Through an individualized and interactive process, the Accessibility Resource Center provides reasonable accommodations and support services to Hostos’ student population.
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or supports that help ensure students with disabilities have equal access to courses, programs, services, and campus life. These accommodations are intended to remove barriers and create equitable opportunities for students to participate fully in their academic experience.
ARC works collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners to determine appropriate accommodations based on each student’s individual needs. An accommodation may be deemed unreasonable if it fundamentally alters the nature of the course. Because accommodations are personalized, they are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may differ depending on the course or setting. Accommodation requests should be submitted in a timely manner, as accommodations are not retroactive. Below are some examples of accommodations that registered students may receive based on their individual needs.
Testing Accommodations:
- Extra time on exams
- Alternate testing locations (quiet or reduced-distraction environment)
- Use of a reader and/or scribe for exams
- Exam materials in alternate formats (e.g., enlarged print, Braille, or digital text)
Assistive Technology & Equipment:
- Use of assistive technology during exams and classes (e.g., computers or specialized software)
- Livescribe Smartpen (digital audio recording pen for notetaking)
- Magnification devices (e.g., electronic magnifiers/CCTV for print materials)
- Audio recording devices or software (e.g., Glean note-taking software, digital recorders)
- Reading software (screen readers and text-to-speech programs such as Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, ZoomText, or Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
- Access to a private, accessible computer lab
Other Accommodations:
- Accessible desks placed in classrooms
- Course materials in alternate formats (large print, Braille, audio)
- Career guidance and job search/retention skills training through CUNY LEADS program
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology includes tools, software, and devices that support students with disabilities by improving access, communication, learning, and participation in academic and campus life. The Accessibility Resource Center offers an extensive selection of assistive technologies, paired with individualized training. Students registered with the Center are permitted to borrow equipment for the duration of a semester.
To request accommodations, please visit our
Requesting Services page