Process for Receiving Accommodations through Student Accessibility Services
Students who are seeking support services from Student Accessibility Services, based on a diagnosed disability, are required to present current and appropriate documentation, preferably within the last three years, to verify eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Accommodations are awarded based on submitted documentation.
Step One: Self-Identify and Provide Verification of Disability
Students seeking accommodation will need to complete a Self-Identification (SIF) form. The SIF form can be found under the Get Started tab on this page titled Accommodations Form.
Step Two: Provide Verification of Disability
Students will then email any paperwork they have that documents their disability to a Student Accessibility Services team member. Documentation requirements are available in the Documentations link under the Links on this page.
You may also contact your campuses Student Accessibility Services team member for an appointment to present your information in person.
Please be sure to identify the PHSC campus you are currently attending when submitting your information.
Darcy McDowell, Director, Student Accessibility Services
West Campus
mcdowed@phsc.edu
352-816-3240
Tracy Barna, Assistant Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services
Spring Hill and North Campus
barnat@phsc.edu
352-340-4826
Tamara Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services
Porter and East Campus
smithta@phsc.edu
813-527-6668
Lisa Henkaline, Assistant, Student Accessibility Services
All Campuses, Online
henkall@phsc.edu
727-816-3473
Step Three: Self-Advocate
Accommodation forms will be sent to the student’s PHSC student email. They will then forward or present their accommodation email to their instructors.
Self-advocacy is a crucial step in the entire disability accommodation process. Students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors throughout the term about issues related to their disability.