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Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

The Student Accessibility Service office supports students with temporary or permanent disabilities, ensuring equal access to all college programs and activities. The office offers accommodations such as extended test time, note-taking assistance, and assistive technology to help students succeed academically. Student Accessibility Services works closely with students and faculty to create a welcoming learning environment and remove barriers to education for students registered with the office.

We are committed to working with students with disabilities in order to provide academic accommodations in making Lake-Sumter State College an equal access, equal opportunity institution.

Applying for Accommodations

Students will need to register with the Student Accessibility Services (previously Office for Students with Disabilities – OSD) in order to receive disability accommodations. Be sure to register early with us before classes start as it may take several weeks to process your registration and to make all necessary accommodations.

Please note that all communication and documentation is strictly confidential between the student and Student Accessibility Services. No information, except as provided by law, will be released to anyone, including parents, without student’s written consent.

Step 1: Contact Student Accessibility Services

Students who have not requested accommodations from the Student Accessibility Services before should contact the office at (352) 365-3589 to discuss potential services and documentation needed to determine eligibility for services.

Step 2: Provide documentation

Review the documentation guidelines for the type of disability the student is disclosing. Provide the documentation to the Student Accessibility Services for review. If the documentation supports your eligibility, then an appointment is scheduled to discuss what accommodations you need.

Step 3: Accommodations appointment

If the documentation supports your eligibility, then the student will be contacted for an intake appointment to discuss accommodations.

Accessing Services

After the intake appointment and being registered for classes, the student will need to request Instructor Notification Letter (INL) forms for each class for which accommodations are required.
An INL request must be submitted each semester to receive accommodations.

While the INL informs your instructor that you are entitled to accommodations, it is still the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor about specific needs. Services or accommodations can only be provided for a student who provides proper documentation

Rights and Responsibilities of Students

Students requesting accommodations have certain rights and responsibilities throughout the process.

Confidentiality

All documentation provided to the Student Accessibility Services regarding a student’s disability will be handled in a discrete and confidential manner. No information, except as provided by law, will be released to anyone, including parents, without the student’s expressed written consent.

Locations & Hours

Leesburg Campus

On CampusHours By Appointment
Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm
RemoteHours By Appointment
Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm

Email: SAS@lssc.edu
Phone: (352) 365-3589
Fax: (352) 435-6425
Location: 
William Johnson Building, Room 143

South Lake Campus

On CampusHours By Appointment
Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm
RemoteHours By Appointment
Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm

Email: SAS@lssc.edu
Phone: (352) 365-3589
Fax: (352) 435-6425
Location:
Building 2, Office 163

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Lake-Sumter State College assures civil rights for its students, employees, visitors, and contractors. LSSC prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or genetic information in any of its programs, activities, employment, and contracts.