Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University

Governors State University
College of Health and Human Services
Occupational Therapy Department
Policy: Student Disability Number: OT - 407 Page 1 of 1
Effective: Reviewed: 6/11
Supersedes: Revised: 7/21/09
Policy:
The Occupational Therapy Program will work with any qualified student with a disability to
meet the needs for accommodation.
Purpose:
To ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and work to their potential.
Procedure:
1.0 Students who have a disability or special needs and require accommodation in order to
have equal access to the classroom must register with the designated staff member in the
Academic Resource Center. Room B1201
2.0 Students will be required to provide documentation of any disability when an
accommodation is requested.
3.0 The Academic Resource Center will review the documentation and supporting materials
to certify eligibility for services.
3.1 The coordinator and will meet with the student to determine
academic adjustments and/or accommodations.
3.2 The student pays any cost of professional verification.
4.0 Once the OT Program is notified of the need for accommodation, the Chair and/or
designee will work with the student and instructor to implement a reasonable
accommodation.