Student Disability Services
Accommodation Information
Student Disability Services is an office within Academic Affairs, coordinates accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. We view disability as an important aspect of diversity and we are committed to providing equal opportunity and meaningful access for all students. We partner with students, faculty, and staff to provide accessible environments and academic accommodations.
Student Disability Services has been designated by North Central College to coordinate reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. To determine reasonable accommodations, Student Disability Services engages in an interactive process, which is a collaborative conversation, with each student on an individual, case-by-case basis.
To be eligible for academic and/or housing accommodations, students must register with Student Disability Services and provide documentation of disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability is defined as:
- A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as walking, standing, seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, breathing, reading, learning, thinking, performing manual tasks, or taking care of oneself; or
- A record of such impairment or is perceived as having such impairment.
Registering with Student Disability Services is a collaborative and interactive process. Because disability impacts each individual differently, we want to devote attention to your verification and intake meeting. We ask that you allow up to 10 business days for us to process your request form, review your documentation, and schedule an intake.
During January and February, as well as July and August, the office experiences a higher volume of requests, and the process will be delayed. If you are seeking accommodations for Fall, the process can begin in March. We ask for your patience as we work together through this process.
Requesting Academic Accommodations
- The student must complete the Academic Accommodation Request form to start the process.
- Submit disability documentation.
- Attend an intake meeting with Student Disability Services.
Requesting Housing Accommodations
- Complete the Housing Accommodation Request form to start the process.
- The documentation must show substantial limitations to major life activities relevant to living in campus housing.
- Attend an intake meeting with Student Disability Services.
Documentation Options
Providing documentation is part of the process for determining reasonable accommodations. Since each student’s experience with disability, physical health, and/or mental health is unique, we are committed to providing flexible options for a verification. Below is a list of acceptable forms of documentation:
Documentation options:
- An IEP or 504 Plan
- A neuropsychological evaluation
- A letter detailing the impacts of the disability and the institutional barriers impacted by the disability
Student Disability Services may require additional documentation based on the nature of the request. Please note that a family member and/or a person with an inherent conflict of interest (e.g. a pre-existing relationship with the student or their family that would make it unethical to complete the documentation) may not provide the documentation.
Submitting Documentation
Documentation can be attached to the accommodations request form, mailed, faxed, emailed or dropped off.
- Mail: North Central College
Student Disability Services
30 North Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540 - Fax: 630-637-5462
- Email: sds@noctrl.edu
- Drop off: Oesterle Library room 230
Contact Information
Phone: 630-637-5264
Fax: 630-637-5462
Email: sds@noctrl.edu
Reporting an Allegation of Harassment or Discrimination
Students have the right to report an allegation of discrimination in which the student has experienced harassment or discrimination in which they have been denied equal access on the basis of a disability. Students can report experiences of harassment or discrimination online or to a staff member.
Online Reporting via the Bias Incident Reporting Form:
Direct Reporting:
Coordinator of Student Disability Services
Noah Cooperider
nbcooperider@noctrl.edu
630-637-5264
Coordinator of Student Disability Services
Patrick Johnson
pjohnson@noctrl.edu
630-637-5576
Director of Student Success
Dan Sylvester
dsylvester@noctrl.edu
630-637-5598
Title IX and Student Accessibility Coordinator/504 Coordinator
Kristin Jones
kdjones4618@noctrl.edu
630-637-5156
If the matter cannot be resolved by the Coordinator of Student Disability Services or if the complaint involves the coordinator, the student can email the Director of Academic Success and Support Programs. If the situation cannot be resolved by the director or if the complaint involves the director the student can fill out the online Bias Incident Reporting Form or contact the 504 Coordinator directly. Students can request that their allegation be investigated through the Formal Resolution Procedure outlined in the Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation Policy.
The Formal Resolution Procedures is intended to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints involving discrimination on the basis of disability.
Retaliation against persons involved in reporting, investigation or informal resolution process is prohibited. Retaliation will be treated as a separate violation of the policy.
If the complaint cannot be resolved at the college level, the student may choose to file a complaint with the Federal Office of Civil Rights.
Chicago Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Citigroup Center
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Fax: 312-730-1576; TTY: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov