Accessibility & Disability Resources Coordinator

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Accessibility & Disability Resources Coordinator

The Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) Coordinator serves as Jackson State Community College's primary resource for disability services, accessibility initiatives, and accommodation support. The Coordinator promotes equitable access to academic programs, services, activities, facilities, and digital learning environments while ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Tennessee Board of Regents (T ) policies, and other applicable federal and state regulations.

The Coordinator works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to learning and support student success, persistence, retention, and completion.

This position is responsible for coordinating disability accommodations, facilitating accessibility initiatives, supporting the use of assistive technologies, providing guidance to faculty and staff, and contributing to the continuous development of the College's Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) program. The Coordinator helps foster an inclusive campus environment that supports student achievement, engagement, and belonging.

Disability Services and Accommodation Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students seeking disability-related accommodations and support services.
• Coordinate the interactive accommodation process and determine eligibility for services based on appropriate documentation and applicable legal standards.
• Review and evaluate medical, psychological, educational, and vocational documentation, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, psycho educational assessments, and other supporting materials.
• Develop, implement, communicate, and monitor individualized accommodation plans that provide equitable access while maintaining academic integrity and essential course requirements.
• Coordinate academic, testing, communication, programmatic, technological, and campus accommodations as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation in accordance with FERPA, ADA, Section 504, and institutional policies.
• Educate students regarding accommodation procedures, disability-related rights and responsibilities, self-advocacy, and available campus resources.
• Connect students with appropriate support services including advising, tutoring, counseling, career services, financial aid resources, and other student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, retention specialists, and student success staff to support students experiencing barriers to academic progress.
• Monitor accommodation effectiveness and recommend adjustments when appropriate.

Accessibility and Disability Resources Program Development

• Assist in the ongoing development and enhancement of the College's Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) program.
• Develop and implement initiatives that promote accessibility, inclusion, self-advocacy, and student success.
• Coordinate educational programs, workshops, awareness campaigns, and outreach events that increase understanding of disability issues and accessibility practices.
• Support institutional efforts to create an inclusive campus culture that values diversity and equal access.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessment activities, student feedback, and utilization data.
• Recommend improvements that enhance service delivery and student outcomes.
• Participate in Student Services initiatives that advance retention, persistence, and completion goals.

Faculty and Staff Consultation

• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding accommodation implementation, disability-related concerns, and accessibility best practices.
• Provide training and educational programs on ADA compliance, disability awareness, accessibility standards, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Collaborate with academic divisions and administrative departments to ensure accommodations are implemented appropriately and consistently.
• Assist faculty and staff in identifying effective strategies for supporting students with disabilities while preserving essential academic standards.
• Promote the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility best practices throughout the College.

Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility

• Evaluate student needs for assistive technology and accessible instructional materials.
• Coordinate the procurement, implementation, and…