In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Bismarck State College recognizes its responsibility to provide appropriate accommodations for students with documented disabilities who are otherwise qualified to participate in programs and courses of the college. Staff and faculty will work with students and/or other agencies to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

Students can initiate disability services by contacting the Disability Services office on a timely basis. An application for services and written documentation of the disability must be submitted to qualify for disability services. Documentation must come from an appropriate professional (such as a physician, psychologist, learning disability specialist, or audiologist), and documentation must include information regarding the type of disability, functional limitations, and modes of treatment. IEP's are not sufficient for documentation requirements.

Students suspect of a disability should schedule a time to met with the Disability Services Coordinator to discuss their concerns. If appropriate, a referral for formal evaluation will be made. Referrals are made to professionals or agencies in the community who do diagnostic work in the specific area of disability.

For more information contact the Disability office at 701-224-5554 or visit BSC's Disability Services Web site.