Responsibilities

Name: Nashville State
Address: 120 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, Nashville, TN, 37209, US
Telephone: 615-353-3333

Responsibilities of the Access Center

Provide qualified students accommodations required by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
Determine, coordinate, and provide accommodation services to students.
Advise faculty and staff on appropriate accommodations for students.
Assist in planning for accessible campus facilities.
Provide training to the campus community on accommodations, disability awareness, and ADA basics as needed.
Partner with students, faculty, and staff to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided and concerns are addressed.
Respect the confidentiality of the student.
Encourage students towards self-advocacy.
Communicate with the campus community regarding accommodation processes, procedures, and expectations.

Support the Access Center and students in providing appropriate accommodations.
Participate in accommodation processes, procedures, and expectations.
- What are accommodations and how did they come about? (Part 1)
- Policies and Procedures for Accommodations (Part 2)
- Supports for Students with Disabilities in the Classroom (Part 3)
Respect the confidentiality of the student and his/her accommodations.
Refer a student who could benefit from Access Center services.
Communicate with the Access Center when there are questions/concerns.

Apply for Access Center services. The college does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to students who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.
Provide documentation of the qualifying disability. Documentation can be medical, educational, psychological, or other appropriate evaluative information.
Set up an appointment to complete an accommodation interview.
Proactively communicate with instructors concerning accommodation needs.
Contact the Access Center if accommodations are not being provided or any other concerns you may have.
Work continuously towards self-advocacy.
Be aware of the parameters and limitations of your accommodations.
Ensure that all equipment that is borrowed is returned in good condition and in a timely manner.
Schedule your testing appointments 2 business days in advance with the Access Center.