Frequently Asked Questions

Any student who has a documented condition that makes it harder to do important daily activities, like learning, concentrating, or completing schoolwork, may be eligible for Accessibility Services.

Documentation is paperwork that shows you have a diagnosed condition. This should come from a qualified professional (like a doctor, psychologist, or other licensed provider).

We accept different types of documentation, including:

• A psychological or medical report
• A detailed letter from your provider
• An IEP or 504 plan from high school
• Our office’s documentation form (contact us if you’d like to use this)

In some cases, we may ask for additional information to better understand your needs.

Accommodations are supports that help students with disabilities fully participate in classes and college activities.

Accommodations are decided through a conversation between the student and Accessibility Services. We’ll talk about how the student’s condition affects their  learning and review documentation. From there, we work together to choose accommodations that fit each student’s specific needs.

1. Apply to Gateway at gateway.kctcs.edu/apply
2. Meet with an advisor and register for classes
3. Fill out the Accessibility Services application form and attach your documentation.
4. Accessibility Services staff will contact you through your Gateway email to set up an appointment.

Your disability information is kept private and separate from your regular college records. Accessibility Services takes your privacy seriously and only shares information with faculty or staff on a need-to-know basis.

If you’d like to learn more about your privacy rights, check out Gateway's Student Handbook and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Yes - Accessibility Services can help arrange interpreters or captioning.

Contact our office to schedule these services. They are available for classes as well as other college activities like campus events, placement testing, Financial Aid, advising appointments, and more.

Gateway does not offer testing or diagnosis. We can help point you in the right direction by referring you to resources like the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. You can also start by talking with your doctor, who may be able to provide a referral for testing or evaluation.

Yes, don’t let documentation stop you from getting started! In some cases, we may be able to provide temporary accommodations for one semester while you work on getting the right documentation.

Reach out to our team so we can talk through your situation and figure out the best next steps together.