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, at (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.
Commencement Ceremonies 2025
Jefferson College welcomes family members and guests with disabilities on Commencement Day 2025. The Jefferson College Accessibility Resource Office (ARO) strives to ensure that all guests can experience the Commencement 2024 ceremony by providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis due to space limitations.
Guests with Disabilities
Graduating Students and Certificate Candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain accessible seating for their guest(s) with disabilities (due to a mobility issue, medical equipment, or any other accessibility issue) as soon as possible by contacting the Accessibility Resource Office, located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711 or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu.
Accessible seating is available in the Field House for guests with disabilities on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be assigned in advance for those attendees who RSVP by WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH. On the day of Commencement, Jefferson College will make every effort to accommodate guests with disabilities who did not RSVP for accessible seating. Accessible seating is limited, and advanced planning is strongly encouraged.
To accommodate as many individuals with disabilities as possible, a ticket is required for admission to the accessible seating area. On the day of Commencement, you will pick up your tickets at the Accessibility Resource Office table located in the Field House in front of the concession stand. After picking up your tickets you will be escorted to your seats. Due to limited space, students may request no more than 4 accessible seats. Any remaining guests will sit in the general admission bleachers. Jefferson College does not guarantee guests will sit together, as seating is limited.
Additional questions regarding accessible seating needs for Commencement events should be directed to the Accessibility Resource Office, located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711 or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu.
Graduates Requesting Accommodations
Graduating Students and Certificate Candidates participating in the Commencement 2025 ceremonies needing accommodations (mobility, hearing, vision, and wheelchair lift) should contact the Accessibility Resource Office, located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711, or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu.
Accessible Parking
Individuals possessing state issued accessible placards or license plates should follow the signs from Mel Carnahan Drive to the accessible parking area (Red parking lot located in front of the Field House). Inform a parking attendant that that you are going to the Red parking lot for accessible parking and the attendant will direct you. Transportation services to and from the Field House will be provided. See the parking attendant for assistance.
If you do not have a placard or plate, you need to contact the Accessibility Resource Office, [located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711 or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu] for a temporary accessible parking tag to be mailed to you.
ASL Interpreter Requests for Students or Guests
An ASL interpreter will be present at the Commencement 2025 upon request. The final date for requesting an interpreter is Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Please contact the Accessibility Resource Office, located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711 or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu.
Transcript Requests
Transcripts of the Commencement ceremonies are also available upon request, the deadline to request a copy is Wednesday, May 15th, 2025. Please contact the Accessibility Resource Office, located in room 303 in the Arts and Sciences II building, (636) 797-3000 ext. 3158 or (636) 481-3158, TTY dial 711 or by email to: aro@jeffco.edu. You may pick up your reserved copy at the commencement ceremony in the lobby of the Field House at the Accessibility Resource Office table.
Commencement 2025 Program Accessibility
Please look for a QR code that will be displayed at the Commencement ceremony that links to the 2025 program. This allows for assistive technology to be utilized for accessibility.
Access Jeffco: "Let's Talk Access" from Jefferson College on Vimeo.
