PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Supportive and Disability Services office at Itawamba Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to a quality education for qualified students with disabilities.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Supportive and Disability Services office is the official contact for students with disabilities who request special services or accommodations to secure equal opportunity for academic success. Students must self-identify to Supportive and Disability Services and provide documentation of their disability from the appropriate source. This office serves as an advocate for students with disabilities and assists them in achieving equal access to all college programs and services. Assistance and information on the Fulton Campus may be obtained in the Boggs Humanities Building (662.862.8173) or on the Tupelo Campus, Academic and Student Center (662.620.5305).

Steps to Receive Supportive and Disability Services

STEP 1

Students must be admitted to Itawamba Community College before the verification process can begin.

STEP 2

Students must make an appointment to meet with the Supportive and Disability Services Coordinator about the location they will attend. Students must complete the paperwork to allow them to self-disclose a disorder or impairment and request accommodations.

STEP 3

Students must submit documentation from their school (IEP of 504 Plan) or from a licensed healthcare professional which clearly states a diagnosis, includes diagnostic testing results, details the students' CURRENT functioning and supports any requests for reasonable accommodations.

STEP 4

Students will request which accommodations they think they will need, and after approval or denial is determined, they will be notified.

STEP 5

Students who are determined to be eligible for reasonable accommodations will receive those accommodations during the semester by following procedures and are required to meet with the Supportive and Disability Services coordinator each semester to discuss ongoing accommodations.

Special Populations Program

Itawamba Community College's Special Populations program provides direct and indirect services to individuals who are members of special populations. Special populations, as defined by Perkins V, are

• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals from economically-disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults
• Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields
• Single parents, including single pregnant women
• Out-of-workforce individuals
• Homeless individuals
• Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
• Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
• Individuals with other barriers to educational achievement, including those with limited English proficiency.

Bloom Neurodivergence Program

Bloom is a specialized educational program designed to meet the needs of Itawamba Community College’s neurodivergent students, offering growth opportunities in academics, social skills and career development through personalized instruction and hands-on experiences.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BLOOM

Assistance Information

• Policies and Procedures for Disability Services (pdf)
• Assistance Animal Request Form (pdf)
• Differences between High School and College Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (pdf)
• Making the Transition (pdf)
• The National Center for College Students with Disabilities
• Frequently Asked Questions

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