Helping Students Succeed

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008; Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Disability Services provides confidential assistance to students with documented disabilities. EWC strives to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to programs, services, facilities, and the campus community. EWC works with students, faculty, and staff to provide reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services.

 

Eligibility

Students that had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school or that have been diagnosed with a medical, physical, psychological, or learning disability and are enrolled at EWC may be eligible for services from Disabilities Services. Students interested in accommodations through Disability Services must first self-identify by contacting our Disability Services Office in order to receive services.

 

Services

Services and accommodations are individualized to each student on a case-by-case basis. Disability Services collaborates with the student to determine accommodations. Possible accommodations may include, but are not limited to:

  • Extended test time
  • Quiet/distraction-reduced testing environment
  • Assistive technology or assistive listening devices
  • Digital recorder in the classroom
  • Extended time for in-class assignments
  • Opportunities for breaks
  • Written materials in alternative formats
  • Priority/special seating arrangements

 

Requesting Accommodations

 

Students may request accommodations at any time from Disability Services. Accommodation implementation is contingent upon the submission of appropriate documentation. Students are encouraged to contact Disability Services as soon as possible to make arrangements for reasonable accommodations.

 

Renewing Accommodations

Students who want to utilize their reasonable accommodations for future semesters will need to renew their accommodations each semester. This will occur in a streamlined process that is initiated by contacting Disability Services.

 

Contact

 

Disability Services

Eastern Wyoming College

3200 West C Street

Torrington, WY 82240

 

Sergio Mendez

Student Success/Testing Director

307.532.8288

smendez@ewc.wy.edu