Philosophy Suffolk County Community College is committed to providing all students with the opportunity to reach their full potential. This includes promoting independence and assisting students to become their own best advocates. Although the college will assist with all necessary support services, students are expected to assume an active role in making such arrangements on their own behalf.
Goals and Objectives The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to:
insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution;
promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society;
facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and
assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large.
