The Office of Accessibility (OA) provides academic services and accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities. The documentation provided regarding the disability diagnosis must demonstrate a disability covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (ADAAA) of 2008. The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. Eligibility for accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis following communication with the student and a thorough review of documentation indicating functional limitations that would impact the individual in an academic setting.
OA engages an interactive process including the student and self-report, history of effective accommodations, and any supportive documentation. Relevant documentation will help define any functional limitations that may impact the student in the academic setting. Once accommodations are provided, the student is responsible for informing their instructors of their need for accommodation.
