Institution: Global College of America (GCA)
Corporate Entity: Global College of America, LLC
Address: 1001 North Central Avenue, Suite 660, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Phone: +1 (623) 980-2277
ADA Office Email: [email protected]
Compliance Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Institutional Commitment to Non-Discrimination
Global College of America (GCA) is committed to maintaining an academic and working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment for all members of its global community.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions practices, scholarship programs, or institutional operations.
GCA promptly reviews and investigates all reported complaints of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation against any individual for filing a good-faith complaint or participating in an institutional investigation is strictly prohibited.
2. Equal Opportunity & Legal Framework
Global College of America provides equal educational opportunities to all qualified applicants, students, and employees.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations consistent with the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12182.
- Rehabilitation Act Principles: While Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794) primarily applies to entities receiving federal financial assistance, GCA voluntarily aligns its online instructional delivery and administrative practices with widely recognized standards of accessibility and non-discrimination.
3. Disability Accommodations Request Process
Students with documented disabilities seeking reasonable accommodations within the GCA Global Campus Learning Management System (LMS) or related academic activities must submit a formal request directly to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.
Important Note: Informally disclosing a disability or medical condition to a course instructor, academic advisor, or admissions representative does not constitute an official request for accommodations. All inquiries will be directed to the ADA Compliance Office.
Submission Steps:
- Request the Form: Contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator to obtain the official Request for Accommodation Form.
- Filing Timeline: To ensure adequate review and technical implementation before classes begin, requests and supporting medical documentation should be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the instructional block or date the accommodation is needed.
- Interactive Evaluation: Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis through an interactive dialogue with the student to identify reasonable adjustments that do not fundamentally alter essential course learning outcomes or impose an undue administrative/financial burden on the College.
4. Documentation Requirements
Applicants and students requesting academic accommodations must provide current medical, psychological, or psychoeducational documentation from a qualified, licensed professional.
The submitted documentation must:
- Clearly identify the diagnosed disability or specific functional limitation;
- Describe how the condition substantially limits one or more major life activities in an online learning environment; and
- Recommend specific accommodations that are reasonable, educationally appropriate, and directly related to the functional limitations.
Documentation must generally be dated within the preceding three (3) years (or within one (1) year for audiology evaluations) and issued by a certified professional credentialed in the diagnostic field.
Qualified Professional Standards:
| Disability Type | Qualified Licensed Professional |
| Physical Disability / Orthopedic Impairment | MD, DO |
| Visual Impairment | MD, Ophthalmologist, Optometrist |
| Hearing Impairment | MD, Audiologist (Au.D.) (evaluation within past 12 months) |
| Speech or Language Impairment | Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Learning Disability | Ph.D. Psychologist, College Learning-Disability Specialist |
| Acquired Brain Impairment / TBI | MD Neurologist, Neuropsychologist |
| Psychological Disability | Psychiatrist, Ph.D. Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW |
| ADD / ADHD | Psychiatrist, Ph.D. Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW |
| Other Functional Health Conditions | Licensed MD who practices or specializes in the area of the condition |
5. Review, Approval, and Grievance Procedure
Following receipt of the completed Request for Accommodation Form and qualified clinical documentation, the ADA Compliance Coordinator (or a trained designee) coordinates directly with the student to establish an approved Accommodation Plan. Approved accommodations are communicated securely to relevant faculty members while maintaining full confidentiality regarding clinical diagnostic details.
Denial and Appeal (Grievance) Protocol:
- If an accommodation request is denied or deemed unreasonable, the student holds the right to file a formal written grievance with the ADA Compliance Coordinator within thirty (30) calendar days of the decision.
- If the accommodation grievance cannot be resolved internally through GCA’s administration, the student may contact either the state licensing board or federal regulatory authorities:
State Oversight Agency:
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE)
1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 3008, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
Phone: (602) 542-5709 | Website: https://ppse.az.gov
Federal Civil Rights Inquiries:
U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100
Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr
6. Official ADA & Accessibility Contact Information
For all inquiries, formal requests, and documentation submissions, please reach out to the institutional coordinator:
- ADA Compliance Coordinator: Justin Berkowitz
- Institutional Role: President / ADA Compliance Officer
- Dedicated Email:
[email protected] - General Compliance:
[email protected] - Direct Telephone: +1 (623) 980-2277
- Mailing Address:Global College of AmericaAttn: ADA Compliance Office1001 North Central Avenue, Suite 660Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA