Disability Accommodations | Stellar Career College Indiana
At Stellar Career College in Crown Point, Indiana, we provide structured and legally compliant Disability Accommodations at Stellar Career College Indiana to ensure equal educational access for all qualified students. Because accessibility remains a priority, we actively support students who require academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, or reasonable modifications. Furthermore, our policies align with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Through our Disability Accommodations Stellar Career College Indiana policy, we ensure that students receive fair consideration during admissions and throughout their academic journey.
Admission Policies for Students with Disabilities
We evaluate every applicant individually and fairly. Importantly, we base admission decisions on academic qualifications and vocational readiness — not on disability status.
However, applicants must meet the essential academic and technical standards of their chosen program. Therefore, students requesting accommodations must demonstrate that they can fulfill program requirements with or without reasonable support.
In this way, we protect both equal access and academic standards.
Definition of Disability Under the ADA
Under the ADA, a person qualifies as having a disability if a physical or mental impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities.
These activities include:
Caring for oneself
Performing manual tasks
Learning
Walking
Seeing
Hearing
Breathing
Working
Additionally, the ADA protects individuals who have a record of such an impairment or who others regard as having one.
Although students do not need to disclose a disability in every situation, those requesting academic adjustments must complete the accommodation request process.
How to Request Academic Adjustments & Auxiliary Aids
Students who need accommodations must contact the Office of the Registrar or the Disability Services Coordinator directly.
First, we schedule an individual consultation to understand the student’s needs. Next, we review how the disability affects classroom performance, lab participation, or clinical training. Then, we work with the student to create a personalized accommodation plan.
During this process, we:
Evaluate functional limitations
Discuss necessary academic adjustments
Identify appropriate auxiliary aids or services
Establish a reasonable support strategy
Throughout every step, we maintain confidentiality and treat all students with respect.
Documentation Requirements
Students requesting accommodations must submit current medical or psychological documentation from a qualified healthcare professional.
The documentation must:
Clearly identify the disability
Describe how it limits academic functioning
Recommend appropriate accommodations
Generally, documentation should remain current, typically within three years.
While IEPs or 504 Plans may provide background information, they often lack sufficient clinical detail. Therefore, we may request additional documentation when necessary
Review of Accommodation Requests
After we receive the completed admissions form and all supporting documentation, our admissions and disability services team reviews the request carefully.
During this review, we:
Evaluate academic eligibility
Examine medical documentation
Determine whether requested accommodations remain reasonable
We keep all medical documentation confidential. However, when necessary, we may share limited accommodation details with faculty or clinical sites strictly on a need-to-know basis or as required by Indiana or federal law.
Typically, our team completes the review within two to three weeks. Therefore, we strongly encourage students to apply early to allow adequate processing time.
Clinical & Off-Campus Training Settings
Many programs at Stellar Career College Indiana include clinical rotations or externships. Because third-party facilities manage these locations, we do not control their internal accommodation policies.
However, we actively advocate for reasonable accommodations on behalf of our students. Although external facilities make final decisions, we collaborate with them whenever possible to support student success.
Grievance & Appeal Procedure
If a student believes that someone has treated them unfairly due to a disability, they may begin the grievance process.
First, the student should attempt an informal discussion with the faculty or staff member involved. If the issue continues, the student may submit a written complaint to the Disability Services Coordinator.
Upon receiving the complaint, we conduct a prompt investigation and provide a written response within a reasonable timeframe.
If the student disagrees with the decision, they may file an appeal within two weeks and provide additional supporting evidence.
If we confirm a policy violation, we implement corrective action immediately. Alternatively, students may contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights if they choose.
Our Commitment
Stellar Career College Indiana remains fully committed to federal and state disability laws. Above all, we strive to remove barriers, provide reasonable accommodations, and promote equal opportunity for every student.
Through proactive support, structured communication, and fair review processes, we empower students with disabilities to achieve academic and professional success.
Contact deatils
AK Buss │Registrar, Disability Services Coordinator,
Title IX Coordinator
5521 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 301, Crown Point IN 46307, United States
P: (219) 900-5700
F: (312) 374-6223
E: akbuss@stellarcollege.edu