As listed in the Accessibility Services Equipment Checkout Contract, below is the equipment checkout policy.

BY ACCEPTING THE POSSESSION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE, AND UPON MY SIGNATURE BELOW, I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • I am a current SCTCC student and my student account is in good standing.
  • Throughout the duration of this agreement, I shall use the equipment and the software only in connection with my attendance at SCTCC and in conjunction with the established accommodations.
  • I shall not permit any other person to possess or use the equipment or the software.
  • I shall not sell, lease, or otherwise grant anyone rights to the equipment or the software.
  • I shall adhere to the college’s rules and regulations governing the use of this equipment or software.
  • I agree to accept the equipment or software “AS IS”.
  • I am responsible for any damage to the equipment or software and will be charged a fee for any needed repairs.
  • I am responsible for the loss of possession of the equipment or software and agree to pay its cost if not found.
  • I am responsible for ensuring equipment is charged, and ready for classroom use, when required as a means to communicate with a contracted third-party service.
  • Upon termination of the agreement, I must return the equipment or software to SCTCC in the same condition as on the checkout date (reasonable wear and tear expected).
  • Students who fail to return the equipment or software to Accessibility Services by the specific due date and time will have a 10-business day grace period before a charge will be assessed to your account and a hold placed on your transcripts and future registration until it is found or paid for.
  • Students who do not comply with this return policy will be considered to have unauthorized possession of the State of Minnesota property.
  • I will contact Accessibility Services immediately regarding any problems with the equipment or software.
  • I will contact Accessibility Services if I need an extended period to utilize the device.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SCTCC Accessibility Services Equipment Checkout Policy, please contact Accessibility Services (acc@sctcc.edu).

Procedure

  1. Student is approved for Assistive Technology accommodations through Accessibility Services.
  2. Schedule a meeting with the Accessibility Services Coordinator
  3. Sign the “Accessibility Services Equipment Checkout Contract” and take your equipment home.
  4. When you are done using the equipment or it is time to return the equipment, bring back to Accessibility Services.
  5. Ensure you sign the equipment back in on your original contract (kept by Accessibility Services).

Equipment must be checked in every semester, regardless of intention of checking it out again for the next semester. Accessibility Services will provide two reminders before the equipment is due and two reminders/updates when the equipment is past due. If you have any additional questions about the Equipment Checkout Procedure, please contact the SCTCC Accommodations Specialist at acc@sctcc.edu or in Room 1-452.