Academic Accommodations

Decisions regarding appropriate accommodations are based upon the particular facts of each case, including the in-take interview, documentation, and other information relevant to the disabling condition. An accommodation plan is developed between the DRP coordinator and the student. Faculty and staff are responsible for carrying out accommodations recommended by DRP. However, it is the responsibility of the student to deliver the accommodations notice to the appropriate faculty or staff. Failure to notify the appropriate persons in a timely manner may result in a delay or denial of services.

Accommodations may include physical adaptations and classroom modifications. Physical adaptations may be comprised of classroom arrangements and/or preferential seating. Classroom modifications may occur in one or more of the following areas: environment, materials, requirements and testing. Receiving accommodations should not be regarded as giving the student “special privileges,” but rather as minimizing the impact of the disability to the greatest extent possible. It is important to remember that professors expect the same academic performance from all students regardless of disability. The ADA and Section 504 did not intend universities to pass students by virtue of them having a disability; all academic standards and University policies must be met regardless of disability.