Center for Accessibility Resources

How to Get Started

Steps to Apply to the Center for Accessibility Resources (CFAR)

If you are experiencing a barrier that interferes with your chances of being a successful student, CFAR encourages you to begin this process as soon as possible. To establish accommodations, you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the accommodation process.

Printable Steps to Apply (English, Spanish)

Part I

1. Register with Center for Accessibility Resources

Complete Online Registration with Our Office

2. Submit Documentation or Evidence of Disability

• Students are responsible for providing current documentation or evidence of disability. 
• LBCC does not assess or diagnose for any disabilities.
• Acceptable sources of documentation for proving a student’s disability can take a variety of forms. These may include information from:

• Diagnosing professionals
• Former educational facilities
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Student's self-report (if no documentation exists)

See Providing Documentation or Evidence of Disability page for more info

• Please allow approximately 10 business days for your documentation or evidence of disability to be reviewed once received and for our office to contact you to schedule an intake appointment.

3. Complete Intake Appointment

• This is an interactive process to develop an accommodation plan.
• Options are available to meet in person or remotely.

Part 2

1. Learn How To Request And Use Your Accommodations

• Complete a training to learn how to request and use your approved accommodations.

• This is a required step to complete the intake process.