| Name of Office: |
Academic Bridges for Learning Effectiveness (ABLE) |
| Contact Person: |
Dr. Joan Bergstrom |
| Email Address: |
Joan.Bergstrom@mcckc.edu |
| Number of Staff: |
4 Full Time, 10 Part Time |
| Number of Specialists: |
Counselors, Other |
| Type of Institution: |
2-year |
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Open Admissions |
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Public |
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Day |
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Evening |
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Weekend |
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Commuter |
| Total Student Population: |
8000 |
| Students with Disabilities: |
No information provided |
| Other Accessibility Considerations |
Barrier Free Campus Terrain |
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Accessible Public Transportation |
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Accessible Web Based/Distance Learning Courses |
| Number of Students By Disability: |
No information provided |
| Accommodations Commonly Provided: |
Instructor Notification |
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Taping Lectures |
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Braille |
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Large Print |
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Interpreters |
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Course Substitutions |
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Reduced Course Load |
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Testing Accommodations |
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Reader (out-of-class) |
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Alternative Text |
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Notetaker (volunteer) |
| Assistive Technology Available: |
Alternative Keyboard |
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Assistive Listening Devices |
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Braille |
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Closed Captioning |
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Daisy Players |
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Large Screen |
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Grammar Check |
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Scanning |
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Screen Reader |
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Speech Recognition |
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Spell Check |
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Word Prediction |
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TTY/TDD |
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Wynn/Text Help |
| Other Services Provided: |
Mentor |
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Orientation |
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Tutoring |
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Career Counseling |
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Special Academic Advising |
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Job Placement |
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Personal Counseling |
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Independent Living Skills Training |
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Advocacy Training |
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Employment Resources |
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Support Groups (all disabilities, Autism Spectrum
Disorders) |
| Documentation Requirements: |
Current - 5 years |
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Statement of Diagnosis |
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Signature of Qualified Professional |
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History of Disability |
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Description of Current Functioning |
| Tests Accepted for LD Documentation: |
WAIS, WJ-Cognitive, WJ-Achievement, Adult Normed IQ
Tests |
| Additional Information:
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The ABLE program is a nationally recognized program that
teaches
students with neurological disabilities how to become
independent
learners. Students take courses with supplemental workshops
as well
as attend weekly support group meetings to build skills and
confidence
for college and vocational programs. An educational
specialist works
with each student to design an individualized course plan.
There is a
process of application for acceptance into this for-cost
program Apply
the semester before you plan to enroll. |
| Additional Costs: |
$35.00 per credit hour for ABLE supported classes |