Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Barton Community College is committed to achieving meaningful online accessibility for all users, including users with disabilities. Barton follows accessibility standards used by the Federal government for technology accessibility for people with disabilities, and web content accessibility guidelines developed by the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C). We are currently working to increase accessibility and usability of all Barton websites to meet or exceed the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 through testing for accessibility using a multitude of web tools. 

Services

Services and accommodations are available to all students regardless of location with physical or learning disabilities in order to promote equal educational opportunities. Accommodations are modifications or adjustments that allow students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from educational programs. Disability Support Services adapts college services to the specialized, individual needs of otherwise-qualified students with disabilities, as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Subpart E), the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the NC Persons with Disabilities Protection Act. Visit the Disability Services webpage for a full list of accommodations and resources.

Contact Disability Services in any of the following ways:

For federal resources, see the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights publication “Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities."

Policies 

The following excerpt is from Policy 1132 - Civil Rights Equity Resolution for all Students, Employees, Guests, and Visitors:

"Barton Community College affirms its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. All policies below are subject to resolution using the College’s Equity Grievance Process, as detailed below. The Equity Grievance Process is applicable regardless of the status of the parties involved, who may be members or non-members of the campus community, students, student organizations, faculty, administrators and/or staff."

Read the full Policy 1132-Civil Rights Equity Resolution for all Students, Employees, Guests, and Visitors

Additional procedures include:

Procedure 2121-Compliance Officer
Procedure 2220-Animals in College Facilities and in College Vehicles. 

Additional Resources