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Office for Students With Disabilities Accomodations

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations require approval by the Office for Students with Disabilities.  

All of the following are required:

•    The student submits the appropriate documentation to OSD.
•    The student requests accommodation through appropriate OSD procedures.
•    The requested accommodation does not substantially alter the fundamental nature of the academic and/or technical standards of the coursework and/or program.
•    The requested accommodation is supported by the documentation on file.

The most commonly requested reasonable accommodations include:

•    Extended test time
•    Separate test location
•    Taped texts and/or Reading Edge
•    Note takers
•    Test reader
•    Test scribe and/or use of computer
•    Access to available assistive equipment
•    Priority registration
•    Physical access to programs and services
•    Other accommodations specific to the disability as requested and approved

The following are noted:

•    The decision regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation rests with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).
•    The Office for Students with Disabilities reserves the right to request additional documentation.
•    Services of a personal nature are the responsibility of the student.

 

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