Student Resource Office
Welcome to the Student Resource Office
The Student Resource Office (SRO) supports students with any type of diagnosed disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, chronic medical conditions, learning impairments, psychological conditions, as well as short-term health needs.
Students are served in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to provide equal educational access by minimizing the impacts of disability/illness/injury in the classroom and other learning environments.
If you received accommodations in high school, or are a dual enrolled student, and had/have an IEP or 504 Plan, you must follow the College’s process to determine and receive accommodations for your YTC classes.
For students facing permanent disabilities or chronic health conditions, follow the five step process below for requesting accommodations. Our staff will work with you to ensure your needs are taken care of. If you have any questions, contact the Counseling and Support Services Office by emailing sro@yorktech.edu or calling 803-327-8007.
Step 1: Complete the Disability Services Intake Form if you have a permanent disability or chronic condition.
A staff member will reach out to schedule an intake meeting with a Student Accessibility Specialist (SAS).
What should I expect at the intake meeting?
At the intake meeting, your SAS will ask about any accommodations you may have had in the past, review your documentation, and will want you to explain how your diagnosis(es) affects you in the learning environment. There is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to determining accommodations. The process for determining how to best meet your needs will be based on what you share and your documentation.
Bring supporting documentation to your intake meeting, or email to your SAS before your appointment.
What kind of documentation will I need?
Be sure that your documentation clearly states your full name and is dated. Some examples of acceptable documentation include:
- Letter (on letterhead) from a medical doctor, nurse, or physical therapist verifying an injury, disability, diagnosis, and/or any restrictions.
- Letter (on letterhead) and/or signed evaluation from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist verifying a diagnosis.
- Medical records from a hospital stay or provider visit verifying a diagnosis.
Please note that illnesses or injuries impacting you for less than a week do not require this process. You should communicate with your instructor concerning any needs for a week or less.
If you are experiencing a short-term situation, such as recovering from an illness or surgery, complete the Short-term Temporary Accommodations Intake Form. Someone will reach out by email to request any additional information and/or to set up a meeting depending on the nature of your condition and your needs.
You should communicate with your instructor about your needs. The SRO will reach out to your instructors to verify any excused absences, make-up work, etc. that may be appropriate.
Students with accommodations are able to take a test in either the SRO in J Building or the Assessment Center. The location will depend on the accommodations of each student. Click on the drop-down menu below to see the process for scheduling a test in each location.
Students can schedule a testing appointment for the Assessment Center through Navigate, phone, or email:
- Schedule through Navigate
- Call 803-981-7176
- Email: AssessmentCenter@yorktech.edu
Students can schedule a Testing Appointment for the SRO (J Building) by phone or email:
- Phone: 803-327-8007
- Email: SROTesting@yorktech.edu
The following resources will also be helpful to you.
Please note: The inclusion of any outside resources/websites in this list does not indicate YTC's endorsement.
Our friendly SRO staff is here to help! Can't stop by the office? Don't worry—we're just a phone call or email away. Feel free to reach out to the SRO, or to one of our staff members directly to address your question or concern.
Counseling and Support Services
J Building, sro@yorktech.edu, 803-327-8007
Student Accessibility Specialists:
Kendall Lowery (Student Accessibility Coordinator)
klowery@yorktech.edu, 803-325-2894
Linda Tennant (Student Accessibility Specialist)
ltennant@yorktech.edu, 803-325-2896