Disability Support

Columbus College of Art & Design recognizes the importance of ensuring that every student, including those with disabilities, has access to all aspects of the educational experience within the CCAD community. Students who choose to provide documentation of a disability may be eligible for a variety of reasonable accommodations and services coordinated by Learning Support Services.

Eligibility

The first step in the process is to submit documentation of a disability to CCAD Learning Support Services. Information for Learning Support Services may be mailed or faxed and should include the student's name and return address.

Columbus College of Art & Design
Learning Support Services
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Learning Support Services Contact: email I 614.222.4004 I fax 614.222.4034 I VideoPhone 614.222.2223

The links below provide specific guidelines for documentation.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (PDF)
Autism Spectrum or Asperger’s Disorder (PDF)
Deafness/Hearing Loss (PDF)
Learning Disability (PDF)
Medical Disability (PDF)
Mobility/Physical Disability (PDF)
Psychological Disability (PDF)
Visual Disability (PDF)

CCAD has a legal obligation based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to maintain confidentiality. The disability-related records kept in our office are strictly confidential and are not part of a student's academic record. Learning Support Services does not disclose information about a disability to anyone without a student's prior written consent.

Accommodations

After the documentation has been received, the director of Learning Support Services meets individually with the student to determine appropriate accommodations. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are based upon the documented limitations and strengths of each student. The planning process for accommodations requires the active participation of the student taking into consideration prior experiences and personal preferences.

Documents

Disability Support Services Brochure (PDF)
Residence Hall Accommodations Request (PDF)

Accommodations Letter Request Form

Useful Disability Support Links

ADDitude Magazine
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
CCAD Counseling & Wellness Services
National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities
U.S. Dept. of Education: College Transition for Students with Disabilities

Learning Support Services Contact:
email I learningsupport AT ccad DOT edu l 614.222.4004 I fax 614.222.4034 I VideoPhone 614.222.2223