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Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities

ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« students are expected to demonstrate increased self-advocacy and responsibility. Students with disabilities are required to actively inform professors of their authorized accommodations and to fulfill their responsibilities each semester to access these accommodations. Students must also meet the requisite qualifications and uphold institutional standards for all courses, programs and activities.

As a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« student with a disability, you are entitled to:

• Equal access to any and all University courses, programs, services and activities
• Reasonable accommodations that ensure equal access
• The same rights and privileges enjoyed by other students at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«
• The ability to file a complaint or grievance if you experience discrimination based on your disability
• Privacy of all disability-related information 
• Chose whom you disclose your disability to

As a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« student with a disability, you are responsible for:

• Meeting the qualifications and maintaining the necessary institutional standards for courses, programs and activities
• Self-identifying as a person with a disability when accommodations are needed and seeking information, guidance and assistance promptly
• Engaging in the interactive process with SSD to identify, discuss and authorize disability-related accommodations
• Following SSD procedures for obtaining and implementing reasonable accommodations and/or auxiliary aids
• Submitting a semester request each term and discussing accommodation implementation with instructors in a timely manner
• Ensuring that approved accommodations (e.g., audio recordings, test materials, etc.) are not shared with others
• Informing SSD of any concerns regarding accommodations or access issues
• Notifying SSD of any changes to the impact of your disability or diagnoses that may necessitate a review of reasonable accommodations

Acknowledgments

I understand that there is a possibility that my authorized accommodations may result in a fundamental alteration of the essential elements of a course and therefore may not be reasonable. Fundamental alterations can only be determined by SSD.  

I understand accommodations are not retroactive and only begin after letters have been received by professors and I have discussed my accommodations with each professor.

I understand that as a student registered with SSD, I have access to UU255.  Students not registered with SSD are not allowed in this space for any reason.  Failure to comply with posted guidelines may result in revoking access to the space.