Accommodative Services

Contact Information
 

John F. Payne
Program Specialist
(671)735-5641  Ext. 5597

Kimberly Bautista
Support Staff
(671)735-5641  Ext. 5594

  
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Student Services & Administration Building (Bldg. 2000), Room 2138/9
E-mail: accommserv.info@guamcc.edu

About OAS

The Office of Accommodative Services provides assistance to individuals with disabilities seeking educational opportunities at Guam Community College. Our office is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to access the educational programs and services that GCC has to offer, and to providing reasonable accommodations, adequate to the needs of an individual’s disability within a classroom setting while maintaining the level of academic standards required in all courses and programs at Guam Community College.  For a better understanding of the accommodative services available at GCC, please spend a few minutes reading the information below.


Mission

Through its actions, the Office of Accommodative Services seeks to create a climate at Guam Community College where all students, regardless of accommodative needs, become increasingly active participants in their educational experience.

 

Services Provided

1. Reasonable accommodations for the classroom and the campus, based on your disability.

2. Auxiliary aids for students who need a sign language interpreter, note-taker, e-books, etc.

3. Assistance with the registration process and other needs concerning enrollment and student issues.

Accommodative Services Student Handbook

• OAS Handbook 

FAQ's
 

1. What is the purpose of the Office of Accommodative Services?
   The purpose of the Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) is to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who request services from our office. OAS coordinates, plans, and implements accommodations for the classroom and the campus.
    

2. Who can benefit from the Office of Accommodative Services?
   Students with disabilities, as defined under the ADA (American Disabilities Act), who are enrolled or will be enrolling in GCC classes, may benefit from the services provided by the Office of Accommodative Services.
    

3. How can I establish my eligibility for services with the Office of Accommodative Services?
   You must complete a "Request for Accommodations" form, and submit your completed form along with supporting documentation regarding your disability to OAS to be eligible for services. Continuing students are required to complete an "Update Request for Services" form each semester of enrollment in order to continue receiving accommodative services.
    

4. What types of accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services are available?
   Auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters, note-takers, e-books, etc. may be provided to students who are in need of such accommodations.  The staff of the Office of Accommodative Services can also provide assistance with registration and other needs relative to enrollment information and student issues.
    

5. How are accommodations determined?
   Recommended accommodations are determined based on your disability and on the substantial limitation associated with your disability.
    

6. Who is responsible for arranging accommodations and auxiliary aids?
   The Office of Accommodative Services is responsible for arranging accommodations and auxiliary aids to students with disabilities who may need this service.
    

7. What is the instructor's role in providing accommodations?
   An instructor's role is to provide the recommended accommodations, listed on a student's Approved Academic Accommodations Form (AAAF).  An instructor will only provide reasonable accommodations to students who present an accommodations form from the Office of Accommodative Services.
    

8. How can I contact the Office of Accommodative Services?
   You can contact the Office of Accommodative Services at (671)735-5641 Ext. 5594/7 or email accommserv.info@guamcc.edu.
    

9. How can I get more information on the policies and procedures for the Office of Accommodative Services?
   For more information, please refer to the OAS Student Handbook.
    

Forms

• Request for Accommodations Form.pdf
• Continuing Students Request Form.pdf
• Faculty Acknowledgment Form
• Release of Information Form
• Test Scheduling Request Form
   

Resources
 

• Autism Training PowerPoint
• Teaching Tips for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Disability Awareness Workshop Handouts
• Workshop Survey
• Accommodating Student Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
• Accommodating Student Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
• ADA & ABA Guidelines
• How ADA Impacts Online Video Accessibility
• Universal Design in Higher Education
• GCC Section 504 in College Setting