Accessibility Resource Office
Students with disabilities can utilize support services offered by the Accessibility Resource Office (ARO) by completing an application packet with the ARO. Students must provide current documentation of their disability from a qualified professional in a timely manner to receive accommodations as they are not retroactive to the beginning of the semester. An Assistive Technology Center is available for students who require adaptive technology and/or additional resources.
If accommodations for a disability are needed, please contact:
Linda Ladendecker-Corley, Accessibility Resource Office Coordinator
(636) 481-3169/797-3000, ext. 3169. TTY users dial 711
Mission Statement:
The ARO of Jefferson College is committed to the fulfillment of equal educational opportunities, autonomy, and full inclusion for students with disabilities. ARO serves to determine and ensure appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities, to assist students in self-advocacy, and to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Office Hours:
Hillsboro Campus - Located in the ASII Building, Room 303
| Semester | Office Hours |
| Fall and Spring | Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summer | Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: Closed |
Arnold Campus (Please see front desk)
- By appointment only. Please contact ARO at (636) 481 - 3158 (TTY users dial 711) or at aro@jeffco.edu to ask about setting up an appointment.
Disability Support Services Forms and Documents
- ARO Manual - Coming Soon! If you have any questions please contact us at aro@jeffco.edu
- Student Consent for Information Release
- Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities
- Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty
- Interpreter/Captionist Request Form
- Note Taker Request Form
- Recorder Accommodation Form
- Reduced Course Load Accommodation Agreement Form
- Resource for Low Cost Assistive Technology Apps for iPad/iPhone
COVID-19 Accommodation Policy - Facemask Accommodation Policy
- Educational Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Policies and Procedures for Readers and Scribes
- Seizure Information
Contact Information:
Phone: (636) 481-3158, TTY users dial 711
Fax: (636) 789-5711
Email: aro@jeffco.edu