Facts on the ADA Accommodations and Disability

Accommodation ResponsibilitiesDisability Student Services (DSS)StudentsInstructorPublicize how to requestaccommodationsMaintain written procedures forhandling accommodationsVerify student’s disabilitiesImplement IndividualAccommodations Model inconsultation with student andinstructorApprove accommodationsLead role in arranging andproviding accommodations in atimely mannerRespect and maintain a student’sright to privacy about disabilityinformation and accommodationsRegister with DSSProvide professional documentation ofdisabilityRequest accommodationsWork cooperatively with DSS todetermine and implementaccommodationsBe prepared! Request accommodationsas far in advance as possibleMaintain the academic and conductstandards of the collegeComply with the college’s policiesand procedures for providingaccommodationsNotify students that accommodationsare available. This is achieved byputting accommodation informationon the class syllabus and/or byannouncing it during classSet and enforce academic and courseconduct standardsDetermine essential elements of thecourse or programCollaborate with student and DSS inarranging and providingaccommodationsPermit the use of approved accommodationsMaintain the academic and conductstandards of the collegeRespect and maintain a student’sright to privacy about his or herdisability<strong>Facts</strong> on ADA, Accommodationsand Disability