Bay de Noc Community College
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
Barrier Free
Bay College follows section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, as well as the ADA (American with Disbilities Act).
Both federal laws promote:
Eliminating barriers to independence because of a person's disability
Prohibiting discrimination for a qualified student because of their disability
Providing a student with disability reasonable accommodations to ensure classroom success
Remember: A student has to request support services. This is not automatically provided.
Necessary Documentation Information At the college level it is each student's responsibility to self-identify needs for their particular accommodation. This is done by first completing the required paperwork. At that time a discussion will take place with the Director of Student Success.
Verbal requests have to be followed up by valid documentation to activate this no-cost service. Documentation can be from MI Rehab Services, Vet Voc Rehab, MI Commission for the Blind, ISD's High School IEP's or a letter from a medical doctor.
Accessible Services
Bay College provides for the following accommodations for all students:
Peer tutoring - Individual/small groups
Specialized testing including untimed tests in the tutoring lab
Classroom note-taker
Text on CD
The use of a tape player for academic needs
On-campus use of a motorized scooter
Interpreter for the deaf
Referral to outside agencies when needs cannot be met. Note: Bay College does not provide personal attendants for students with a disability.
