Temporary Accommodations

Temporary accommodations are available for individuals experiencing a short-term disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws and university policies. Short-term disabilities may include both mental and physical impairments that impact the ability to fully participate in educational or work activities. Temporary disability accommodations are arranged through the Office of Accessibility and are established based on a variety of factors that include the impact of the condition and anticipated date of recovery. If your temporary condition lasts longer than anticipated, your assigned disability specialist works with you to update your temporary accommodation plan.

Physical Conditions
sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, recovery from surgery or pregnancy-related physical conditions (not pregnancy itself).
Illnesses
Short-term conditions like severe infections or pregnancy complications (not pregnancy itself).
Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Title IX requires that the College provide reasonable adjustments to those who need them due to pregnancy-related conditions for as long as is medically required. Contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Mental Health
Acute conditions that temporarily and significantly impair an individual’s ability to function.

The goal of these accommodations is to minimize the impact of a temporary impairment and ensure continued access during recovery. Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis via an interactive process, based on medical documentation, the functional limitations of the impairment, and the essential job functions of staff and faculty.

As with all disabilities, Harford Community College is committed to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the university, or be subjected to discrimination.

Obtaining Temporary Accommodations