Accessibility Resource Office
The Accessibility Resource Office (ARO) of Jefferson College ensures compliance under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This is achieved by determining reasonable accommodations "that/to" provide equal access to the educational opportunities on campus for students who qualify with a documented disability(ies), to assist students in learning or improving self-advocacy skills and to protect their right to privacy.
Please see our important dates page for information about finals and commencement.
Applying for Accommodations
Eligible students with disabilities can utilize support services and receive various accommodations by submitting an application with the ARO.
Important Dates
It is critical that students are prompt when applying for accommodations to ensure that the ARO has adequate time to provide any and all necessary services. The ARO compiles a list of many deadlines for various events.
ARO Hours/Meet The Team
The Accessibility Resource Office is committed to ensuring that every student receives equal opportunities and access at Jefferson College. Students can meet during office hours, as well as view contact information for ARO staff members.
IF you are seeking accommodations related to a pregnancy please reach out to find out what your rights are under Title IX see below for more information:
Title IX is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities. Title IX ensures the right to take medically necessary leave and to be free of harassment, intimidation, or other discrimination because of pregnancy-related conditions.
Colleges are required to provide pregnant students, and students with related conditions such as childbirth, or false pregnancy, with at least the same special services as it provides students with other temporary conditions. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact one of the Title IX Coordinators listed below:
Kristine Bogue, Title IX Coordinator - 636-481-3258 and kbogue1@jeffco.edu
Ross Politte, Deputy Title IX Coordinator - 636-481-3267 and rpolitt5@jeffco.edu
or fill out an accommodation request here (links to an external site).
Any person who is aware of or who has experienced any form of discrimination based on pregnancy or parental status may make a report at any time, within or outside College business hours, to the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made in person, verbally, by phone, in writing through mail or electronic mail, through the College’s Maxient reporting portal (links to an external site) (found in MyJeffco or at jeffco.edu/titleix), or any other manner that delivers the information to the Title IX Coordinator at any time.
