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The goal of Anoka Technical College is to provide reasonable accommodations to students with a documented disability. Accommodations are designed to allow students to participate fully in the program of their choice.
The Office on Disabilities provides services for students, faculty and staff with a permanent or temporary disability. We strive to provide individuals with the tools by which they can accomplish their educational and career goals.
Make an Appointment
To request services, call (763) 576-4830 to schedule a meeting with Office on Disabilities Coordinator Linnea Janas. Prior to your appointment, submit (1) appropriate documentation/records regarding your disability, and (2) the Application for Accommodations. Appropriate documentation is recent, comes from a certified professional, and clearly states the diagnosis.
Linnea Janas, Office on Disabilities Coordinator
Success Center, Suite 190, Room 190-L
(763) 576-4830 For appointment
(763) 576-4882 Direct
(763) 576-4821 Fax
Find Us
The Office on Disabilities is located in the Success Center, Suite 190, Room 190-L. Enter from the main corridor.
Get Transportation
The Traveler provides transportation for individuals with special needs. Metro Mobility, a program of the Metropolitan Council oversees all ADA Paratransit Service in the Twin Cities.
Where to Park
Anoka Technical College provides multiple parking spaces with the designated international symbol for disabled parking. Students and employees who have a State of Minnesota disabilities license plate or a temporary/permanent parking permit may park in any of those locations. All main entrances are equipped with power-assisted doors. The elevator in Building A (providing access to Auditoriums A and B) is the only location on campus which is not at ground level.
Temporary parking for individuals who require closer parking because of surgery/injury may also be provided by the Office on Disabilities. Documentation from your medical doctor will be required; length of time special parking privileges are needed must be noted.
Hours of Operations
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility
Provide Documentation
You are responsible to provide the Office on Disabilities with documentation, test reports, and/or school records relating to your disability and requested accommodations. This confidential information will be revealed ONLY by written consent from the student. This information will help the Office on Disabilities provide reasonable academic accommodations and support services.
Request Accommodations Early
Request accommodations as early as possible. Though we try to honor late requests, we cannot guarantee immediate results. Immediate assistance may be limited due to resource availability.
Report to the Office on Disabilities Prior to Each Semester Start
It is the student's responsibility to provide the Office on Disabilities with their course schedule prior to each semester start, thereby allowing time to make arrangements to provide requested accommodations. Make your appointment well before semester start (college calendar) to ensure accommodations can be arranged.
Services
Referrals and services include but are not limited to
- alternative testing.
- student/faculty advocate and liaison.
- training and consultation for faculty/staff.
- sign-language interpreters.
- note-takers assistance.
- assistive technology, books in alternate format, Kurzweil, Dragon, and many others.
- referral/liaison with community agencies.
- other reasonable accommodations determined during your intake.
View the Anoka Technical College Student Support Services Schedule to learn about additional services.
Alternative Testing
To set up accommodations:
STEP ONE
Make an appointment to meet with the Office on Disabilities Coordinator by calling (763) 576-4766. Make your appointment as soon as you have your course schedule to allow time to implement accommodations.
STEP TWO
Bring appropriate documentation from a professional source regarding your disability to your appointment. Appropriate documentation is recent, comes from a certified professional, and clearly states the diagnosis. If approved, your faculty/staff will be notified so accommodations can be provided.
STEP THREE
Students must meet with the Office on Disabilities Coordinator prior to each semester so arrangements can be made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Accommodations cannot be backdated or provided for tests/exams already taken.
Sign Language Interpreter
Sign language interpreting services are defined as assisting with communication between deaf or hard of hearing people and hearing people. Interpreters are available for classroom, lab, and tutored sessions as well as for meetings with varied college personnel.
Request interpreters prior to the start of each semester. Though we try to honor late requests we cannot guarantee results; immediate assistance may be limited due to resource availability.
At the start of each semester (college calendar) it is the student's responsibility to provide the Office on Disabilities with their course schedule (view course schedule), thereby allowing time to arrange requested accommodations. Make an appointment to meet with the Office on Disabilities Coordinator.
The Office on Disabilities will try to honor requests for specific interpreters, but cannot guarantee requests will be fulfilled. Interpreter availability is a major factor.
Note-Takers
Note-takers are sometimes necessary during lectures so deaf and hard of hearing students can concentrate fully on the lecture. At the start of each semester (college calendar) it is the student's responsibility to provide the Office on Disabilities with their course schedule (view course schedule), thereby allowing time to arrange requested accommodations. Make an appointment to meet with the Office on Disabilities Coordinator.
Additional Student Support Services
Student Support Services schedule.
Assistive Technology
Kurzweil
The Office on Disabilities has purchased Kurzweil, an award winning software that makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. It combines accessibility, communication, and productivity tools to ease and enhance reading, writing, and learning.
With Kurzweil students can easily
- access printed or electronic text.
- read text with voice options.
- expand their vocabulary with an online dictionary and thesaurus to get definitions and synonyms for words they do not know.
- scan and read multiple languages.
- learn effectively by using study skills tools such as browsing, note taking, bookmarking, and summarizing.
- take information on-the-go by transferring file information to a portable device, including Braille note takers and MP3 players.
Questions?
Make an appointment to meet with Office on Disabilities Coordinator Linnea Janas.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Resources
Anoka Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) System. A wide variety of accommodations are available within the system to help students with disabilities succeed.
Visit the MnSCU Web site for information about services for students with disabilities.
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