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the parameters of the requested accommodation(s). Students, while having a specificdisability and requesting accommodations for one course, may or may not want specialaccommodations for other courses within their program of study. The wordingprovided in the written letter from the Associate Dean of Student Services toDepartment Chairs or Program Directors will state, "If requested, the followingaccommodations are recommended…"Students are encouraged to immediately bring problems to the attention of AssociateDean of Student Services. It is the responsibility of the Associate Dean of StudentServices to monitor all arrangements regarding disability accommodations. If a studentfeels he or she is being discriminated against because of a disability, he or she has theright to request an investigation into such a matter through the stated grievance policiesand procedure in Appendix B of this Handbook.Students who are in need of testing or who need to provide current documentationshould meet with the Associate Dean of Student Services. Information on testing andtesting locations can be obtained through this office. Costs of testing and assessmentsare the responsibility of the student.If students have gone through the proper procedures and the request is denied, theymay request an appeal from the Committee on Disabilities which is an ad-hoccommittee that will be established by the Office of Student Services. The request forappeal must be made in writing within 30 days of notice of receiving the initial decision“to deny." The decision of the Committee shall be rendered in ten (10) business daysand will be considered final.Access to these records is restricted. If the accommodating departments (s),instructors(s), wish to view a copy of the student assessment, they may do so only withthe express written consent of the student and must show reason why they wish toview the assessment. Copies of the detailed assessment are maintained in a confidentialfile in the Office of Student Services and may only be viewed by this office andindividuals that the student has identified.Students who wish to request accommodations for board examinations or othercertifying examinations are urged to contact the governing body or institutionresponsible for the administration of such examinations. Requirements for requestingaccommodations under the ADA for these examinations will be determined by therespective governing body or institution and may be different from requirementsestablished by TU-C.GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATED TO DISABILITIES2011 – 2012 COM Student Handbook