SPC Accessibility Services provides accommodations that ensure equal access for all students
The office of Accessibility Services provides or facilitates SPC students with:
- Academic adjustments such as early registration and exam accommodations
- Aids and services including adaptive technologies, note-takers and interpreters
Under Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, SPC seeks to ensure that admission, academic programs, support services, student activities and campus facilities are accessible to and usable by all students who attend the college. Students with disabilities who desire accommodations need to provide appropriate documentation of a disability and request services from Accessibility Services through one of the Accessibility Coordinators.
St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion.
At your service
If you have hearing or vision loss, a chronic illness, an emotional, learning or physical disability, the college has programs to help meet your needs.
Who is eligible?
A student with a documented disability may be eligible to receive services. If you think you have a disability but have not had it documented, your campus Accessibility Coordinator will explain how to get proper testing or assessment. To be documented, you must have a recent report from a licensed physician or psychologist or an IEP or SOP from your high school.
What services are available?
Appropriate, reasonable accommodations are offered based on documented needs. Accommodations might include:
- Adaptive technology
- Enlargers
- Early registration
- Tutors
- Notetakers
- Sign language interpreters
- Real-time captioning
- Testing arrangements
- Classroom modifications
What are the benefits?
Students who use these services tend to have:
- higher GPAs
- fewer withdrawals from courses
- better graduation rates
Request an interpreter or captionist
If you need a Sign Language interpreter or captionist, complete this form.
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Statement
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal
opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida
Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws,
rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital
status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in
its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students.
Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the
basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such
conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Pamela
Smith, the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by
mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu. View Equity Report.
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity website