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Frequently-Asked Questions about Online Learning (for Students with Disabilities)
Handy Forms for Download
Online Learning Policies and Procedures Affecting Students with Disabilities
Resources for Disabled Students Enrolled in Online Courses
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Frequently-Asked Questions about Online Learning for Students with Disabilities

1. Is online learning for me? 
   
2. What issues do I need to be aware of if I want to take a course online and I have a disability?
   
3. What if I need academic assistance or tutoring when taking an online class?
   
4. Do I need to talk to an advisor about scheduling an online class?
   
5. Do any online classes require campus visits? 
   
6. What level of computer skills do I need for online learning? 
   
7. Do I need access to particular software? 
   
8. Any other questions from you? 

Handy Forms for Download

Establishing yourself as a client of the Disability Services Office must happen first before support for online learning can be provided. If possible, please make an on-campus appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services, Susan Sacco. If that is not possible, you may complete the following forms and submit them via fax (when signature is required) or email attachment (when a signature is not required) and the Disability Services Coordinator will contact you.

• Online Application to Black Hawk College 
• Disability Services Student Information Sheet
• Consent for Release of Information  
• Verification and Documentation of Disability

Note: Use this form to secure verification of your disability if you do not already have signed verification from a professional.

If you already have a relationship established with the Disability Services office, you will want to work with an advisor next to select your classes and then visit with the Disability Services Coordinator about any needed accommodations for the online classes you select. At that time, you may want to request that course materials be converted for you:

• Request for Conversion of Course Materials

Fax forms to: 309-796-5901
Email forms to:
Mail forms to: Office of Disability Services, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL  61265

Online Learning Policies and Procedures

Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities at Black Hawk College
Eligibility for Services and Types of Disabilities
Documentation of Disability and Interviews
Academic Issues:

• Communication with Faculty
• Tutoring and Academic Assistance
• Medical Absenses and Course Attendance  
• Other Academic Policies

Resources for Online Students with Disabilities

Online Learning Center at Black Hawk College
Disabilities Glossary
Technology Specifications for Online Learning at Black Hawk College
Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act in HIgher Education (FAQ)

Office of Rehabilitation Services (or locate local IL office)
4711 44th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 786-648
TTY: (888) 261-7919
Fax: (309) 786-1919
IL: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation
902 W. Kimberly Rd.
Davenport, IA  52806
Phone: (563) 445-3280 (V or TTY)
http://www/iurs.iowa/gov/