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SAR Faculty Resources

Contact information
Student Accessibility Resources
Panama City Campus, McSpadden Student Union East
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850.747.3243
Fax: 850.767.8034
Email: sar@gulfcoast.edu

Faculty Resources

Each student brings a unique set of strengths and experiences to the College, and students with disabilities are no exception. While many learn in different ways, their differences do not imply inferior capabilities.

There is no need to dilute curriculum or to reduce course requirements for students with a disabilities. However, reasonable accommodations may be needed, as well as modifications in the way information is presented and in methods of testing and evaluation. Faculty will be aided in these efforts by drawing upon the student’s own prior learning experiences, using available College and department resources and collaborating with Student Accessibility Resources. To this end, faculty and staff are asked to assist SAR in making and documenting the appropriate academic adjustments, which will assist in our accountability efforts.

This resource guide is a tool to assist faculty and staff to respond to students who may be eligible to receive reasonable accommodations under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The ADAAA has jurisdiction over any postsecondary institution that receives federal financial assistance. The guide will present the types of reasonable accommodations, processes and procedures and specific disability information.
Is an approach to teaching that consists of the proactive design and use of inclusive instructional strategies that benefit a broad range of learners including students with disabilities.
Gulf Coast State College supports an inclusive learning environment for all students. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that hinder your full participation, reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Prior to receiving accommodations, you must register with Student Accessibility Resources. Appropriate academic accommodations will be determined based on the documented needs of the student. For information regarding the registration process, email sar@gulfcoast.edu or call 850.747.3243.

Accessibility - In web pages, it refers to the ability of a web page to be viewed by everyone, especially people with disabilities who use various assistive technologies. Accessible web pages take into account the special needs of visitors with auditory, visual, mobility and cognitive impairments and give those users an equivalent browsing experience to that of non-disabled visitors.

Faculty and Staff Training/Development

The Gulf Coast State College's Student Accessibility Resource Department  is committed to educating staff and faculty about disabilities and how to create inclusive and accessible academic environments for students and our community. This includes individual consultations or group training sessions designed to provide opportunities for faculty and staff to engage in dialogue about providing accommodations to students with disabilities and have their questions answered.

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.