How do I get services from your office?
The process is explained in our Counseling Services brochure and on our website. The first step is to visit the Smucker Learning Center, Students with Disabilities, website and follow the steps to initiate the accommodation process.

What kind of documentation do I need to provide?
Forms are available for you to give to your current treating professional that ask for the specific information required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA guidelines require that your impairment represent a current substantial limitation to a major life activity, and in higher education, that major life activity is learning. After we receive the documentation, we will ask you to come in and meet with us.

Are there “special education” classes at Wayne College?
Students with disabilities enroll in the same classes as students who do not have disabilities. Eligible students will receive “reasonable accommodations” designed to provide equal access to their education. Courses are not modified for students with disabilities.

Will I receive the same accommodations or services that I received in high school?
Not all students who received services in high school are eligible for services in college. If you do qualify for accommodations or services, they might be different from those you received in high school. Examples of accommodations are provided on our website. Accommodations are determined by the ADA Coordinator in the Smucker Learning Center based on the documentation you provide from your doctor.

Does the Smucker Learning Center or the ADA Coordinator schedule my classes?
No. All scheduling at Wayne College is done through the Academic Advisors. You can schedule an appointment with your advisor by calling Student Services at (330) 684-8900.

How do I get accommodations for the placement tests that I may be taking?
You must request placement test accommodations prior to coming to New Student Orientation by contacting the ADA Coordinator. If you have received extended time for tests in high school, you will NOT need to request those accommodations for the placement tests because all of the placement tests are UNTIMED, meaning that you can take as long as you like to complete them. If you require other accommodations, you must contact the ADA Coordinator prior to coming to New Student Orientation to make arrangements.

Is tutoring available for students with disabilities?
Tutoring is available for all students free of charge in the Smucker Learning Center. Make an appointment with the front desk for tutoring in study strategies or any subject.

What to expect as a College Student with a Disability: Differences in Legislation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: IDEA vs. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504/The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: ADA