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.
Accommodation of Pregnant and Parenting Students
Student Accommodations
The Accommodation Process
• Pregnant students are encouraged to contact the Access and Accommodations Coordinator early in their pregnancy. Accommodations are not granted until the required paperwork is completed.
• The student is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical documentation. Accommodations are not retroactive.
• The Access and Accommodations Coordinator will work with the student and instructors to implement the accommodations.
If you are a new parent, pregnant or experiencing a related condition, contact the Access and Accommodations Office in the Student Success Center (Room 2200). Email disabilityinfo@blackhawk.edu or call (608) 757-7796. 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.