Services for Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) intend that all qualified persons have equal access to education regardless of the presence of any disabling conditions. Equal access to education is not limited to admission to the university. The true nature of access is to provide students with the tools necessary to be successful throughout their higher education careers. Physical accommodations in classroom and lab space, course substitutions and/or waivers, modifications of classroom presentation, and modifications in testing and course requirements are all ways to provide access to students with disabilities. Failure to make accommodations for students with disabilities can place the university in violation of the above federal statues and may result in costly penalties.
This web site is designed to assist you in providing meaningful educational opportunities for students with disabilities. It is in no way suggested that course content be "watered down" or significantly altered. It is strongly suggested, however, that faculty and teaching assistants review their teaching style, testing procedures, and course assignments to assure that viable alternatives, and course assignments are designed to include students with disabilities. While each student is unique and will require individualized accommodations, this website should serve as a generalized guide for making such accommodations.
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