How to Get Disability Accommodations at NWTC

Connect with Disability Services

You can reach out to us directly, or your instructor may refer you. If we contact you, be sure to respond so we can move forward together.

No matter how you connect, we’re here to help.

To understand your needs and verify your disability, we’ll ask you to provide documentation. You can submit:

• An IEP or 504 Plan
• A letter or form from a licensed provider (doctor, therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.)
• An after-visit summary, if it clearly describes your disability and how it affects you
• Or you can use our Disability Verification Form to have your provider complete

If you’re not sure what to provide, don’t worry — our team will guide you.

Meet With Your Case Manager

We’ll schedule a Welcome meeting (in person, virtual, or phone).
You’ll talk about how your disability affects your learning and which accommodations may help. Together, you and your case manager will build a plan that fits your needs.

Receive and Use Your Accommodations

After your meeting:

• You’ll get an email with your approved accommodations.
• Instructors receive your accommodation plan through Starfish.
• If you have testing accommodations, we’ll show you how to schedule exams.

We’ll check in throughout the semester and are always here if your needs change.