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​Need Assistan​ce?

We can help.​

​For general AAC questions or to contact our office...
​Call (559) 730-3805 or email AAC@cos.edu​.
​To apply for Access & Ability Center services...
​Follow the Accessing Our Services steps to begin the process.

​Wondering what services and accommodations we offer?
​Check out our Services Provided page.
​​High school student interested in COS and accessing our services​?
​View High School to College page. Call (559) 737-6220 or email kyleca@cos.edu.
​​Need ASL Interpreting Services?​
​Email catrinac@cos.edu.
​​For Active AAC Students (who already applied for services)...
​Need to request (or renew) note-taking support, equipment, and/or real-time captioning?
 Complete our Note-Taking Apps & Equipment Request.​ 
Need to send Faculty Notification Letters (FNLs) to notify instructors of services? (This should be done every semester.)
​Follow these steps in your AIM student portal (in MyGiant).
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Need to schedule an appointment with a counselor?
 ​Call (559) 730-3805 or email AAC@cos.edu​.
​Need to schedule a test? Or questions about Testing Services?
 ​Take a look at our Testing Center services and information.​
Need help with Kurzweil, audiobooks, or technology​?
 Call (559) 730-3982 or email AAC@cos.edu.
​Need a digital/alternate copy of your textbook? (Book receipt required.)
​Complete our Alternate Book Format Requ​est to let us what book you need.
Having difficulty with an instructor or class?​
 Call (559) 730-3805 or email AAC@cos.edu.​
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​VISION:  The AAC envisions a college experience that is supportive, engaging, and barrier-free.

MISSION:  The AAC advocates for equal access to opportunities for student success.
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Core Values
  • ACCESS:  We believe that educators who know and understand how to support our diverse student population will provide barrier-free opportunities in the classroom and on our campus.
  • POTENTIAL:  We believe that all students can ​motivate themselves to use individualized and interactive services to maximize their potential.
​Visalia Campus
​Hanford Campus
​Tulare Campus
Lodgepole (in the back)
​(559) 730-3805​
​Hanford Voc Building
(559) 583-2515
AACHanford@cos.edu
​Building A
(559) 688-3000
AACTulare@cos.edu
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Visalia Campus 915 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA. 93277 559-730-3700
Hanford Educational Center 925 13th Ave., Hanford, CA. 93230 559-583-2500
Tulare College Center 4999 East Bardsley Avenue, Tulare, CA. 93274 559-688-3000