Student Rights & Responsibilities
You have the right to:
- Confidentiality
- Expect all disability-related information to be treated confidentiality.
- Accommodations
- Receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner from faculty or DS after following proper registration procedures.
- Have the opportunity to meet privately with faculty to discuss needed accommodations and any other concerns.
- Please keep in mind that DS is the only office designated to review disability-related documentation and determine eligibility for appropriate accommodations.
- Appeal decisions regarding accommodations and auxiliary aids. For more information, see the DS Student Handbook.
You have the responsibility to:
- Provide documentation.
- Provide DS with appropriate documentation of the disability.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Go to the instructor’s office hours or make an appointment with the instructor to
facilitate privacy when requesting accommodations.
- Regarding accommodations...
- To initiate request for specific accommodations in a timely manner, preferably earlier in the semester.
- To follow procedures with faculty and DS in order to get the appropriate accommodations. An Examination Request must be submitted for every exam taken in DS’s testing lab.
- To inform DS of the materials you need in alternate format as soon as possible.
- To notify faculty/DS immediately when an accommodation is not being provided completely or correctly.
- To notify faculty/DS immediately when a decision has been made to not use an accommodation or the accommodation is no longer needed.
- To provide for your own personal living needs or other personal disability-related
needs. For example, coordinating services of personal care attendants or requiring
homework assistance are a student’s responsibilities and not the responsibilities
of DS.
- Communicate.
- Act as your own advocate. Work with counselors on developing advocacy skills and communicating your specific needs and accommodations to faculty.