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Access and Disability Services at McHenry County College provide reasonable support for otherwise qualified students with disabilities so that they have the same opportunities as other students to succeed in college. Services include:

-- Tutors

-- Test readers

-- Classroom aides

-- Note takers

-- Private testing

-- Sign language interpreters

-- Extended testing time

-- Alternative textbook formats

-- Assistive equipment and technology

Consultation to building-level teams for planning and delivery of educational services for students who have experienced an acquired brain injury. BI team members provide support by serving as a liaison between physicians and schools, assisting with transitions/return to school after an injury, reviewing records, observing students, and consulting with building teams, including parents, to assist in developing individualized recommendations and accommodations in order to optimize achievement for students impacted by a brain injury.

Visually impaired services are provided to students with visual disabilities (birth to 21) that need assistance to maintain their participation in the least restrictive environment.