In higher education, the student is required to self-identify as a person with a disability, request specific accommodations, and then participate in an interactive process with the institution. The process is utilized to determine whether and to what extent accommodations will be provided.
To begin the interactive process to be considered for reasonable accommodations or other accessibility options, the student will -
- Submit the Request for Accommdations Form
- Schedule and participate in an intake interview
- Submit documentation from an appropriate professional
Once the intake process is completed and the student submits all required documentation, the Accessibility Specialist will review the information received to determine if you are a qualified student with a disability and what academic adjustments, accommodations, or other accessibility options for which you are eligible. If additional information is required, the student and/or diagnostic professional will be contacted.
If the documentation substantiates the need for accommodations, the student will be provided with reasonable accommodations. During this process, the specialist will meet with the student to complete the following:
- Review submitted documentation
- Discuss any questions or concerns
- Prepare appropriate forms to provide reasonable accommodations
- Provide guidance for utilizing services
NOTE: The determination for resources available through Student Accessibility Resources can take up to two weeks to complete. Specialized services may take longer to process. Please contact our office as early as possible, so we can accommodate you in a timely manner.