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Services for Students with Disabilities

Effective March 17, 2020, the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities will be providing services to students via e-mail, telephone and other online modalities. If you have questions or need assistance, please email SSD@qcc.cuny.edu.


Our Mission and Goals

Mission Statements

Facilitate the academic success of students with disabilities through provision of appropriate educational supports, and settings, while nurturing personal development. This commitment is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325).

Department Goals

Increase awareness and participation of cross training and professional development experience and opportunities.

Queensborough Community College is committed to providing opportunity and access to individuals with disabilities in all programs offered by the college.

The philosophy and mission of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is "to facilitate the academic success of students with disabilities through the provision of appropriate educational supports and settings while nurturing personal development." This commitment is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325).

Services for Students with Disabilities is here to provide the services and support that foster independence and student development to our diverse population at every level. Students must register with the office to be eligible for accommodations, which are determined on an individual basis.

The office additionally serves as a liaison to faculty and the community regarding disability issues. Click here to view CUNY's on-line edition of Reasonable Accommodations- a Faculty Guide to Teaching Students with Disabilities.

Summer Office Hours (June 15 to August 7):

Mondays to Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Fridays
This includes Juneteenth (June 19th) and Independence Day (July 4th) observances.

Note:
Monday, June 29th through Thursday, July 2nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 3rd - Closed in observance of Independence Day (July 4th)

Campus Cultural Centers

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The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.