Student Accessibility Services

Welcome to Student Accessibility Services!

Get Started with Student Accessibility Services

Please Note: Once the SAS Application and supporting documentation has been received, it can take a minimum of 10 business days to schedule the Intake Interview in order to determine eligibility for an Accommodation Letter.

Plan to connect with Student Accessibility Services early!

Complete – Please fill out the Application for Student Accessibility Services in AIM.
Send – Send SAS your Disability Documentation. You can upload your documents directly into your SAS Application in AIM.
Meet – Meet with a coordinator (phone, Zoom, in-person) to discuss the nature of your disability and eligibility for accommodations.
Request – Once your coordinator confirms your eligibility for accommodations you can customize and request your Accommodation Letter for the semester in AIM.

Need help with your SAS Application or sending your Documentation? Please utilize the "How To" below.

How to Complete the Application - Logging into AIM.pdf

How to Complete the Application for SAS - Assistance with Completing the Application.pdf

How to Complete the Application for SAS - Assistance with Submitting Documentation.pdf

SAS Connect Orientation Fall 2024

SAS Connect - an intro to Student Accessibility Services

We're sorry you missed SAS Connect. However, you can still catch up on all the important information by reviewing the slides, which are available here. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to your SAS Coordinator. SAS Connect 2024 Power Point.pdf

Contact Information

Student Accessibility Services Hours

Monday through Thursday 8 am - 5 pm and Friday 8 am to 12 noon

for in-person services in 246 A or

via telephone (508) 854-4471

or email sas@qcc.mass.edu

West Boylston Street Location:

Administration Building Room 246

670 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606-2092

Sorenson Video Phone: 508-502-7647

FAX: 508-854-4549

ADA Grievance Procedure

Student Accessibility Services is committed to ensuring that Quinsigamond Community College is accessible to students with disabilities. If you have concerns about Student Accessibility Services' process or services, or believed that you have not received reasonable accommodation(s), we encourage you to first communicate directly with your SAS Coordinator.

However, if you feel that you cannot discuss the concern with your SAS Coordinator, please contact the Director of Student Accessibility Services, Kristie Proctor to discuss your concerns further.

Kristie Proctor

Director of Student Accessibility Services

508-854-4259

kproctor@qcc.mass.edu

If after engaging with your SAS Coordinator or the Director of Student Accessibility Services, you still believe that you have not received reasonable accommodation(s), please contact Quinsigamond Community College's Dean of Compliance, Liz Woods. Dean Woods will work with SAS staff and/or conduct an independent review of your situation to find resolution.

Liz Woods

Title IX/ADA Compliance Officer

Dean of Compliance

508-854-2791

lwoods@qcc.mass.edu

Semester Announcements

Academic Coaching

What is Academic Coaching?

It’s learning how to be a better student - pass your classes - manage your time - understand organization - focus better! You’ll meet with an Academic Coach weekly for 30 minutes to talk about whatever roadblocks you’re having in being successful with your classes.

Downtown or Main Campus: Contact Megan Frederico if you’re interested: mfrederico@qcc.mass.edu

SAS is Downtown on Thursday’s

SAS Coordinator Hailey Walker works Downtown in 111D every Thursday this semester. Please stop in to see her, email for a Calendly appointment to meet, or give her call:

Thursdays in 111 D

Hwalker@qcc.mass.edu

508-854-4412

INTRODUCING AIM for Students

INTRODUCING AIM: Accommodation Software for STUDENTS

SAS is excited to announce the launch of our new accommodation software AIM.

AIM will streamline how Accommodation Letters are requested
AIM will send your Accommodation Letter directly to your course instructors
You can customize your Accommodation Letter by course

To log into AIM you need:

Your QCC student email and password
The Link to AIM: http://bona.accessiblelearning.com/s-MassQCC/
You can request your Accommodation Letter in AIM with the assistance of the How To Request your Accommodation Letter(s) in AIM! Guide.
If you add any classes after your initial request in AIM, please return to AIM to request accommodations for the added class(es).

Contact SAS if you need more support with logging into AIM.

For IN-PERSON testing accommodations, click the link below:

Click Here to Sign Up For Your Test

Signing up at least 5 business days in advance

guarantees a seat in the SAS test room.

If the test is less than 5 business days away,

Please click HERE!

For REMOTE testing appointments (SAS proctor via Zoom)

please click the link below:

Remote Test Sign-Up

Questions about remote testing? Please email your coordinator or sas@qcc.mass.edu.

Student Accessibility Services will do our best to accommodate your request,

but approved accommodations are not guaranteed for late requestors

due to logistical and timing issues.

Helpful Information

Handouts

Title	Description	File type
How to Request Accommodations in AIM	This is a step-by-step guide, with screenshots to, show you how to request your semester accommodations in your AIM profile.	.pdf
Student Rights & Responsibilities		.pdf
Recording & Transcription Agreement 2024		.pdf
Confidentiality & Maintenance of Records		.pdf
Service Animal Policy-Statewide 2013		.pdf
Disability Guidelines. SP 24	Handout outlines the requirements for documentation submission.	.pdf
QCC PCA Policy	This document is used for students that require PCA services while on campus.	.pdf
SAS Student Handbook 2024-2025	The SAS Student Handbook contains procedures and resources related to working with SAS.	.pdf

LINKS TO TEXT TO SPEECH

Title	Description	File type
NATURAL READER TEXT TO SPEECH		.docx
READ ALOUD: TEXT TO SPEECH VOICE READER		.docx
TEXT TO SPEECH THAT BRINGS PRODUCTIVITY		.docx
TEXT TO SPEECH FOR GOOGLE CHROME		.docx
Accessible version for Ever Fi Sexual Assault Training		.pdf

NEW:ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES DOCUMENT CENTER

Accessibility Services is pleased to offer you the ability to submit your documents electronically in a secure environment! For more information, click here.

Disability Documentation Guidelines are here: SAS Disability Documentation Guidelines