Accessible furniture (a free-standing desk or table and chair) are located in most all of the classrooms on campus. Science labs feature accessible stations which are accessible for wheelchairs. However, there are some buildings featuring classrooms which do not have free standing table/desks or chairs. Further, you may have a furniture need or request that is more specific. In either of the cases, please follow the steps below.
Students interested in this accommodation must be registered with SAS and meet with a SAS counselor during their Welcome Meeting or schedule an appointment with a SAS counselor to discuss the need for this accommodation if it has not been previously authorized.
During this conversation, you and the SAS counselor will discuss how your disability impacts access to your classroom(s) and determine whether accessible furniture may be an appropriate accommodation.
To request specialized or accessible furniture, students will need to:
- Provide documentation from a physician that:
- Identifies the medical condition or disability.
- Explains how specialized furniture supports access and participation.
Students should then schedule an appointment with a SAS counselor to formally discuss and request this accommodation.
If you anticipate needing specific furniture, early planning can help reduce stress and support a smoother start:
- After enrolling, you are encouraged to visit each assigned classroom (when possible) to see whether the available furniture meets your needs.
- If visiting independently feels difficult or inaccessible, you may:
- Contact the SAS office to request an in‑person meeting on campus, or
- Ask SAS to assess the classroom space on your behalf, when possible.
Taking these steps can help identify any gaps early so solutions can be explored proactively.
- Once authorized for the semester, please allow approximately two weeks for SAS to coordinate furniture accommodations.
- If new furniture needs to be purchased, additional time (about one month) may be required due to college purchasing and vendor timelines.
Planning ahead and submitting requests early can help minimize delays.
If furniture is moved, missing, or being used by others, please reach out to SAS as soon as possible so we can help address the issue. SAS can be reached at (760) 795-6658 or sas@miracosta.edu.
Placement and Communication
SAS will communicate directly with faculty regarding:
- The placement of accessible or specialized furniture in the classroom.
- Any designated accessible table, workstation, or furniture that has been authorized for a student. When appropriate, the accessible table or chair will be clearly marked to help support consistent access and avoid confusion.
- The student’s priority access to the furniture during instructional time
Faculty partnership matters. Your support helps create a predictable and inclusive environment where students can engage fully.
Faculty can support equitable access by:
- Respecting designated furniture placement.
- Helping maintain the furniture’s availability for the approved student.
- Contacting SAS if you notice furniture is moved, damaged, or missing.
If you have questions or need clarification related to this accommodation, please
contact the SAS counselor listed on the student’s accommodation form or reach out
to SAS at (760) 795‑6658
sas@miracosta.edu
