Office of Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides accommodations, services, and auxiliary aids to students with disabilities. ODS works closely with faculty to ensure that the academic integrity of each course remains intact while preserving equal access to course content and materials for qualified students. We collaborate across the STCC community to promote disability awareness and provide guidance regarding college policies and procedures pertaining to the rights and privileges of persons with disabilities.

For New Students

Students use an online system called Accessible Information Management (AIM) to register with ODS, upload documentation of disability, process faculty notification letters, and request counselor appointments.

Steps to Register with ODS

For Returning Students

If you are registered with ODS and already have an AIM account, use your STCC account credentials to log in to AIM.

Sign In to Your Account

Services Offered

  • Testing and classroom accommodations
  • Arrangements for sign language interpreters
  • Guide student development of self-advocacy skills
  • Evaluation and training in the use of assistive technology
  • Consultation with faculty

Staff

Lorri Comeau, M.Ed.
Learning Specialist
413-755-4513
lcomeau2401@stcc.edu

David C. Forton, M.S., LMHC
Senior Academic Counselor
413-755-4332
dcforton@stcc.edu

Peter Goodreau, A.S.
Clerk III
413-755-5388
pjgoodreau2201@stcc.edu

Tara Sasser, M.Ed.
Accommodations Specialist
413-755-4883
tsasser@stcc.edu

Larissa Schwartz, MBA
Assistive Technologist
413-755-4082
lschwartz2601@stcc.edu

Location, Hours, & Contact

Ira H. Rubenzahl Student Learning Commons, Building 19, Room 141
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Office: 413-755-4785
Fax: 413-755-6323
Email: disability_services@stcc.edu

Policies and Procedures

ODS has outlined policies and procedures to guide students who may request particular services or accommodations.

Compliance

STCC adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, which states that "no qualified individual with a disability shall, solely on the basis of their disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in higher education."

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