Educational Assistance Center

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

A banner saying "Happy Disability Employment Awareness Month" surrounded collage composed of a classroom full of engaged students.

Thank you to everyone who attended EAC's celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 9th! A fun time was had by all.

Special thanks to Nick and Manny from OC's Career Center and Anai from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation for giving informative presentations on the resources available to our community of job-seeking students with disabilities.

Drop by the EAC or the Career Center to learn more. We're here to help you succeed!

 

EAC has a newsletter!

Check out the first six issues of THE ADVOCATE: A Newsletter Devoted to Disability Equity. Future issues will be released every month!

 

EAC's Mission

The Educational Center (EAC) is committed to providing students with disabilities the opportunity to effectively matriculate into the mainstream of college and community life. We provide services that facilitate equal access to education, self-advocacy, academic self-efficacy, and personal growth opportunities to maximize individual student success. While remaining grounded in developing student independence in the post-secondary learning environment, Oxnard College and the EAC department recognize the campus and community cultural wealth and support systems that students bring to our campus. 
 

EAC values diversity and promotes awareness and retention by providing quality services and courses for students with disabilities. It is a resource for students and the campus community, providing guidance relating to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Amendments. Consultation and support to the campus are also provided in 508 compliance, distance education, and Universal Design and campus accessibility. 

 

We Have an App!

Access all your EAC services from one convenient spot! We created an app that you can download onto your phone by scanning the QR code below. In the app, you will find links for requesting:

  • Alternate media
  • Extra time on quizzes/exams
  • Note takers
  • Tutoring
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Consent to release forms
  • Full course load letters
  • Continuation of services
  • Appointments with our staff
QR code for EAC Student App

You can also access the EAC App's desktop version on your web browser. Give it a try!

"If you embrace DIVERSITY but ignore DISABILITY, you're doing it wrong..."