At Wharton County Junior College, we believe in every student to achieve their full potential. Our comprehensive student disability services and accommodations ensure an inclusive, accessible learning environment in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Get the support you need to thrive at WCJC, from application through graduation.
WCJC ensures seamless support throughout your academic journey. Your approved accommodations will automatically be sent out each semester until your graduation. If you need to request an appointment to discuss modifications in accommodations, please email disabilityservices@wcjc.edu to set an appointment. ADA Accommodations Letters are course specific and need to be reviewed with your instructors each semester.
To receive accommodations, it's essential for you to voluntarily disclose your disability and request assistance in a timely manner. WCJC is committed to providing support but cannot assume responsibility for students who haven't identified themselves or requested accommodations.
A Service Animal is defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other psychological disabilities. Service animals are allowed in a public place due to the owner’s need for the animal at all times. Although, there may be exceptions due to putting an animal in harm’s way or other circumstances that would not be deemed reasonable/appropriate for either the handler/anima.
Examples of such work or tasks include but are not limited to:
Under ADA, colleges and universities are required to allow individuals with disabilities to bring their service animals in all areas of the facility that are open to the general public or attending students.
Handler's Responsibilities
A service animal must be under the control of its handler at all times. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the animal to be leashed, tethered or harnessed unless the individual’s disability prevents the use of these devices or the use of these devices interferes with the service animal’s ability to perform safe or effective work/task(s). In this case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective measures.
The handler is responsible for the overall supervision and care of the animal:
The handler is responsible for the control of the animal at all times. Examples of disruptive behavior by the animal might include but are not limited to:
If the service animal is out of control or disruptive, staff may request that the animal is removed from the premises.
Animal Classification Guide
Service Dogs: A dog → individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a disability → is a service animal.
Services Dogs in Training: A dog → you are training to perform a task for the benefit of a disability → dog must be accompanied by an approved trainer at all times → this is a service animal in training.
Emotional Support Animal
For questions, please contact WCJC Disability Services at disabilityservices@wcjc.edu or 979-532-6384.
Contact a WCJC Counselor or email disabilityservices@wcjc.edu.
Richmond Campus Counselor: 281-239-1527
Wharton / Bay City Campus Counselor: 979-532-6441
Sugar Land Campus Counselor: 281-243-8422
