A.R.C. is a campus program serving - PowerPoint Presentation

1. A.R.C. is a campus program serving students with disabilities by providing counseling services, academic accommodations, and support services to assist with educational limitations Accommodations and support services are available for your college classes. These include, but are not limited to:Classroom accommodationsTesting accommodationsAlternate Media/Audiobooks and Assistive TechnologyASL Interpreters & Real-Time Captioning servicesSupplemental instruction (i.e. developmental writing, study skills courses)All services are voluntary and confidential. We do not share your information unless you request or authorize it.Grossmont College students with disabilities may be eligible for counseling, accommodations, and services with the A.R.C. Verification of disability (VOD) documentation (i.e. recent IEP, 504 Plan, medical records, doctor letter, etc.) and an intake appointment are requiredPriority registration, counseling services, academic accommodations, supplemental instruction, and disability support services are offeredYou can get started by submitting your verification of disability (VOD) documentation to grossmont.arc@gcccd.edu and then following instructions to schedule an intake appointment Link to audio transcriptWebsite:grossmont.edu/arc*Visit our website for more information on services and how to get started!*Contact Info:Email: grossmont.arc@gcccd.eduPhone: 619-644-7112*All services and appointments are provided virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and campus closure*

2. Speaker 0:01 Hi there, I'm Crystal a counselor representing the accessibility Resource Center at Grossmont College. First off, welcome. We're so glad you're here, and we're really excited for the day we get to work with you again in person. Now the Accessibility Resource Center also known as the ARC is a campus program serving students with disabilities. The ARC provides students with disabilities academic accommodations and support services to assist with educational limitations.Speaker 0:31 Now some of those different abilities might include physical, deaf and hard of hearing, blind and low vision, different learning abilities acquired brain injury, among others, including temporary health conditions. Now some of those educational limitations might look different for each person. It's a pretty broad category because each person experiences, their disability differently.Speaker 0:55 Now your academic accommodations are determined during your intake appointment, and are on an individualized basis.Speaker 1:03 So during your initial appointment. You'll work with an ARC counselor to determine what your accommodations might look like, and those that support your learning style the best.Speaker 1:12 They may include academic counseling or disability management, counseling, testing accommodations, such as extended time on tests audiobooks interpreting services assistive technology or registration assistance, like priority registration.Speaker 1:30 Now to be eligible for our services we do require verification of disability, which is provided prior to the initial intake appointment. Documentation can include but is not limited to medical records, such as a letter from your provider discharge paperwork, or agency records, such as from the Veteran Affairs Office. Regional Center, or the Department of Rehabilitation documentation can also be educational records such as an IEP or 504 plan from high school. If you do not have existing documentation, you can ask the licensed providers such as a doctor psychiatrist or mental health therapist to complete the verification of disability form, which can be found on our website. Once obtained, you can email your verification disability to us at grossmont.arc@gcccd.edu.Speaker 2:24 Now if you're unsure if you're eligible for services or if you have adequate documentation, or are experiencing educational limitations. You can always connect with us and we can help walk you through that an ARC member can assist you in figuring out if this program is appropriate for you or not.Speaker 2:41 Now please note that our services are completely voluntary and confidential. We do not share your information, unless you request or authorize it.Speaker 2:49 So if you are interested in connecting with us. There are several ways that you can do that.Speaker 2:55 You can call us or send us an email or book an appointment online yourself via our online booking system found on our website.Speaker 3:04 If you'd like to call us Our phone number is 619-644-7112. Please leave a detailed message, including your name, student ID number and a best callback number. If you'd like to send us an email with your questions, or to request an appointment, you can email us at grossmont.arc@gcccd.eduSpeaker 3:27 Also make sure to include your student ID number and your name. If you choose to book an online appointment yourself, you can head to our website grossmont.edu/arc. There you will find the link to schedule an appointment on our website. You can also find detailed information regarding our services and how to get connected.Speaker 3:49 Please note that due to the current state and federal guidelines the campus is currently closed and all of our services are provided virtually. For most recent updates and information, it is highly recommended to visit the college's website grossmont.edu.Speaker 4:05 Thank you so much for your time, remember that we are here for you and we look forward to connecting with you soon. Take care.Transcribed by https://otter.aiAudio Transcript