**For professional development reasons, Counselors and Academic Advisors WILL NOT be available on Thursday, February 9, 2012 and Thursday, February 23, 2012**
Special Services works with each person as an individual, to provide resources, services and accommodations that can assist in achieving success at the post-secondary level. Special Services also works with students to make them aware of career options and to develop a personalized education plan. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 and the American Disability Act of 1991, academic accommodations will be provided to students who have a documented disability.
If you have a question, just Ask A Special Services Counselor! (NOTE: During the first two weeks of registration there may be a delay in a response to your email. If you need immediate assistance please contact the Special Services Office.)
Our staff helps with:
- Specialized counseling
- Evaluation of student interest and abilities
- Career awareness and exploration
- Specially designed orientations
- Networking within the college and agencies
- Referrals for tutoring to the Learning Center
- Coordination of services to persons with disabilities such as:
- Captionists
- FM equipment
- Interpreters
- Notetakers
- Alternative testing arrangements
We help students who:
- Have a low grade point average (GPA)
- Are on academic probation
- Are referred by faculty or outside agencies
- Are economically disadvantaged
- Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
- Have a physical or learning disability that may present obstacles to success in the college classroom
Services Offered
- Audio Textbooks: Contact Special Services as soon as possible if you will need an audio version of your textbook. It may take a month or more to obtain materials in alternate format.
- Special Services New Student Orientation/Course Planning Sessions
- Public Communication Service Available. ( Macomb uses a Sorenson VRS Unit.) For VRS assistance call:
- Center Campus:
- Direct VP (Deaf): 866.957.1377
- Local VP (Hearing): 586.649.3942
- South Campus:
- Direct VP (Deaf): 866.957.2172
- Local VP (Hearing): 586.447.7936
Disabled Student Services
The college buildings are equipped with special runways, elevators, handrails, and specially constructed facilities to make student movement and use easier. Elevator keys are available through the College Police Department at both campuses. For access to Special Parking, please contact your local Secretary of State for a special parking sticker.