Disability should not be a barrier to accessing an education

• A disability is defined as a physical, intellectual, or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Education is a major life activity.
• Accommodations do not alter essential elements of the course.
• Accommodations are established to access the essential elements of the course.
  A ccommodations are not established to guarantee success.
• If professors have no verification of disability, they are not obligated to make accommodations.

Documentation from a licensed professional
Documentation must include:

• A clear statement of the diagnosed disability
  Complete educational, developmental, and medical history as it relates to the diagnosis
  A list of all assessment instruments and relevant scores used to make the diagnosis
• A description of the functional limitations resulting from the disability
• A statement of why the disability qualifies the applicant for accommodations requested
• A list of the recommended educational accommodations

Individual Education or Learning Plans (IEP and ILP) are insufficient.

Academic Accommodations are arranged

• A student with a disability presents documentation from a licensed professional for review.
• The student and a Student Disability Services Specialist identify appropriate accomodations and services.
  
• Letters of eligibility for accommodations are written for each professor. The student’s disability is not disclosed to the professor.
• The student presents the letters to the professors.
• Student Disability Services Specialists are available for continued support.

Summer through the first two weeks of school (For students with existing documentation)

Make appointment with Student Disability Services Specialist

• To learn about accommodations and support at the college level es
• To present documentation and discuss eligibility for services
• To establish appropriate accommodations and services

Limited hours in the summer