Accessing Disability Support Services at Lansing Community College

Here are the steps to take to access accommodations from the Office of Disability Support Services (ODSS) at Lansing Community College:

1. Apply to LCC online at www.lcc.edu  
        *  Be sure to start early.  Ideally you should apply one semester before
            you wish to take
            classes.
        *  Apply for financial aid. Visit www.lcc.edu/finaid for information about
            financial aid and to fill
            out the federal application www.fafsa.ed.gov

2. Take the Computerized Placement Tests**(CPTs)  to obtain necessary reading, writing, and math levels. The tests are multiple choice, untimed, and available on a walk-in basis (unless the student requires a reader or quiet room for testing - see below.) 
   
   Documentation is not required to use quiet room or reader for tests.

                   * If you require the assistance of a reader for placement tests,
                     call Reader Services at 517-483-1225 to schedule a reader.

                     NOTE:  Readers can only read the test EXACTLY as it is
                     written.  They are not able to re-word, clarify, or explain anything
                     within the tests. 

                  *  If you desire a quiet room ONLY (no reader) for the placement
                      tests, call the appropriate phone number to reserve a room:       

                           Main Campus Assessment Center     517-267-5500
                           East Campus                                         517-483-9307
                           West Campus                                        517-267-5452
                           Clinton County (St. Johns)                    989-224-2017
                           Livingston Campus (Howell)                517-545-3522

                    *   In order to use a calculator for the math placement test, you must
                  met with ODSS staff by appointment and present documentation of a
                  Math Disability.  You will be given a stamped form that allows you to
                  use a calculator during your math placement test.   

                   *If you require the services of a sign language interpreter,
                  you must contact Kris Stairs at 517-267-5690 or stairsk@lcc.edu

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     3.  Register with the Office of Disability Support Services (ODSS)

          If you are new to ODSS, please call 517-483-1904 to make an intake
          appointment with ODSS staff.  During this intake appointment you will do
          the following:

              A.  Bring in documentation of your disability for review.  A high school
                   exit IEP or 504 plan is helpful, but further documentation is required
                   (psychological or medical report, depending on your disability). 

              B.  Review your reading, writing, and math placement levels with
                   ODSS staff.  In some cases, these levels determine the classes for
                   which you are eligible to register.  Office of Disability Support Services
                   staff are advisors also and can assist with choosing classes. 
                   You can register on campus during ongoing registration times.

              C.  Discuss accommodations with ODSS staff.  After reviewing your
                    information, you and the staff person will decide upon classroom and
                    testing accommodations.

               D.  Receive an Instructor Memo detailing the accommodations for
                     which you qualify.   IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT
                     THE INSTRUCTOR about your accommodation needs and you
                     MUST show the instructor the Instructor Memo from ODSS
                     in order to receive the services listed there.     

     You must meet with an ODSS staff person each semester you plan to ask for accommodations.              

                 
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