Office of Disability Advocacy Services (ODAS)
- Phone: 312.291.6345 (voice/TTY)
- Located: Suite 1410 A21
- email: ohdac@ccc.edu
Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
| Monday through Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | CLOSED |
Mission
The philosophy and mission of the Office of Disability Advocacy Services (ODAS) and Olive-Harvey College (OHC) is to encourage independence, assist students in realizing their academic potential, and facilitate the elimination of physical and attitudinal barriers. Also to provide a quality education to all qualified individuals.
Services Offered
- Sign Language Interpreters
- Note Takers
- Readers
- Exam Proctors
- Transcribers
- Classroom Accommodation
- Adaptive Equipment
- Extended Time Testing
- Enrollment Assistance
- Financial Aid Application Assistance
- Information and Referral
Procedures for Requesting Accommodations
Students with disabilities may request accommodations by doing the following:
- Provide Documentation of your Disability
- Request Semester Accommodations every semester
- Pick up Accommodation Letters from the DAC and give them to your instructors on or before the first day of class
- Inform DAC if your schedule changes
Any additional request for services must be arranged with the DAC.
Who is Eligible?
Contact the Disability Access Center for more information.
Definition of Disability ADA/504:
- Anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
- Anyone with a record of such an impairment
- Anyone who is regarded as having such an impairment
Legislation Mandates
Federal laws, state statutes and district policies require this college to provide students with disabilities academic programs. According to these laws, “ No otherwise qualified individuals with a disability shall, on the basis of his/her disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity of a public entity”.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 504 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII as amended in 1991 As per Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, all data submitted to this office is strictly confidential. ODAS is here to assist you in meeting your education goals successfully.
Additional Resources
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- “College Students and Disability Law” by Stephen Thomas. A comprehensive article about Section 504, ADA, qualifying as a ‘person admission, accommodations, and dismissal. Includes guidelines for higher practitioners; legal references.
