SAIL Office | Eastern Florida State College

SAIL Office | Eastern Florida State College
Skip to Content
Skip to Footer
Important Reminder
Have you requested Teacher Notifications (TNs)?
Remember TNs are not sent automatically. Students must submit their TNs electronically
each semester through the SAIL Teacher Notification application after logging in to
the myEFSC Portal.
Get TN Process Details
Accessibility/Disability Services
The
Student Access for Improved Learning
team, known as SAIL, is available to assist students and faculty Monday - Thursday,
from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. On-campus and virtual appointments are available from 8 AM to
4:30 PM. SAIL offices are open for walk- in services, however appointments are encouraged
to ensure student confidentiality.
Current EFSC students can schedule a SAIL appointment using the link in the Student
Services Appointment section of the
myEFSC Portal
The SAIL Mission
The SAIL Office at Eastern Florida State College serves as a resource for students,
faculty, staff, and the community and strives to eliminate physical, instructional,
and attitudinal barriers to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
In collaboration with faculty, staff, and the college administration, the SAIL team
ensures that EFSC students with documented disabilities have equal access to programs
and services and that reasonable accommodations are provided so that students may
reach their individual potential.
The SAIL office also coordinates the free student counseling service known as
EFSCares
that is available to all part- and full-time students.
In order to maximize college outcomes (and beyond), SAIL encourages students to be
self-advocates, be proactive, and to fully engage in their learning by utilizing the
array of services and resources provided at EFSC.
We're here to help: Start by choosing your category.
Prospective/New Students
We are pleased to provide this web resource as a guide to the services available to
students with disabilities here at Eastern Florida State College. EFSC students who
may need accommodations or services due to a documented disability should contact
a SAIL office as soon as possible after registering for classes to begin the process
and ensure the timely provision of support.
• Understand the
transition from high school to college
and the impact on the accommodation process and services
Click here to start the accommodation request process
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Review standard definitions of disabilities
Current EFSC Students
Once an accommodation plan has been put in place, stay in touch with your SAIL access
specialist. It's a good idea to touch base at least once per semester to review your
progress and plan for the next term.
Click here to review the accommodation request process
that includes steps for maintaining or changing your plan.
• Don't forget that Teacher Notifications are not automatic and must be sent out each
semester!
Log in to your myEFSC Portal
and launch the Teacher Notification application to send out your TNs prior to the
start of each semester.
View Testing & Exam Accommodations Information
Review Your Rights & Responsibilities
related to the accommodation process
• Understand the Substitution Policies & Appeal Process that impacts your accommodation
plan -- you'll do this by talking with a SAIL office representative so get in touch
if you have questions about substituting a course, requirement or other process due
to a disability.
Check out these helpful resources
Find info and links to more information on everything from our academic support services
available to all students, such as tutoring, note and test taking tips, email accessibility,
and much more.
• Find
answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Parents/Families
The Student Access for Improved Learning (SAIL) team is dedicated to supporting students
with disabilities in obtaining academic accommodations to aid them in reaching their
goals. As a parent or family member of a student with a disability, we have included
some resources to help you better understand the transition process from high school
to college.
Self-Advocacy
College life poses different challenges and responsibilities for students and this
may be especially true for students with disabilities. When students enroll in college,
they are considered and treated as responsible adults by faculty and staff and must
self-advocate for themselves. Students must become adept at realistically assessing
and understanding their strengths, weaknesses, needs and preferences. Also, they must
become experts at communicating this information to other adults including instructors
and service providers. Although services will be available to them through the Student
Access for Improved Learning (SAIL) department, students will be responsible for seeking
out these services and supports. Good communication skills and knowledge about oneself
become crucial to success in college.
Ask yourself these two questions and let your answers guide your interactions as you
help your child navigate the transition:
How well does my child describe disability information?
How well does my child self-advocate?
High School to College Transition
It’s important to note the significant differences between the services provided in
high school and college.
View our SAIL webpage
that describes the differences in the accommodation process and compares available
services.
Understanding the SAIL Process
EFSC wants parents and families to be aware of the process our team uses to evaluate
a student's need for accommodations.
Click here to review the steps we follow
and you can also
view our Frequently Asked Questions page
. Remember that under federal privacy guidelines we cannot discuss your student's
case with you unless they have listed you on a release of information form submitted
to our office.
EFSC Faculty Members
The SAIL office serves as a resource and collaborative partner with all EFSC faculty
and departments as you work to accommodate the needs of the College's students. Our
team is available for consultation and can meet with you individually or as a part
of a department meeting.
Guidelines for EFSC Faculty
1. Understand that once a student is qualified to receive accommodations, the college
is legally responsible to ensure that the accommodations are provided.
2. Remember that academic accommodations are designed to enable students with disabilities
to have access to the same programs and services available to other students, and
to have their performances evaluated without the limiting effects of disability.
3. When accommodations are approved, you will be notified through EFSC's Teacher Notification
Process. Be sure to verify receipt of the Teacher Notification Forms sent to you by
SAIL. If accommodations include Testing/Exam Accommodations,
view the information on that process for you and your students
4. It is helpful and encouraged to include information about the SAIL Department in
each class syllabus and review the information with students at the beginning of each
term. The syllabus statement ensures that all students have been presented with information
pertaining to accessibility and disability services at the start of the semester.
A syllabus statement could read:
“Students with documented disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must
provide a Teacher Notification from the College's SAIL Department and discuss specific
needs with the professor. The SAIL Department determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities.”
5. Be proactive by designing course work that will meet the needs of a majority of
learners.  Provide lecture notes, identify note-takers in each class, make copies
of power point presentations, prerecord lectures and provide access to all students.
These universally designed practices help ALL students.
Faculty Resources
EFSC Institutional Rights & Responsibilities
• For more information,
check out THE FACULTY ROOM website
sponsored by the University of Washington’s DO-IT Project for accommodation strategies,
faculty resources and more.
Learn about Universal Design
and its important role in providing accessibility to all students.
View Testing & Exam Accommodations Information
Contacts & Locations
Faculty & EFSC Cares Inquiries
Cocoa Campus
321-433-7295
Melbourne Campus
321-433-5650
Palm Bay Campus
321-433-5868
Titusville & Eastern Florida Online
321-433-7278
All Locations
Email
SAIL@easternflorida.edu
Fax
: 321-433-7643
Campus Office Locations
Cocoa:
Bldg. 11, Room 147
Melbourne:
Bldg. 10, Room 118
Faculty and EFSCares inquiries should be directed to SAIL Administration:
Lisa Casillas, SAIL & Student Support Director; ADA Coordination, 321-433-5939
casillasl@easternflorida.edu
Emily Tonn, Associate Dean of Student Success & Support, 321-433-7715
tonne@easternflorida.edu
The Accessibility Difference
Justin Miller, who was born with cerebral palsy, counted on the SAIL team to help
him earn his A.A. degree and then his bachelor's.
At EFSC's Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony, Justin rose out of his wheelchair to walk
across the stage unassisted as he received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer
Information Systems Technology with a specialization in Cybersecurity.
Read Justin's Story
Upcoming Events
More Upcoming Events