Vision Statement - To embrace diversity and foster a welcoming, affirming, and empowering culture of respect and inclusion by ensuring seamless access to all Broward College programs, activities, and services.
Mission Statement - To support the college's mission of transforming students' lives and enriching our diverse community, by providing direct services to students and promoting a college-wide shared responsibility approach to access that leads to an inclusive and equitable opportunity for students with disabilities.
Core Values
Accommodation & Access
Shared Responsibility
Communication & Collaboration
Awareness
Diversity & Inclusion
Empowerment
Role of Accessibility Resources
Determines reasonable accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities.
Provides support staff on each campus to work with students to determine appropriate accommodations and arrange support services.
Assists the College to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Assists in the development of self-advocacy and self-determination skills.
Maintains and protects the confidentiality of student records as required by law.
Confidentiality
All documentation provided to Broward Accessibility Resources staff will be strictly confidential. No information, except as provided by law, will be released to anyone, including parents, without the student's written consent. Students may sign a FERPA release form to allow communication with outside entities, family, etc.