LCAD is dedicated to ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
LCAD complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADAAA, and state and local regulations regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Pursuant to these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall unlawfully be denied access to or participation in any services, programs, or activities of LCAD. In carrying out this policy, the College recognizes that disabilities include mobility, sensory, health, psychological, and learning disabilities, and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent that it is readily achievable to do so. The College is unable, however, to make accommodations that are unduly burdensome or that fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity.
Disability Services
LCAD is dedicated to ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students. Our disability services are located in the Office of Student Affairs, which oversees the approval and coordination of accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. These accommodations are intended to assist students in achieving both academic and personal success.
Our goal at LCAD is to empower students through self-advocacy and the utilization of available resources. The Academic Success & Accessibility Coordinator (ASAC), Lisa Villanueva, serves as a guide to support students on this journey.
Eligibility + Registration
Registration with disability services is voluntary and requires self-identification. However, accommodations are only provided upon completion of registration and submission of current documentation of the disability from an appropriate specialist or physician. All information and documentation are treated with strict confidentiality.
Students seeking academic support services related to disabilities must provide documentation verifying eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This documentation, which includes assessment reports, is confidential and kept on file with the (ASAC) Coordinator.
Acceptable forms of documentation include evaluations conducted by licensed healthcare or mental health professionals such as physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, or school psychologists. High School Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 Plans are also accepted.
Accommodations
Possible accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
- Priority Registration
- Extended Time on Exams
- Reduced Distraction Exam Rooms
- Recording Lectures (with instructor approval)
- Peer Note-Taking
- Accommodation Letters to Professors
Accommodation decisions are made based on the nature and functional limitations of the student’s disability, the specific courses taken, and whether the accommodation would fundamentally alter the course or program.
Learning Outcomes
Effective Use of Accommodations: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and utilize appropriate academic accommodations to support their learning needs, enhancing their success within the classroom environment.
Self-Advocacy Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary to effectively communicate their needs and advocate for themselves in academic and campus settings, fostering a sense of empowerment and independence.
Understanding of Disability Rights: Students will gain an understanding of their rights and responsibilities under disability law (e.g., ADA), enabling them to navigate their educational journey with confidence and an awareness of available support.
Contact Us
For questions regarding documentation or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
Lisa Villanueva | Academic Success & Accessibility Coordinator
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
949-376-6000 ext 279