Services for Students with Disabilities

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Blackhawk Technical College provides reasonable accommodations and support services to students with disabilities, students seeking Title IX pregnancy/parenting accommodations and students with temporary, non-chronic impairments.

Students are required to provide written documentation of their disability. Services that are available include, but are not limited to, testing accommodations, note-taking, texts in an alternate format, sign language interpreters, and assistive technology. If you have a disability for which you are requesting accommodations, please contact Access & Accommodations at (608) 757-7796, WI Relay 711. Please request accommodations at least three (3) weeks prior to the start of classes to ensure services are in place. Standards regarding course quality and academic progress must be maintained.

Transition Services are available to assist potential students with career exploration and developing a plan that outlines the steps that lead to a successful transition into Blackhawk. Accommodations for the college placement test may be available. Transition Services can be coordinated by calling (608) 757-7796, WI Relay 711.

Blackhawk also provides accommodations for students and guests with disabilities participating in activities offered through Blackhawk. If you require an accommodation, you should contact the Access & Accommodations Office at (608) 757-7796, WI Relay 711. Please request accommodations at least two (2) weeks prior to the event; however, requests with shorter notice will be provided whenever possible.