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AccessABILITY Services

The Office of AccessABILITY Services at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other relevant state and federal legislation. The Office of AccessABILITY Services is dedicated to students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as outlined by Federal and State law. We also strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment. By promoting awareness, knowledge, and equity, we aspire to impact positive change within individuals and the campus community.

Mission
The mission of the Office of AccessABILITY Services at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all college programs, services, and activities. It is our objective to see that students with disabilities are provided with an impactful learning experience. The Office AccessABILITY Services challenges every individual to be independent, responsible, problem-solvers and self-advocates in charge of their own lives.

Philosophy
Our philosophy is one that encourages self-awareness, self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence in an accessible environment. While preparing our students we must also enable them to live productive self-serving lives outside the walls of the College.

Values

  • Educate and promote disability awareness throughout the Guttman community.

  • We help foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by educating the greater college community on issues related to disability awareness.

  • Create an inclusive environment that treats students with the utmost respect.

  • Aim to provide quality services and reasonable accommodations in a timely, professional manner without compromising academic integrity.

  • Provide accurate information to students thereby allowing them to make educated decisions.

  • Develop a campus community in which people with disabilities have equal access to programs and services.

  • Provide students with efficient and effective service within a timely and professional manner.

  • To work with faculty, staff, and students on campus to ensure that appropriate academic adjustments are made to allow all students equal footing within Guttman Community College.