An Overview of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services Student Handbook

An Overview of Information Provided for Prospective and Current Students

The information provided on this page is designed to assist faculty and staff in learning more about the information provided to prospective and current students, as well as the expectations that the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services has for those students registered with the office.

If you are looking for quick information, please review the resources provided under Register with Accessibility Resources and Services and request accommodations.

Faculty who serve as a student’s primary mentor may want to review these links first:

• Why should I register? Answers for Adult Students and Recent High School Graduates
• What if I suspect I have a disability? What to Do and Who to Contact
• Accommodations: An Overview
• Accommodations for Online Courses
• Requesting Alternatively Formatted Books
• Recordkeeping and Confidentiality

Other information within the student handbook includes:

• Laws for Students with Disabilities
• Students Rights and Responsibilities
• Temporary Disability- What Do I Qualify For?
• Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities: ADA Part-Time TAP
• Determining the Functional Limitation of Your Disability
• Documentation: What is it? When Is it required? Why get assessed?
• Grievance and Appeals: How Do I Grieve or Appeal a Disability Action?

Faculty and staff can find additional information on the Community Resources and Frequently Asked Questions pages and in the Faculty and Staff Development Resources page.