Student Access Services
Student Access Services available Monday through Thursday on campus 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, we provide remote assistance. We offer on-campus appointments and recommend scheduling in advance to ensure availability. We continue to offer support through Zoom, email and phone.
If you do not yet have a coordinator, we encourage you to reach out to us and complete this form.
What is Student Access (formerly Disability) Services?
- Student Access Services is a department at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College Office of Campus Life, Engagement and Retention.
- We provide necessary services and assistance to students with disabilities. These services are referred to as "accommodations."
- Students may be eligible for accommodations at HACC, even if they did not have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 plan in high school.
Why do we provide accommodations?
- We provide accommodations to students with disabilities so that:
- They have equal opportunity to succeed in college.
- They can best demonstrate their knowledge.
- We also provide accommodations to comply with several federal laws:
- Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Title IX
Understanding Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. This includes protections for students who are:
- Pregnant
- Parenting
- Experiencing pregnancy loss
- Managing health conditions related to pregnancy
- We assist students who may require medically necessary leave. Please reach out to us for more details about the available support.
Title IX On-Campus Services:
How to Request Student Access Services
- Contact us to determine your eligibility for services. Support cannot be applied retroactively, so do not delay in getting the assistance you need.
- To begin the process, please complete our referral form. Students can self-refer or be referred by a faculty or staff member for ADA or Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting by completing this form.
- Please learn more about how to get accommodations in place.
