Disability Services

An individual with a disability is defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such impairment. To receive services, an individual must meet these guidelines. 

Students with a disability must still meet the same academic and program requirements as other students. Students are encouraged to contact Disability Services early to share documentation and request any accommodations to ensure support is in place for their college experience. 

1. Connect with Disability Services by calling, emailing or stopping in the Disability Services office at the Appleton or Oshkosh Campuses
 

Disability Services is committed to providing equal access through a fair and interactive process. If you have questions about your approved accommodations, or if you disagree with a decision related to disability eligibility or accommodations, you have the right to request a review.

The College’s Students with Disabilities Policy outlines the formal process for filing a disability-related accommodation appeal. This policy explains:

• The required steps and timelines
• How to submit supporting documentation
• Who reviews the appeal
• How and when you will receive a response

We encourage students to first contact Disability Services to discuss concerns, as many questions can be resolved through clarification or additional information. If a resolution cannot be reached, you may proceed with the formal appeal process described in the policy.

View the Students with Disabilities Policy and Appeal Procedures (PDF)

Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through the interactive process and are intended to remove barriers for students with disabilities and create access to the college's learning environment. 

To qualify for academic accommodations, a student must first contact Disability Services, share documentation and work with a Disability Services Instructor to determine what reasonable accommodations are needed. 

• Accommodations must be renewed every semester.
• Accommodations do not alter course competencies. 

1. Contact Disability Services to request accommodations
    
2. Provide appropriate disability-related documentation that supports the request for accommodations. If you do not have documentation , please ask your provider to complete and return one of the following documents:

• Disability Request Dr Letter (COMING SOON)
• Disability Verification Form (COMING SOON)

1. Meet with a Disability Services instructor to develop an Accommodation Plan

For students experiencing a temporary illness, injury or medical condition, please contact Disability Services to discuss temporary accommodations. This accommodation is typically implemented for a period based on illness or medical conditions. Supporting documentation also needs to be provided for temporary accommodations. 

High school students are eligible to earn college credits while still in high school. Fox Valley Technical College offers Dual Credit and Start College Now classes, in addition to several academy programs. Students interested in learning more should work with their high schools to explore available options.

Accommodations can be requested while earning college credit. Additional information can be found in the High School Resources section of the K12 Partnerships page.

Dual Credit / Start College Now / Academies Info (COMING SOON)

Please view the Transition Services Guide below for helpful information regarding transitioning to college.

HS Transition Services Guide (COMING SOON)