoffered to students withdisabilities in detail. The FCC]Spectrum informs NortheastFlorida citizens about collegeactivities, events, andeducational programs.

AdmissionsProcedure

There are no special admissionsprocedures for students withcLiabilities. All classes are opento students with disabilities.

*Florida Community College atJacksonville (1992-1993).Florida Community College atJacksonville Catalog 1992-1993.

Category

NumberStudents


HearingImpairments

NotReported


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities


StudentPopulation

Not Not Not Not Not 2,094 85,000Reported Reported Reported Reported Reported

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interpreterstutorial serviceAssistive ListeningDeviceTTY/TDD accesscaptioned filmsnote-takers


specially trained tutorsstudy skills courseReading and WritingAssistance Centersextended time on examstaped booksnote - takersalternate testsreader servicecomputers with speech


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessibletutorial servicenote-takersalternate tests

hand held door openeractivators

Speech Impairments

determined byindividual needs

Visual Impairments

reader serviceOptacon machineReading Edge (scanner)no guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancelarge type booksextended time on examsBraille and tapingfacilitiesILAB Program- computer accesstraining

- transportation- orientation and

mobility trainingcooking

- communicationcounseling

note-takersalternate teststransportationBraille printerZoom text (large print)Softvert (speechsoftware)

Other Services

vocational evaluationCLAST waiver possiblecourse substitutionpossiblejob placement assistance

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Florida Community Collegeat JacksonvilleMartin Center for CollegeServices501 West State StreetJacksonville, FL 32202

Admissions Office:

FCCJ-MCCS501 West State StreetJacksonville, FL 32202


Executive Vice-presidentFCCJ-Martin Center501 West State StreetJacksonville, FL 32202(904) 632-3105


Assistant Deo ofStudent AffairsFCCJ-North Campus4501 Capper Road C-107Jacksonville, FL 32218(904) 766-6607


Currently there is not anorganization to addressdisability issues.

lorida Keys Community College

General Program

Florida Keys CommunityCollege subscribes to thephilosophy and concept, ideals,and purposes of the communitycollege movement. The collegerecognizes the inherentlydynamic and changing nature ofthe world and strives to educateindividuals to play an active andmeaningful role in their worldand community. The primarymission of the college is toprovide experiences which willlead to the improvement of thequality of life of members of thecommunity it serves regardlessof sex, race, nation of origin,religion, marital status, age, orhandicap.

Florida Keys CommunityCollege strives to fulfill itsmission by emphasizingacademic excellence andendeavoring to provide qualityeducational experiences andinstruction designed to serve thefollowing purposes:

1. To involve students in therichness and diversity ofideas in order to broadentheir understanding ofthemselves and the world.

2. To lead students inexamining the value ofknowledge for its own sakeand in developing anappreciation for thescholarly pursu;i: of truth.

3. To provide learningexperiences designed toenable students to developtheir abilities to thinkcritically; to analyze,synthesize, and integrateknowledge; to undertakeself-directed and lifelonglearning; and to engage inscholarly inquiry andproblem-solvingstrategies.*

The Office of Special SupportServices assists students withdisabilities in making asuccessful transition into thecollege environment. Auxiliaryleami:ig aids and classroomaccommodations are availablefor students with disabilities

(including learning disabled).Due to limited resources, theOffice of Special SupportServices works with otheragencies, such as VocationalRehabilitation to ensure that thespecial needs of students withdisabilities are met.

Publications

Information regarding DisabledStudent Services is provided inthe Student Handbook andCollege catalog. A letterexplaining services is sent toeach student who self-identifiesas disabled each term.


Assistance such as help withcompleting required applicationforms is provided on a case bycase basis.

*Florida Keys CommunityCollege. (1992-94). FloridaKeys Community College I 992-94 Catalog, 22(1), 10-11.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for Students with Disabilil.es

CategoryHearing

ImpairmentsLearning

DisabilitiesPhysical

ImpairmentsSpeech

ImpairmentsVisual

ImpairmentsOther


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents 4 8 6 0 1I 13 42 4.142

127

133

Services Prorlded toStudents withDisabilitiesHearing Impairments

amplification systemsinterpreter services*note-takers*


study skills courseextended time on examsgrade forgiveness policytutors*note-takers*alternate testsCLAS 1' waiver


loaner equipment (laptop computer)extended time on examstutors*note-takers*alternate tests

Speech Impairments

services determined on acase-by-case basis

Visual Impairments

reader service*extended time on examstutors*note-takers*Viewpoint VGA-

electronic magnifyingsystem and handwritingadaptor

* (if required, will contractfor them)

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Florida KeysCommunity College5901 West College RoadKey West, FL 33040

Admissions Office:

FKCC5901 West College RoadKey West, FL 33040


Personnel Specialist,EA/EO CoordinatorFKCC5901 West College RoadKey West, FL 33040(305) 246-9081 Ext. 248


Director of SpecialSupport Services,Office of Support ServicesFKCC5901 West College RoadKey West, FL 33040(305) 246-9081 Ext. 216


Currently there are noorganizations to addressdisability issues.

ulf Coast Community College

General Program

Gulf Coast Community Collegeencourages the enrollment ofstudents with disabilities andrecognizes their special needs;thus, the Disabled StuantServices Program at GCCC iscomprehensive in the servicesoffered and the range ofdisabilities served. Its focus isacademic support throughhuman support services andtechnology to help studentsreach their potential.

Fundamental components of theprogram include individualizedcounseling, tutoring, testingaccommodations, technologicalequipment, such as Bookwiseand Dec Talk software systems.Another crucial aspect of theprogram is the closecommunication amongcounselors, students, and theirinstructors; that factor enablesthe student and instructor to

individualize a program to meetthat student's unique needs.

Gulf Coast Community Collegeendeavors to provide equalaccess to a quality education byproviding reasonableaccommodations to qualifiedindividuals. Students who have adisability which necessitatesspecial assistance are requestedto contact the Offices ofDisabled Student Services.

Publications

There currently is a pamphletavailable on services forstudents with disabilities and astudent guide is being developedthis year.


Gulf Coast Community Collegehas an "open door" admissionspolicy; however, there arelimited access programs such asthe AS program in Nursing.

Students with disabilities applyunder the general guidelines.Contact the Office of DisabledStudent Services for assistanceand services.

NumberStudents


HearingImpairments

16

LeamingDisabilities

64

Physicalimpairments

98

SpeechImpairments

3

VisualImpairments

10

OtherDisabilities


233

StudentPopulation

9,490

129

.1 3


Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceamplification systemsTTY/TDD accessnote-takerstutors


specially trained tutorstalking computersspecial academicadvisingextended time on examsFranklin Spelling Acetaped textbooks fromRecordings for the Blindnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiver possiblecounselingKurzweil PersonalReader


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceextended time on examsadaptive equipment forcomputerscampus orientationmove class if notaccessibletutors

note-takersalternate testsadaptive physicaleducation coursespool liftadaptive aquaticseducational aidewheelchair desks

Speech Impairments

services will varydepending on request

Visual Impairments

large print materialsreader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistanceextended time on examsFranklin Spelling Acecampus orientationtutorstaped textbooks fromRecordings for the Blindnote-takersalternate testsVoyagerVISTA computerenlarging systemVERT PlusKurzweil PersonalReader

Other Services


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Gulf CoastCommunity College5230 West Hwy 98Panama City, FL 32401

Admissions Office:

Gulf CoastCommunity College5230 West Hwy 98Panama City, FL 32401(904) 769-1551 ext. 4892


Coordinator, DisabledStudent Services5230 West Hwy 98Panama City, FL 32401(904) 872-3834 V/TDD


Coordinator, DisabledStudent Services5230 West Hwy 98Panama City, FL 32401(904) 872-3834 V/TDD


Plans are underway to starta campus group for studentswith disabilities.

illsborJugh Community College

General Program

Students with disabilities.HCC activities, campus organi-zations, courses, and academicand technical programs are opento students with disablingconditions. HCC facilities are,as a whole, accessible to personswith physical disabilities viaramps, automatic entrances, andelevators. Accessible restroomfacilities, parking spaces, tele-phones, and water fountains arealso available.

HCC's Office of Services forStudents with Disabilities,located at the District Adminis-trative Office on Davis Island,provides a wide range of freeservices to meet the varied needsof students with disabilities.Requests for services should bemade prior to registration ifpossible. Students are respon-sible for providing documenta-tion of disability.

Services include, but are notlimited .o, interpreters for thedeaf, learning disability special-

ists, note-takers. readers, taperecorders, tapes, visual magnifi-ers, computers, ergonomically-designed furniture, specialtesting conditions, advocacy,braille paper, note taking sys-tems, and one-hand typewriters.

For more information write toHCC's Coordinator of Servicesfor Students with Disabilities,P.O. Box 31127, Tampa, FL3363 t or call (813) 253-7031(voice) or (813) 253-7035(TDD). Any campus Advisingand Counseling Center can alsoprovide information.

Services for Learning Studentswith disabilities include advis-ing; counseling; learning-strategies courses; equipmentsuch as recorders and comput-ers; testing accommodations,and access to learning disabilityspecialists, tutors, note-takers,and readers.

Students are responsible forproviding documentation of alearning disability. However,students without documentationmay request diagnostic testingfrom HCC.

For additional information onservices and eligibility require-ments, or to request services,contact HCC's Coordinator ofServices for Students withDisabilities or any Advising andCounseling Office.*

Publications

There is a brochure available.


Students with hearing impair-ments, visual impairments, orspecific learning disabilities maybe eligible to make substitutionsfor any admission requirementto HCC, to an academic pro-gram, or for graduation. Provideappropriate documentation toHCC's Coordinator of Servicesfor Students with Disabilitiesprior to or upon admission butno later than the third term ofenrollment to avoid delays inadmission or graduation.

* Hillsborough CommunityCollege. HillsboroughCommunity College Catalog,1994-1995, 69-70.

Category

NumberStudents

Fall, 1992 College Statistics roll; Students with DNabilities

PhysicalImpairments

60

Speech

Impairments

5

VisualImpairments

19

OtherDisabilities

142


405

StudentPopulation

33.099

131

1,3

Services Proviued toStudents withDisabilities

Hearing Impairments

note-takersalternate testsrecorders/tapesergonomically-designedfurniture

interpretersSpeech Impairments

amplification systems substitution for requiredTTY/TDD access speech classnote-takerstutors Visual Impairments


talking computersKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastertutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testslearning disabilityspecialistsreadersnote taking systemsrecorders/tapes


accessible computerslibrary access assistanceadaptive equipmentextended time on examsmove class if notaccessibletutors

readerstalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionsKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastertutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testslarge type dictionariesbraille dictionariesencyclopedias on tapeBraille paperVisual Tekrecorders/tapes

132

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Hillsborough CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631

Admissions Office:

P.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631


Affirmative Action OfficerDistrict AdministrativeOfficesP.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631(813) 253-7189


District AdministrativeOfficesP.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631(813) 253-7031,253-7035 (TDD)


ROPE (Reaching OurPotential for Excellence)P.O. Box 31127Tampa, FL 33631(813) 253-7008

ndian River Community College

General Program

Indian River CommunityCollege is a comprehensivecommunity college dedicated tomeeting the continuous andchanging educational needs ofall citizens of St. Lucie, Martin,Indian River, and Okeechobeecounties. Indian RiverCommunity College leads aninnovative educational networkbuilding a stronger communityby providing college transferprograms, occupational training,student services, developmentalstudies, personal enrichment andcommunity culturalinvolvement.

Disabled Student Services.Indian River CommunityCollege strives to provide allpossible forms of assistance tostudents with disabilities.Reasonable substitutions ofrequirements for admission to

programs or graduation shall beprovided to eligible studentswith disabilities in accordancewith Section 240.152, FloridaStatutes. Each request for asubstitution will be consideredon an individual basis. Anystudent with a special need isencouraged to contact hisCounselor or Advisor in theEducational Services Divisionfor additional information andassistance.

Students are self-identified andprovide documentation. Theyare mainstreamed, but receiveauxiliary aid services andreasonable accommodations.Communication is maintainedthroughout each semester withinstructors and CPI lab (tutoringcenter) staff regarding eachstudents with disabilitiesindicating what their midtermgrades are, their progress, andrecommendations.*

The community college has alsobeen designated as an area

vocational technical center andoffers a variety of occupationaland technical programs.

Publications

Available are a pamphlet onservices for the disabled and adisabled student guide availableto all high schools and agencies.


IRCC has an "open door"policy. We accept only StandardHigh School diplomas and GED.Student may taker or Assettests (or other adm ons tests)under special conditions (i.e.extended time, on tape, scribe,etc.)

* Indian River CommunityCollege (90-91). Indian RiverCommunity College Catalog,1990-1991, 34.

Fall, 1992 CO liege Statistics-for Students with Disabilities

CategoryHearing

ImpairmentsLearning


ImpairmentsSpeech

Impairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities

Registered

DisabilitiesStudent

Population

NumberStudents

14 59 56 15 123 162 43.000

133

1 0r

Services Provided toStudentsDisabilities

Hearing Impairments



study skills coursetalking computersspecial academic advisingGordon Rule waivervolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterextended time on examsFranklin Language Mastergrade forgiveness policytutorstaped booksnote-takers/scribesalternate testsCLAST waiverreaderstalking calculatorstape recorders for loanextra time for in classprojects


reader servicelibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentvolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientationmove class if not

accessiblenote takers /scribesalternate testsadaptive sportswheelchair computerdesksdisabled parkingextra time for in-classessays and projects

Speech Impairments

interpreter servicealternative testingTDD access

Visual Impairments

reader serviceOptacon machinetalking computersguide dogs unrestrictedlibrary access assistancetutorslarge type booksextended time on examsFranklin Language MasterBraille and tape facilitiescampus orientationtaped booksnote-takersalternate testscomputer screen magnifiertape recorders for loanscribesclass room changesessays may be completedoutside of class

Other Services

System for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labVocational TransitionCenter

134


Indian River CommunityCollege3209 Virginia AvenueFt. Pierce, FL 34891-5599

Admissions Office:

Indian River CommunityCollege3209 Virginia AvenueFt. Pierce, FL 34891-5599


Assistant Dean of HumanResourcesA-120Indian River CommunityCollege3209 Virginia AvenueFt. Pierce, FL 34891-5599(407) 462-4788


Student Disability ServicesEducational Services/KSUIndian River CommunityCollege3209 Virginia AvenueFt. Pierce, FL 34891-5599(407) 462-4328


Barrier Breakers

ake City Community College

General Program

Disabled Student Services atLake City Community Collegeacts as a problem solver forassuring access to all academic,cultural, and recreational offer-ings. Once a student with dis-abilities self-identifies to theDisabled Student Servicesoffice, and documentation ofspecial needs has been received,the student and coordinatordecide needed services. Amongthe services available are:assistance with career planning,class scheduling, on and offcampus transportation, tutors,adaptive equipment, liaisonservices with agencies, andtransition.

The philosophy of LCCC in-cludes the commitment toprovide the highest qualityprogram of education andtraining for the citizens withinits sphere of influence. LCCCbelieves that every group, everyinstitution, every society, everycommunity, every nation derivesits values and its power only

from the individuals who consti-tute that body; therefore, eachindividual is of intrinsic worthand is an equally importantparticipant in a democraticsociety.

At LCCC each individual hasthe opportunity to developattitudes to the fullest, in addi-tion to acquiring knowledge,skills, habits, understanding, andvalues necessary for economicsecurity, for fulfilling social andcivic responsibility, and forpersonal fulfillment.

Each student who attends thecollege shall be assisted inacquiring learning as a lifelongpattern. Learning will be consid-ered a continuous process andnot an isolated incident occur-ring in a given time or place.

The college, the students, andthe communities we serve arepartners in an educational andcultural enrichinent venture inpursuit of mutually acceptablegoals of excellence.

LCCC provides an ongoingprogram of individualizedguidance and support servicesfor handicapped students. These

students have an equal opportu-nity to pursue their educationalgoals and are encouraged toparticipate in all phases ofcampus life.

Assistance in registration,counseling, and other servicesare offered, as well as special-ized help such as readers, tutors,and other appropriate aids.*

The communl.," college has alsobeen designated as an areavocational technical center andoffers a variety of occupationaland technical programs.

Publications

There is a pamphlet on servicesavailable for students who aredisabled.


There are no special admissionsprocedures for students withdisabilities.

* Lake City Community College(89-91). Lake City CommunityCollege, 1989-1991 Catalog.

Category

NumberStudent%

Fall, 1992'College Statistics for Students NI ith Disabilities

HearingImpairments

3


22

PhysicalImpairments

82

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

2

OtherDisabilities

26


136

StudentPopulation

NotReported

135

141


Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceTTY/TDD accessvisual alarms inresidence hallsnote-takers


specially trained tutorsstudy skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingForeign LanguagewaiverGordon Rule waivervolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterextended time on examsFranklin Spellersgrade forgiveness policypaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentvolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputers

extended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate teststransportation

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computersno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorsextended time on examscampus orientationpaid tutorsnote-takersalternate teststransportation

Other Services

job search supportdisability awareness day24 hour a daytransportationSystem for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

136

14


Lake City CommunityCollegeRt. 3 Box 7Lake City, FL 32055

Admissions Office:

Lake City CommunityCollegeRt 3 Box 7Lake City, FL 32055


Coordinator of DisabledStudent ServicesBuilding AARt. 3 Box 7Lake City, FL 32055(904) 752-1822 Ext. 393


Coordinator of DisabledStudent ServicesBuilding AARt. 3 Box 7Lake City, FL 32055(904) 752-1822 Ext 393


A campus organization isbeing organized this year.

ake-Sumter Community Collegect

General Program

Students with disabilitiesregister with Disabled StudentServices. If they requestservices, DSS provides theseservices and informs thestudents' instructors. DSS worksclosely with the instructors toensure that the students' needsare met.

Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege, through aneducationally and culturallyenriched environment, providesopportunities for its students'intellectual achievement,occupational aptitudes, andvocational interests. Inrecognition of the variety ofstudents enrolled, the collegeplaces emphasis on lifelonglearning. With similar emphasis.the college strives to contributeto its students' personal growth,development of judgment andvalues, and preparation for aprosperous life as responsiblecitizens of our democraticsociety.

In order to insure equality ofeducation for people withdisabilities, it is the philosophyof Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege that students withdisabilities should be integratedas fully as possible into allaspects of college. Services forstudents with disabilities areprovidedby contacting the Coordinator ofthe Learning Center (LC).Through the Learning Center,Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege assures equality ofaccess and opportunity andprovides and coordinatesacademic support services for allstudents with disabilities. Theseservices offered for studentswith disabilities include:

counseling (career,academic, personal)priority registrationspecial orientationreferral to other agenciestutoring, readers, scribes,note-takers, and specialtestingtechnical assistance withprogram and instructional

modificationspecialized adaptiveequipment

If you have a disability and feelyou can benefit from theservices of the program, pleasecontact the Learning Center.For more information call (904)365-3553.*

Publications

A pamphlet on services forstudents with disabilities isavailable and a student guide isin development.


Students contact the admissionsoffice and Disabled StudentServices if they need specialassistance.

* Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege (93-94). L-SCC, 1993-1994.


Category!fearing

ImpairmentsLeming


ImpairmentsSpeech

ImpairmentsVisual

ImpairmentsOther


StudentPopulation

NumberStudentt

5 37 35 0 7 3 87 4.030

137


Hearing Impairments



special academicadvisingGordon Rule waivervolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterextended time on examsgrade forgiveness policypaid tutorstaped booksnote - takersalternate testsCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examspaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader serviceno guide dog restrictionslibrary access equipmentvol dnteer tutorslarge type booksextended time on examscampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsV-Tek machine

Other Services

System for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labLearning Center

138

14


Lake-Sumter CommunityCollege9501 Highway 441Leesburg, FL 34788

Admissions Office:

9501 Highway 441Leesburg, FL 34788


Asst. to the PresidentMultipurpose Building9501 Highway 441Leesburg, FL 34788(904) 365-3553


Manager-Learning Center9501 Highway 441Leesburg, FL 34788(904) 365-3553


A.C.T. AcceptingChallenges TogetherLearning Center(904) 787-3747 Ext. 203

anatee Community College

General Program

The Office for Disabled StudentServices coordinates campusresources so they best meet theneeds of students withdisabilities. In addition to theinformation, advocacy, andcoordination of services, theODSS offers individualizedpersonal academic andvocational assessments. Theprogram is designed co providequalified students withdisabilities with the necessaryequipment and/or support staffso they can fully access allprograms, services, andactivities at MCC.

Manatee Community Collegeassumes a positive leadershipand partnership role in theeconomic, cultural, andacademic life of the community

Category

and provides " necessaryprograms and services to serve adiverse student population. Thecollege serves the communitythrough three major areas: theuniversity parallel programs forthose seeking a baccalaureate orhigher degree; the occupational-technical programs whichprepare students for entering thejob market or continuing theireducation; and -esponsive,noncredit courses and activitiesfor continuing education,upgrading skills and enrichingpersonal and cultural life. It isthe intent of ManateeCommunity College to act as apositive stimulus for economicdevelopment in our district.

To meet this goal, the collegeendeavors to stay attuned to theeconomic and demographictrends in our service region aswell as the technologicalchanges that govern our nationaleconomy. *

Publications

Currently there are nopublications regarding disabilityservices available.


There are no special admissionprocedures for students withdisabilities. The Office forDisabled Student Services willassist students with disabilities.

* Manatee Community College(93-94). Manatee CommunityCollege, The Inaugural Year ofTech Prep, 1993-1994.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for Studentstith Disabilities

HearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities

RegisteredDisabilines

StudentPopulation

NumberStudents

19 114 130 0 13 29 305 9.0(X)

139

i4

Services Providedto Students withDisabilities

Hearing Impairments

academic advisementpersonal counselingextended test timetutorsadaptive equipmentinterpreter serviceTTY/TDD accessnote-takerspriority registration

Learning Diszbilities

academic advisementpersonal counselingadaptive equipmenttutorsextended test timespecial coursestaped booksnote-takerspriority registration


academic advisementpersonal counselingadaptive equipmenttutorsextended test timewritersnote-takersadaptive physical

education coursesclass accessibilitypriority registration

Speech Impairments

academic advisementpersonal counselingextended test timetutorsnote-takerspriority registration

Visual Impairments

academic advisementpersonal counselingno guide dog restrictionstutorsreadersextended test timetutorstaped books andinformationadaptive equipment

Other Services


140

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ADOf&

Coordinator Disa6ledStu6'llt ServicisRooni<303,P.O : Box 1849sBradentom,FL 34201(813)155,1511 EXt.,4295

CoordinatoreServicesand,!iogratnifoiStndents-witirDisabilities:

Coci natotDiiabledStudent Services

mi.:303

P.±0:121;iiX1:849::

Bradentoni FL'34201(n3)355-14t.Ext; 4295


FI.E.L.P.1 Help ElevateLearning Potential

iami-Dade Community College

General Program

'41

Federal and State laws guaranteeequal opportunity inpostsecondary education tostudents with disabilities. Thecollege has developed specialsupport services to assiststudents in achieving equalopportunity. These servicesinclude, but are not limited to,assistance with registration,advisement, financial aid,readers for students with visualimpairments, interpreters forstudents with hearingimpairments, note-takers, andspecial equipment, as well asindividualized classes and/ortutoring. New Florida legislationenabled the College, in certaininstances, to alter entrance andgraduation requirements.

The modelmodel M-DCC uses fordelivery of services to studentswith disabilities is atypical. Thecollege has determined that thebest way to provide supportinvolves the setting up of aseparate "Learning Center" withtutors who have receiveddegrees or special training toenhance their ability to workwith students with disabilities.Its approach to tutorial supportinvolves the development ofprescribed intervention based onthe specific learning deficits ofthe students. Some studentsappear to do well using amodified strategic interventionmodel while others are betterserved using holistic learning.M-DCC aims to go beyondsupport to deal with developingapproaches that will prevent thesame learning problem fromoccurring again. Its LearningCenter is financed with auxiliarylearning aids funds and fees

generated by charging studentsto enroll in the center.

Publications

A pamphlet on services for thedisabled is available.


M-DCC is an open-door college.Admissions procedures are thesame for everyone.

Category

NumberStudents

Fall, .1992 College Statistics for Students with Disabilities

HearingImpairments

68


800

PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

120 8

VisualImpairments

51

OtherDisabilities

97


1,144

StudentPopulation

53.683

141

14


Hearing Impairments



learning disabilitytesting and diagnosistaped booksstudy skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingGordon Rule waiverReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastergrade forgiveness policypaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testingCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerscampus orientationextended time on examsadaptive equipment forcomputers

paid tutorstransportationnote-takersalternate testsmove class if notaccessiblelibrary access assistance

Speech Impairments

same as mobilityimpairments

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancelarge type booksextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastercampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsBraille & Speaks

Other Services


142

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Miami-DadeCommunity College300 N. E. 2nd AvenueMiami, FL 33132

Admissions Office:

Miami-DadeCommunity College300 N. E. 2nd AvenueMiami, FL 33132


Director, EqualOpportunity Programs300 N. E. 2nd Avenue,Rm 1437Miami, FL 33132(305) 237-3321


CoordinatorDisabled Student Services,North Campus11380 N. W. 27th AvenueMiami, FL 33167(305) 237-1272


none listed

orth Florida Junior College

General Program

North Florida Junior College is acommunity college whose pur-poses are directed toward theneeds of the area it serves. Ac-cordingly, the College providesthe students with opportunitiesfor continuing academic and lifeenrichment goals, for advancingskills, and for developing judg-ment and values necessary forresponsible citizenship in achanging society.

Objectives. North Florida JuniorCollege offers several types ofinstruction and services. Specialobjectives are:

I. to provide a college parallelprogram to prepare studentsto continue their educationbeyond junior college

2. to provide vocational-technical programs andterminal programs that aretwo years or less in lengthwhich are designed toupgrade or acquire occupa-tional skills.

3. to provide basic studies forliteracy education andstudies in adult generaleducation leading to theGED (Generol EducationDiploma Tests) throughwhich the student may earna state issued high schoolequivalency diploma.

4. to provide a comprehensivecommunity serviceprogram.The community serviceprograms offer an opportu-nity to:

a. seek avenues to enableeach individual to reachhis highest possible levelof self-realization andpersonal fulfillment.

b. provide educationalopportunities to peoplewho have completed theirformal education.

c. provide short courses foroccupational upgrading.

d. serve the community withfacilities, expertise, andspecial programs.

e. provide for cultural andrecreational enrichmentopportunities for citizens.

5. to provide a guidance andcounseling program toassist students in makingeducational, vocational, andpersonal decisions.

Students with PhysicalHandicaps. The college hasmade special provisions to assiststudents to participate morefully in institution activities.Ramps and reserved parkingspaces are available. Studentsshould contact the CounselingDepartment each term forinformation regarding registra-tion and other services designedto assist them.*

Publications

Currently there are no availabledisability services publications.



* North Florida Junior College(91-93). North Florida JuniorCollege Catalog, 1991-1993,26-27.


CategoryHeanng

ImpairmentsLearning


ImpairmentsSpeech

ImpairmentsVisual

ImpairmentsOther


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents

20 0 3 0 0 24 1.740

143

14

Services Provided toStudents with

Visual Impairments

determined by individual Main Campus Address:

Disabilities needs North Florida Junior

Hearing Impairmentscounseling College

1000 Turner Davis DriveMadison, FL 32340-1698

interpreter serviceTTYTIDD access Admissions Office:

captioned films North Floridanote-takersvideotaped lecture

Junior College1000 Turner Davis Drive

tutors Madison, FL 32340-1698program for the hearingimpaired ADA/504 Compliance

Officer:

Learning Disabilities Dean, AdministrativeServices


NFJC1000 Turner Davis Drive

tutors Madison, FL 32340-1698counseling (904) 973-2288

Mobility ImpairmentsCoordinator of Servicesand Programs forStudents with Disabilities:

determined by individualneeds Director, Program for

tutors Hearing Impaired

counseling NFJC

note-takers 1000 Turner Davis DriveMadison, FL 32340-1698

Speech Impairments (904) 973-2284 (#211 or108 for TDD)


Student OrganizationInvolved with Issues of

counseling Disability:

Sentinel Signers(904) 973-2284 (#211 or108 for TDD)

kaloosa-Walton Community College

General Program

OWCC is committed toproviding equal opportunity foreducation to all students. Acounselor is available throughthe office of Disabled StudentServices in the Student ServiceOffice on the Niceville campusto assist students withdisabilities, limited Englishproficiency, and withimpairments or special needs. Inaccordance with the FloridaState Board of Education Rule6H-1.041, students withdisabilities may present supportdocumentation and requestreasonable substitution foradmission and/or graduationrequirements.

Specialized services areavailable to students whosedisability prevents them fromparticipating fully in classroomactivities. Students who identifythemselves and provide

documentation of their disabilitymay be eligible for supportservices such as note-takers,scribes, untimed testing, readers,or interpreters.

Students with disabilities shouldcontact the Office of StudentServices on the Nicevillecampus or other collegelocations prior to the beginningof each semester for assistancein registering and forinformation concerning servicesthat may be available, includingmaps indicating campusaccessibility routes.

Okaloosa-Walton CommunityCollege makes every effort tohelp students with disabilitiesget the most out of attendingcollege. All academicprograms, campus organizationsand activities are open tostudents with disablingconditions. Buildings andfacilities--including the library,classrooms and Student Servicesoffices are accessible.*

Publications

A pamphlet listing services forstudents with disabilities isavailable upon request.



* Okaloosa-Walton CommunityCollege (93-94). Okaloosa-Walton Community CollegeCatalog, 1993-1994.

Category

NumberStudents


HearingImpairments

16

LearningDiabilities

PhysicalImpairments

53

SpeechImpairments

2

VisualImpairments

6

OtherDisabilities

21


StudentPopulation

15.555

145


Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceTr If1DD accessnote-takers


study skills coursespecial academicadvisingGordon Rule waiverReading and WritingCenterextended time on examsgrade forgivenesspolicypaid tutorsnote-takersCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessiblecomputerslibrary accessequipmentvolunteer tutorsextended time onexamscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takers

Speech Impairments

same as mobilityimpaired

Visual Impairments

reader serviceno guide dog restrictionsvolunteer tutorsextended time on examspaid tutorsnote-takersVisualtec

Other Services

Life Skills CenterAcademic SuccessCenter

146 r"


Okaloosa-WaltonCommunity College100 College BoulevardNiceville, FL 32578

Admissions Office:

Okaloosa-WaltonCommunity College100 College BoulevardNiceville, FL 32578


ADA CoordinatorOkaloosa-WaltonCommunity College100 College BoulevardNiceville, FL 32578(904) 729-5364


Counselor/Coordinator ofServices to Students withSpecial NeedsStudent Services100 College BoulevardNiceville, FL 32578(904) 729-5364


Equality Nascent whileUnited in Fellowship(ENUF)

alm Beach Community CollegeY'

General Program

Palm Beach Community Collegeprovides quality education basedon high academic standards andthe needs of the people of PalmBeach County. Individualresponsibility is highly valued,and each student is encouragedto utilize available resources topursue academic and personalsuccess.

Palm Beach Community Collegehold as its highest priority anacademic environment ofexcellence conducive to lifelonglearning, where individuals canattain knowledge and developthe skills and attributesnecessary to meet effectively thechallenges of a dynamic,multicultural world.

Palm Beach Community Collegeis a public, equal accessinstitution governed by a localboard of trustees under statutoryauthority and rules of the FloridaState Board of CommunityColleges.

Its mission is to provide:

academic programs thataward an Associate in Artsdegree,technical/vocationalprograms that award anAssociate in Sciencedegrees and professionalcertificates,courses and specialprograms to retrain andupgrade employment skills,preparatory instruction forstudents needing academicdevelopment to succeed incollege-level work,continuing studies andcommunity servicesprograms which addressspecial education,community development,and economic needs,student, business, andplanning/informationservices that support andsupplement theinstructional programs, andmulticultural experienceswithin the globalcommunity.

PBCC strives to meet the needsof all qualified students withdisabilities by providingaccommodations on anindividual basis.

Publications

Currently there are nopublications availableconcerning students withdisabilities


There are no special admissionsprocedures for students withdisabilities. Students areencouraged to contact DisabledStudent Services early in theapplication process.

Category

NumberStudents,


HeatingImpairments

23

Learning

210

PhysicalImpairments

89

Speech

Impairments

3

VisualImpairments

19

OtherDisabilities

47


391

StudentPopulation

14.688

147

15 Li


Hearing Impairments

interpreter servicesTTY/TDD accessnote-takers


talking computersspecial academicadvisingGordon Rule waiverextended time onexamstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiverlearning disabilityspecialist for learningstrategy instruction andassessment testing

Mobi'ity Impairments

reader servicelibrary access assistanceextended time on examsmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dogrestrictionslibrary access assistancelarge type booksextended time on examstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsViewscan

Other Services

System for Appliedk.dividualized Learning(SAIL) lab

148

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4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796

Admissions Office:

4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796


Director, Human ResourcesADM 1034200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796(407) 439-8019


District Special ProgramsCoordinatorFinancial Aid Bldg Rm 1034200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796(407) 439-8151 (Voice &TDD)


Currently there is not astudent organization oncampus involved indisability affairs.


CategoryHeating

ImpairmentsLearning


Impairments

NumberStudents

NotReported

NotReported

NotReported

asco-Hernando Community College

General Program

P-HCC is a comprehensivecommunity college establishedto provide for the educationalneeds and interests of youth andadults. Accordingly, the collegeprovides opportunities foracademic, personal, and culturalenrichment, for the advancementof skills, for the betterunderstanding or our world, andfor the development of theindividual to become a moreresponsible citizen in our ever-changing society.

Objectives. P-HCC shall:

A. Provide the first two yearsof postsecondaryinstruction which lead tothe baccalaureate degree;

B. Provide comprehensivevocational educationprograms which preparestudents for employment inbusiness, industry, andservice occupations;

C. Provide adult vocationaland continuing education

D. Promote the opportunity foreconomic development forthe state within the district;and

E. Provide communityinstructional opportunitiesfor cultural enrichment andpersonal development.

Americans With DisabilitiesAct (ADA). Pasco-HernandoCommunity College, incompliance with Title II of theAmericans with Disabilities Act(ADA), makes every reasonableeffort to accommodate personswith disabilities. If a studentrequires any special services oraccommodation because of adisability, he or she shouldcontact the Assistant Dean ofStudent Services at the chosencampus, or the Dean of StudentServices, Dr. Sylvia Thomasson.Pasco-Hernando CommunityCollege is an equal accesscollege and does notdiscriminate against personswith disabilities.


Publications

Currently there are publicationsavailable concerning studentswith disabilities.



VisualImpairments

NotReported

OtherDisabilities

NotReported


StudentPopulation

NotReported

149


Hearing Impairments

interpreter servicenote-takers


study skills coursevolunteer tutorsextended time on examspaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate tests


reader serviceaccessible computer-library access assistancevolunteer tutorsextended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments


Other Services


150

G


P-HCC West Campus10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654

Admissions Office:

P-HCC West Campus10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654


Coordinator of Services forthe DisabledLibrary J -K2P-HCC West Campus10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654(813) 847-2727 Ext. 3236


Coordinator of Services forthe DisabledLibrary J-K2, West Campus10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654(813) 847-2727 Ext. 3236


Students with disabilities'ClubP-HCC West Campus

ensacola Junior College

General Program

The goal of the office ofDisabled Student Services is toprovide accommodations andsupport services which willensure students with disabilitiesan equal opportunity tocompetitively pursue a qualityeducation.

Students with disabilities atPensacola Junior College attendmainstream classes andlaboratories, and shareeducational expectationscommon to all students. To helpstudents succeed in instructionalprograms, a variety of servicesare provided. These includeorientation to campus facilities,personal and vocationalcounseling, special classroomarrangements, information andassistance to faculty,coordination with localcommunity services, referrals tocommunity agencies, and avariety of individualized efforts

to help the handicapped studentsucceed. The LearningResources Center houses acollection of Braille and tapematerials in several subject areasand a Kurzweil personal readingmachine. A growing collectionof periodicals in record format isalso available for students withvisual impairments. Otherservices include: tutoring,special testing accommodations,limited note taking assistance,and interpreters for studentswith hearing impairments. Withadvanced notice, the Director forDisabled Student Services maymake arrangements to securetextbooks on tape. Readers canbe provided to assist studentswho are visually impaired orlearning disabled in meetingtheir course assignments. Whennecessary, course substitutionscan be made pursuant to Section240.153 Florida Statutes andState Board of Education Rule6A-10.041. For furtherinformation, please contact theDirector/Coordinator ofDisabled Student Services, 484-1637.*

Publications

A pamphlet on services for thedisabled and a disabled studentguide are available.


Individual assistance is offeredas needed.

* Pensacola Junior College (93-94). Pensacola Junior collegeCatalog 1993-1994, 8.

Category

NumberStudents



287

PhysicalImpairments

115

SpeechImpairments

36

VisualImpairments

61

OtherDisabilities

51


601

StudentPopulation

NotReported

15I


Hearing Impairments



specially trained tutorsstudy skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingForeign LanguagewaiverReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testingCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computersloaner equipmentadaptive equipment forcomputers

extended time on examsmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments

TDD for phonecommunicationclass waiver on oralreports

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslarge type booksKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterBraille and tapingfacilitiescampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate tests

Other Services


152

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Mein Campus Address:

Pensacola Junior College1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504

Admissions Office:

Pensacola Junior College1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504


DirectorDisabled Student Services1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504(904) 484-2092


CoordinatorDisabled Student Services1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504(904) 484-2088


Peer Advocacy GroupDisabled Student Services1000 College BoulevardPensacola, FL 32504(904) 484-1637

old. Community College

General Program

Polk Community College isdedicated to serving PolkCounty by anticipating andresponding to the educationalneeds of the community. As acomprehensive two-year publicinstitution, the College offers toall residents of Polk County anequal opportunity for highereducation. The mission of thecollege is to provide high-quality educational experiencesand services designed to supporta diverse student body in pursuitof educational goals.

To fulfill this mission, PolkCommunity College providesprograms and services whichenable students to clarifyacademic and career goals,complete freshman andsophomore years of a university-parallel program, complete theeducation and training necessaryfor immediate entry into themarketplace, develop andupgrade career skills, broadenvocational and academic options

by acquiring essential basicskills, participate in theexchange and examination ofideas, and enhance personal,cultural, social, and intellectualgrowth.

Fundamental to all PolkCommunity College programsand services is a respect for theunique talents of eachindividual, a decision to excel,and a commitment to the valueof education as a lifelongendeavor.*

Publications

Current pamphlets are:"Resource Guide to Programsand Services for Students withDisabilities" and "Services thatare Provided."

* Polk Community College (91-93). Polk Community CollegeCatalog 1991-1993, 5.


CategoryHearing

ImpairmentsLearning

DisabilitiesPhysic-al

Impairments

NumberStudents

NotReported

NotReported

NotReported

NotReported

NotReported

OtherDisabilities

NotReported


NotReported

StudentPopulation

NotReported


Hearing Impairments

sign languageinterpretersnote-takersextended time on examstutoringpriority classroomseatingTDD accessearly registration


Gordon RulesubstitutionCLAST waivernote-takersextended testing timepriority classroomseatingtutoringbooks on tapetalking calculatorstape recordersearly registration


adjustable height tablesin classroomadjustable heightcomputer stationslibrary access assistanceextended testing timenote-takersscribes for tests

access to DOS softwareHandiword/Handishi ftsoftwarepriority classroomseatingtutoringearly registrationtape recorders

Speech Impairments

none

Visual Impairments

Zoomtext softwareprivate campusorientationlarge-print bookslibrary access assistanceproctors/readersVisualtektalking computerstalking calculatorstape recorderslarge print calculatorsno guide dogrestrictionspriority classroomseatingearly registrationtutoring

Other Services


154


Polk Community College999 Avenue H, NortheastWinter Haven, FL 33881-4299

Admissions Office:

Polk Community College999 Avenue H, NortheastWinter Haven, FL 33881-4299


Assistant to the PresidentPolk Community College999 Avenue H, NortheastWinter Haven, FL 33881-4299


Polk Community College999 Avenue H, NortheastWinter Haven, FL 33881-4299(813) 297-1016(813) 297-1012 TDD

Student OrganizationInvolved with Issues ofDisability

Winning Society

t. Johns River Community College

General Program

Students with disabilities arewelcome at SJRCC, and areencouraged to contact the Coun-seling Office on their campuswhere special assistance is avail-able with orientation, registration,academic planning, specialsupplies, and equipment. Inaddition, specialized services areavailable to students whosedisability prevents them fromparticipating fully in classroomactivities. The college providesservices relating to students'academic success: transportationand personal services are theresponsibility of the student.

All students with disabilities aremainstreamed. Special lab equip-ment and materials are provided,and in-class note-takers, interpret-ers and readers lab assistants, andtutoring services are available.There are no "separate" or closedsections/courses for any student.regardless of disability. Nopersonal services are provided.

The community college is aunique American Twentieth

Category

Century institutional contributionto education. Its philosophy isbased on recognition of an ever-changing society. A furtherphilosophical basis is the beliefthat there is a need in a democ-racy for each person to be edu-cated to the limits of his ability ifhe is to reach his maximumpotential for service to self andsociety.

The main purposes of the St.Johns River Community Collegesare:

1. To offer the first two yearsof college courses for stu-dents who plan to transferand to complete a degree at asenior college or university.

2. To offer programs of educa-tion in the business andtechnical fields which willqualify students, uponcompletion. for immediateemployment in business orindustry.

3. To offer students whoexhibit outstanding talent orpromise programs of educa-tion in visual and performingarts fields which will qualifythem, upon completion, topursue more advancedstudies or to enter arts

professions.

4. To provide continuingeducation opportunities forbusiness and industry,professional organizations,governmental agencies, andother groups requestingemployee skills training.

5. To offer adult education inPutnam County to thoseadults who wish to obtaintheir high school diploma orimprove their basic educa-tional skills.

6. To serve as a center forcommunity enrichment.*

Publications

Currently there are no publica-tions regarding students withdisabilities available.

Admissions Proce-dures

Students must have a standardhigh school diploma or GED.

SJRCC (93-94). St .JohnsRiver Community CollegeFlorida School of the Arts 1993-1994, 2,3,11,12.

Fall;1992 College Statistics for Students with Disabilities

HearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents 10 28 27 0 I0 4 79 3.391

155


Hearing Impairments



specially trained tutorsstudy skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingGordon Rule waivervolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsgrade forgiVeness policypaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on exams

campus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnot e takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments

none

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorslarge type booksKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsBraille and tapingfacilitiescampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsBraille & Speaks

156

1 6,"


St. Johns RiverCommunity College5001 St. Johns AvenuePalatka, FL 32177

Admissions Office:

St. Johns RiverCommunity College5001 St. Johns AvenuePalatka, FL 32177

ADA1504 ComplianceOfficer:

VP for AdministrativeAffairs5001 St. Johns AvenuePalatka, FL 32177(904) 328-1571 Ext. 185


Counseling/ StudentServices5001 St. Johns AvenuePalatka, FL 32177(904) 328-1571 Ext. 134


Currently there is not astudent organization toaddress disability issues.

t. Petersburg Junior College

General Program

St. Petersburg Junior College iscommitted to the open-doorconcept and provides equaleducational opportunities to allqualified disabled individuals.Services that are provided forstudents with disabilities on allcampuses and sites range fromindividualized aid in registrationto accessibility in buildings,programs, and activities.*

Publications

There is a brochure on servicesfor students with disabilities, adisabled student guide, and abrochure on the Program for theDeaf/Hard of Hearing.


There are no special admissionprocedures. SPJC has an openenrollment policy.

* St. Petersburg Junior College(93-94). St. Petersburg JuniorCollege Catalog 1993-1994, 13.


Hearing Impairments

nationally-certifiedinterpreter serviceamplification systemsaudiological consultationTTY/TDD accesspay phone TDDcaptioned filmsnote-takersjob placement specialist/career exploration/testingprogram specialist/academic advisorpreferred registrationindividual/ small grouptutoringFlorida Relay Service(FRS) accessspecialized summerorientationadapted CLASTpersonal counselorsupport service specialistself-containeddevelopmental sectionsmath, English, readinghousing informationfaculty letters


specially trained tutorstalking computersspecial academicadvisingsupport program forstudents with learningdisabilitiesvolunteer tutorsReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterpeer tutorstaped booksnote-takers/scribesalternate testssupport groupspecialized testingtest readersmicrocassette and 4-track checkoutclass videotapesASL foreign languagealternativelecture outline printoutsprint magnifiersadaptive ACT, CLASTcomputer lab withprofessional assistantsmedical/health fields

Category

NumberStudents

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for. Students with Disabilities

HearingImpairments

126


156

PhysicalImpairments

179

SpeechImpairments

8

Visual

Impairments

28

OtherDisabilities

56


562

StudentPopulation

21,177

157

1 6 J

tutoring lab with com-puter and kinestheticprograms and profes-sional tutors10-day summer orienta-tion (30 hours)early registrationsubstitution of non-essential subject areasfaculty letters if re-quested


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examsmove class if not acces-siblepaid tutorsr ate- takers /scribesalternate testspreferred registrationwheelchair desksspecial chairselevator accessCLAST adaptedvideotapesprivate location testingmedical substitutionshousing information

Speech Impairments

written for oral exerciseand test substitutionpreferred registrationsubstitution as needed

for non-major coursesletter boardsfaculty letters, ifrequested

Visual Impairments

reader service for teststalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide Jog restrictionstutorsKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterBraille and taping accesspaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsVision Techvoice synthesizer oncomputersReading Techhousing informationfaculty notification/accommodation letters ifrequestedprint magnifiers/enlargedprint service

Other Services

Pathways Program(Health Science Areas)Program for the Deaf/Hard of HearingProject Success (Supportfor Educationally Disad-vantaged)

158


St. Petersburg JuniorCollegeP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733

Admissions Office:

St. Petersburg JuniorCollegeP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733

ADAISO4 ComplianceOfficer:

Director EA/EOP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733(813)341-3257


Coordinator, Program forthe DeafIHH and Servicesfor Students withDisabilitiesClearwater Campus-ADBuildingP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733(813)791-2628


Silent Trojans Deaf ClubP.O. Box 13489St. Petersburg, FL 33733(813)791-26228ASL Club

ants Fe Community College

General Program

The philosophy of Santa FeCommunity College is student-centered. Consistent with thisphilosophy, SFCC values cul-tural diversity and serves allpersons regardless of race, color,national origin, religion, gender,marital status, age, or disability.The college believes preparingstudents for healthy, productivelives in a democratic society isthe chief obligc'on of the publiceducational system. Therefore, itseeks to enable changes inindividuals that allow them tolive richer, more rewarding, andmore useful lives. The schoolfurther believes that educatedpeople should be guided in theirbehavior by decency and civil-ity; accordingly, it prizeshonesty, integrity, and socialresponsibility among both itsstaff and students. The collegeaspires to transmit these valuesas well as to foster in studentsthe critical thinking and prob-lem-solving skills, globalperspective, and creativitynecessary to make educated and

Category

ethical decisions in all aspects oftheir lives.

SFCC is a comprehensivecommunity college committed toserving the higher education andlifelong learning needs of theresidents of Alachua andBradford counties. To fulfill thiscommitment the college has setcertain goals for itself whichinclude, but are not limited to,the following: providing thehighest quality academic educa-tion, leading to the Associate ofArts degree; providing thehighest quality of technical andapplied science education,leading to the Associate ofScience degrees, and/or Certifi-cates of Training; promotingquality instruction as the keyelement in providing programsof excellence; promoting theadmission of academicallyqualified students while main-taining a policy of open dooradmission; encouraging anintellectual atmosphere conduc-tive to pursuit of knowledge andthe examination of ideas; provid-ing student development servicesnecessary to encourage andenhance the success and well-being of a diverse and

ever-changing student popula-tion; promoting knowledge ofthis nation's heritage of ethnicand cultural diversity as well asits place in the global commu-nity; encouraging student andcommunity participation in thevisual and performing arts whileserving as a focal point forcommunity cultural activities;developing high quality commu-nity education and continuingeducation programs in responseto community needs, localeducational institutions, employ-ers, and agencies; and continuingan active partnership in theeconomic development of thelocal and statewide community.*

SFCC has been designated as anarea vocational technical centerand offers a variety of occupa-tional and technical programs.


The Office for Disabled StudentServices can assist withapplication and registration.

* Santa Fe Community College(94-96). Santa Fe CommunityCollege Catalog 1994-1996, 14.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for-Students with Disabilities

HearingImpairments


PhysicalImpairments

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

OtherDisabilities


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents

21 107 59 0 14 22 223 12.000

159

16 't)


Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceamplification systemsTTY/TDD accessnote-takerstutors


tutorsstudy skills courseacademic advisingKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMastertuterStaped booksnote-takersalternate testsacademic substitutions

Mobility Impairinents

reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistant,-:extended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessibletutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking calculatorno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistanceKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterBraille and tapingfacilitiescampus orientationtutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate tests

Other Services


160


Santa Fe CommunityCollege3000 NW. 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606(904) 395-5000

Admissions Office:

Santa Fe CommunityCollegeBuilding R, Room 1013000 NW. 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606(904) 395 5444

ADA/504 ComplianceOfficer

Dean, Student DevelopmentBuilding R, Room 2013000 NW. 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606(904) 395-5502

Coordinator of DisabledStudent Services:

Building I, Room 403000 NW 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606(904) 395-5265


none listed

eminole Community College

General Program

All of SCC's students withdisabilities are mainstreamed;SCC does not offer specialclasses or special teachers. Itoffers academic support servicesbased on the nature and severityof the disability. Since it is a"commuter" college and doesnot have on-campus housing,students must make their ownliving arrangements.

Recognizing its commitment toprovide equal access and equalopportunity to students withdisabilities, SCC providesspecial support services andauxiliary learning aids. Contactthe Disabled Student Specialistto make arrangements for anyassistance, to receive an orienta-tion to the campus, and to dis-cuss the support needed to com-plete their academic program.

Placement tests are required forall degree-seeking students andnon-degree students seeking toenroll in college level English or

Mathematics courses. Lowplacemei test scores receivedby students with disabilities areinterviewed by appropriateStudent Services personnel todetermine of the test results area function of the disablingcondition. At the request of thestudent, appropriate substitu-tions can be made through theAdmissions and GraduationCommittee.

Students with disabilities seek-ing admission to limited accessprograms may request su.bstitu-tions of admission requirementsafter making application. TheHealth-Related Programs Ad-mission Committee reviewsrequests for substitutions.Waivers or substitutions toestablish graduation require-ments may be requested bystudents with disabilities inwritten requests made throughthe Admission and GraduationCommittee.

The College Equity Coordinator,counselors, disabled studentspecialist, and other appropriatepersons assist the committees inobtaining and evaluating neededinformation as it relates to

disabled student requests forwaivers or substitutions.*

SCC has also been designated asan area vocational technicalcenter and offers a variety ofoccupational and technicalprograms.

Publications

Available upon request is apamphlet entitled disABLEDSTUDENT SERVICES andStudents with Disabilities: AFaculty Handbook.


SCC has an "open-door" policy.Students must have a standardhigh school diploma or GED.Applicants who do not meet theabove criteria, but are 21 yearsor older, may be admitted as"provisional admissionstudents."

*Seminole Community College(92-94). Seminole CommunityCollege Catalog (1992-1994),24-25.

Category

NumberStudents

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for StNentswith Disabilities


168

PhysicalImpairments

39

SpeechImpairments

VisualImpairments

12

OtherDisabilities


17

StudentPopulation

249 15.481

161

1 6


Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceamplification systemsin theatreTTY/TDD accessnote-takers


specially trained tutorstalking computersspecial academicadvisingReading and WritingCenterThe Reading Edgeextended time on examsFranklin Spellergrade forgivenesspolicypaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary access assistanceloaner equipmentspecial physicaleducation equipment(Versatrainer)adaptive equipment forcomputers

extended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsEvacutrac

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader machinetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistanceThe Reading Edgeextended time on examsFranklin Spellertaping facilitiescampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsVisual Tekenlarged tests/handouts

Other Services

Mentor ProgramVocational SupportServices (AppliedTechnologies)

162

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Seminole CommunityCollege100 Weldon BoulevardSanford, FL 32773

Admissions Office:

Seminole CommunityCollege100 Weldon BoulevardSanford, FL 32773

ADA/SO4 ComplianceOfficer:

Equity CoordinatorSeminole CommunityCollege100 Weldon BoulevardSanford, FL 32773(407) 328-2069


Coordinator, DisabledStudent ServicesSeminole CommunityCollege100 Weldon BoulevardSanford, FL 32773(407) 328-2109 (V) or(407) 328-2110 (TDD & V)


none listed

outh Florida Community College

General Program

South Florida CommunityCollege is a publicly supported,comprehensive communitycollege, created by the FloridaLegislature in 1965, serving thecitizens of De Soto, Hardee andHighlands Counties withrelevant, high quality generaland specialized education. Thespecific mission of the Collegeis to provide the first two yearsof study for the Bachelor'sDegree, technical training and

upgrading of skills related toemployment, training in basicand literacy skills, anddevelopment of cultural,recreational and internationalattitudes needed in a modernsociety. The College strives tomake its programs and activitiesaccessible by providingassistance in overcomingacademic, social, personal,career, and financial obstacles.

It is the entry point for publicpostsecondary education inDe Soto, Hardee and HighlandsCounties.


Publications

Publications concerning studentswho are disabled are currentlyunder revision.


Any student is guaranteedadmission to nonselectivedegree programs uponapplication and by presenting ahigh school graduation transcriptor high school equivalency scorethat meets Florida standards.


CategoryHearing

ImpairmentsLearning


I mpairmentsSpeech

ImpairmentsVisual

ImpairmentsOther


NumberStudents

0 94 16 0 15 126

StudentPopulation

2.700

163

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Hearing Impairments

amplification systemsTTY/MD accesscaptioned filmsnote-takers


study skills courseForeign LanguagewaiverGordon Rule waiverFranklin LanguageMasterpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiver


reader serviceaccessible computersadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on examscampus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader serviceBraille campus mapno guide dogrestrictionslibrary accessassistancelarge-type bookscampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersalternate tests

Other Services

System for AppliedIndividualized Learning(SAIL) labStudent Support Services

164

Main. Campus Address:

South FloridaCommunity College600 West College DriveAvon Park, FL 33825

Admissions Office:

South FloridaCommunity College600 West College DriveAvon Park, FL 33825


Counselor/DisabilitiesSouth FloridaCommunity College600 West College DriveAvon Park, FL 33825(813) 453-6661


Counselor/DisabilitiesSouth FloridaCommunity College600 West College DriveAvon Park, FL 33825(813) 453-6661


Currently there is not astudent organizationinvolved with disabilityissues.

allahassee Community College

General Program

Tallahassee Community Collegeoffers a positive academic andpersonal growth atmosphere forstudents with disabilities.Students who identifythemselves and providedocumentation will be givenassistance beginning withindividualized preregistration.Varying levels of multi-sensorially taught math classesare available. Testing withouttime limits, tutors, interpreters,readers, writers, note-takers, andadaptive equipment areavailable. The AdaptiveTechnology Computer Centerwill be in use by the Fall 1993semester.

The college has made specialprovisions to assist students withphysical handicaps to participatemore fully in various activitiesof the institution. Ramps,reserved parking spaces,

elevators, accessible telephoneand drinking fountains, andrestrooms with speciallydesigned cubicles are availableand are clearly labeled. Studentswith disabilities should contactthe Counseling Department eachterm for information regardingregistration and other servicesand facilities designed to assistthem.

In accordance with State Boardof Education Rule. 6-1.041,students with a severe hearing orvisual impairment or a specificlearning disability may presentdocumentation of their disabilityto the Director of Counselingand request a reasonablesubstitution for an admission orgraduation requirement.

TCC complies with Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and is free fromdiscrimination as specifies byFederal Law.*

Publications

A pamphlet on services forstudents who are disabled and astudent guide is available.


Students with disabilities mustself-disclose in order to receiveassistance.

*Tallahassee CommunityCollege ( 88-89). The Bulletin,Tallahassee Community College1988-1989, 23.


CategoryHearing

mpaimientsLearning


Impairments.Speech

ImpairmentsVisual

ImpairmentsOther


StudentPopulation

NumberStudents

17 299 60 39 124 540 10,000

165


Hearing Impairments

interpreter servicesTTY/TDD accesscaptioned filmsnote-takersaudio/visual alarms inall campus buildings


study skills coursetalking computersspecial academicadvisingspecially designedmath classes for studentswith learning disabilitiesvolunteer tutorsextended time on examsgrade forgivenesspolicypaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsCLAST waiverDragon DictatesOpen BookJaws


reader serviceaccessible computerslibrary accessassistanceloaner equipmentadaptive equipment

for computersextended exam timemove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsDragon Dictates

Speech Impairments

all services available

Visual Impairments

reader servicetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assistancevolunteer tutorslarge type booksextended time on examsBraille and tapingfacilitiespaid tutorsnote-takersalternate testsCCTV systemVisual TekDaytona BookDepositorytape recorderswriting servicesenlarged tests and notesDragon DictatesOpen BookJaws

Other Services

skills lab and writingcenter

166

1


TallahasseeCommunity College444 Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32304

Admissions Office:

Tallahassee CommunityCollege It

444 Appley,rd DriveTallahassee 11 32304


Assistant Vice-PresidentOffice of Instruction444 Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32304(904) 922-8135


Director of Counseling444 Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32304(904) 922-8128


Adults with LearningDifference meets everysecond and fourth Mondayeach month at 7:00 p.m. onthe 4th floor of the library.

alencia Community College

General Program

The campus offers academicsupport systems in accordancewith Section 504 and ADA.Two high-tech one-yearintensive training programs areoffered -- Limited access--inComputer Programming for theDisabled and Computer AssistedDesign for the Disabled.

It is the philosophy of ValenciaCommunity College thatstudents with disabilities shouldbe integrated as fully possibleinto all aspects of College life inorder to obtain maximumbenefit from their educationalexperience. Please contact theHandicapped Student ServicesOffice if you have a disability,apparent or not, and feel thatyou can benefit from any of theservices of the program.

Handicapped Student Servicesprovides and coordinatessupport services in the following

Category

areas for students withdisabilities attending Valencia:

mobility impairedspeech and languageimpairedvisually impairedhearing impairedhealth impairedheart, epileptic, emotionaland otherslearning disabled

A lengthy involvement inproviding services to studentswith disabilities hasresulted in highly positiveattitudes on behalf ofinstructional, administrative, andsupport personnel. The facilitiesare essentially barrier-free,resulting from the College'slong commitment to removesuch barriers. The servicesoffered include:

counseling (career,academic, personal)early registrationspecial orientationliaison assistance withagencies and other Collegepersonnel

tutoring, readers, scribes,note-takers, and specialtestinginterpreters for the deaftechnical assistance withprogram and instructionalmodificationadaptive equipn- _ntsensitizing and awarenessseminars and workshops.

The College does not providepersonal attendant care.*

Publications

A pamphlet regarding servicesfor students who are disabled isavailable upon request.


There are no special admissionprocedt.-es for students withdisabilities.

*Valencia Community College(92-94). Valencia ContrnunityCollege 1992-1994, 45.

Fall, 1992 College Statistics for Students with DivbilitieS

HearingImpairments

Learning PhysicalImpairments

Speech

Impairmentsvisual

ImpairmentsOther Registered

DisabilitiesStudent

Population

Stu(kins43 223 291 1 47 124 736

NotReported

167

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Hearing Impairments

interpreter serviceamplification systemsTTYITDD accessnote-takers


talking computersspecial academicadvisingForeign LanguageWaiverReading and WritingCenterKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takersCLAST waiverone tuition scholarship


accessible computerslibrary access assistancespecial physicaleducation labvolunteer tutorsadaptive equipment forcomputersextended time on exams

campus orientationmove class if notaccessiblepaid tutorsnote-takersalternate tests

Speech Impairments


Visual Impairments

reader serviceOptacon machinetalking computerstalking calculatorsno guide dog restrictionslibrary access assict:Ancevolunteer tutorsa few large type booksKurzweil PersonalReaderextended time on examsFranklin LanguageMasterBraille and tapingfacilitiescampus orientationpaid tutorstaped booksnote-takers

Other Services

Center for High-TechTraining for the Disabled

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Valencia CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 3028Orlando, FL 32802

Admissions Office:

Valencia CommunityCollegeP.O. Box 3028Orlando, FL 32802


Assistant to the PresidentBuilding 1, Room 212VCC/West Campus1800 S. Kirkman RoadOrlando, FL 32811(407) 299-5000 Ext. 1601


Counselor/West CampusOffice for Student withDisabilities1800 Kirkman RoadOrlando, FL 32811(4 07) 299-5000 Ext. 1523


West CampusStudent DevelopmentInclusion of Students withDisabilities in SGA(407) 299-5000 Ext. 1607

The 1994 Postsecondary Education Support Services: A Guide for Students with Disabilities wasproduced by the Florida Network, University of Florida, on Macintosh hardware using PageMaker 5.0.Funding provided by the Bureau of Student Services and Exceptional Education, Department of Education,State of Florida.

This publication is designed as a resource guide to public community colleges and areavocational centers and is in no way a binding contract of the institutions listed. Programs and

services may change as funding sources change. Please contact appropriate offices about specificprograms and services.

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