Services to Students with Disabilities

The Tooele Tech facility was built in 2013 and meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. Tooele Tech has ADA accessible parking, curb ramps, entrance and exit points, and emergency assembly areas.

Restrooms and drinking fountains are ADA accessible and the facility has elevator access to second floor (an emergency evacuation sled is available for physically disabled staff and students). In addition, the facility was designed with extra wide hallways, large meeting areas and each classroom and lab is ADA accessible.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), adult students with qualifying physical and intellectual disabilities may apply to the College to receive reasonable accommodations by consulting with the ADA Coordinator located in the Student Services office. Documentation, as indicated in the Request for Accommodations application, is required.

What is a reasonable accommodation?

For purposes of reasonable accommodation, a student or applicant with a disability is a person who has learning, physical or psychological impairment which limits one or more major life activities such as walking, seeing, speaking, learning, or working.

Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the tasks, environment or to the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program. Tooele Tech is responsible for providing necessary accommodations when a student discloses a disability.

Tooele Tech is required to make reasonable adjustments or modifications and to provide auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities, unless to do so would fundamentally alter the nature of the programs or result in an undue burden. Providing accommodations do not compromise the essential elements of a course or curriculum; nor do they weaken the academic standards or integrity of a course. Accommodations simply provide an alternative way to accomplish the course requirements by eliminating or reducing disability-related barriers. They provide a level playing field, not an unfair advantage.

What is the process to request a reasonable accommodation?

1. Review the Application: Review the Request for Accommodations application (click here).

2. Gather Documentation: Gather your documentation, ensuing it contains your diagnosis and list of recommended accommodations.

3. Schedule an Appointment: Make an appointment to meet with the ADA Coordinator by calling 435-248-1800.