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Disability Resources
Overview
The Disability Resources & Services Department is located in room 1160 of
the South (SO) building, providing information and resources to students
with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Services & Time Frames Required
| Audio Books |
8 Weeks |
| Software |
8 Weeks* |
| Enlarged Print Text |
2 Weeks |
| Sign Language Interpreter |
2 Weeks* |
| Note Taker |
2 Weeks |
| Classroom Accommodations |
2 Weeks |
| Tutoring |
2 Weeks |
| Extended Test Time (ASSET) |
1 Week |
| Tape Recorder for Classes |
2 Days* |
| Microphone/Receiver |
2 Days* |
| *Based on availability. |
About Disability Resources
The Americans with Disabilities Act
requires institutions of higher education to provide reasonable
accommodations to those with documented disabilities, provided an undue
hardship is not created.
An undue hardship refers to any accommodation that would be unduly
costly, expensive, substantial, disruptive, or that would fundamentally
alter the nature of the business or program.
A reasonable accommodation is the provision of an auxiliary aid, or
modification to the course or program, that will allow access to the
educational program, material, activity, or degree. Examples include:
- Making existing facilities readily accessible to, and usable by,
persons with disabilities.
- Acquisition or modification of equipment or devices.
- Appropriate adjustments or modification of exams or policies.
- Provision of qualified readers, note takers and sign language
interpreters.
- Provision of alternative print formats.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the institution of his
or her need for accommodations.
Eligibility
A student with a disability is eligible to receive reasonable
accommodations if the documented disability is a physical or mental
impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Major life
activities include:
| Caring for oneself |
Speaking |
| Walking |
Breathing |
| Seeing |
Learning |
| Hearing |
Working |
| Performing manual tasks |
|
Students requesting services or accommodations must complete the
following steps:
- Meet with the Manager of Special Services, located in the
South building, Room 1160. (TTD line: (602)286-8171).
- Provide documentation of medical, psychological or other appropriate
diagnostic evaluations to document the nature and extent of the
disability.
Documentation
Examples requiring documentation include:
- Physical disability: medical report stating extent of injury,
illness, or condition.
- Blind/visual impairment: medical report stating restricted vision
fields.
- Deaf/hearing impairment: audiological evaluation indicating extent
of hearing loss.
- Learning disability: psycho-educational evaluations conducted
within the past 3 years and administered by qualified professionals.
- Other/hidden disabilities: evaluation based on documentation and
need.
