Student Disability 服务 FAQs

Student Disability 服务 FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Student Disability Accommodations

How does the University of Dallas accommodate individual students with disabilities?

的 University of Dallas is committed to facilitating students with disabilities access to and participation in the University's programs, events, classes, and administrative 活动. 的 specific accommodation that will be appropriate for a student is evaluated on an individual basis so as to best assist the student.

In order to ascertain the accommodations that are appropriate for an individual student, the student should submit a request for specific accommodations, as well as supporting 文档. 的 request and 文档 will be evaluated by the Student Disability 服务 Committee. 的 student can start the process by submitting his or her request 在网上 mokmingsky.com/ada-request.

Will I receive the same disability accommodations in college that I received in high 学校?

It is difficult to say without reviewing the accommodations you received and the 文档 supporting those accommodations.

While the ADA and Section 504 apply at both the high 学校 and college levels, they do not apply in exactly the same manner. 的 United States Department of Education has provided a helpful guide for students that explains some of the important differences between the way disability accommodations apply in the high 学校 and college environments. That guide can be found 在这里.

Regardless, any 文档 and information you have relating to disability accommodations in high 学校 may be useful in determining the accommodations that would be appropriate 为你在UD.

How do I go about requesting a disability accommodation?

的 first step is to submit a request for a disability accommodation. Disability accommodations are generally submitted online, through the University's online request form, which 是可用的 在这里. However, you may also contact the Student Disability 服务 协调员 directly. And always feel free to call, email, or stop by with any questions about the disability accommodation process.

What factors are used in determining whether to grant a disability accommodation?

Requests for any and all accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with approval being based on two factors: (1) Is the accommodation requested appropriate? and (2) Is it reasonable? Accommodations are designed to allow the student to meet the same essential elements of their selected program that are required of all students, with or without a disability.

What sort of 文档 do I need in order to receive disability accommodations?

的 following 文档 guidelines are used to verify the student's disabling 条件(s):

  • A clear diagnostic statement that describes how the condition was diagnosed, information about the functional impact, and suggestions of appropriate accommodations provided by a licensed or otherwise properly credentialed professional who has undergone appropriate and comprehensive training, has relevant experience, and has no personal relationship with the individual being evaluated.
  • All 文档 must be on official letterhead, typed, and signed by the professional. Diagnosis written on prescription pads, handwritten, or stamped with a signature will not be accepted.
  • Documentation should be current. Common sense and discretion will be used in accepting older 文档 of conditions that are permanent or non-varying. However, in most cases, the 文档 should not be more than three years old and in some cases it should be even more recent.

In addition, the Student Disability 服务 Committee has developed guidelines and verification forms to assist students in gathering appropriate 文档 for certain disabilities and accommodation 请求. 你 can find the guidelines and verification forms 在这里.

Finally, while each institution conducts its own evaluation, you may find it useful to see the more detailed (and frequently disability specific) guidelines provided by the College Board, which administers the SAT. Those guidelines are available 在这里.

Is it possible to receive accommodations relating to specialized dietary needs?

Yes, it is possible to receive accommodations relating to specialized dietary needs.

Students who have specialized dietary 请求 that are not based a disability should consult an Aramark representative to discuss how to customize their eating experience in light of their specific 请求. Aramark is able to meet many specialized dietary 请求. More information 是可用的 在这里.

Students who have specialized dietary 请求 that are based on a disability can consult an Aramark representative, but should also submit a disability accommodation 请求 Student Disability 服务 协调员 在这里.

Is it possible to request an exemption from the meal plan based on disability?

Yes, it is possible to request an exemption from the meal plan based on a disability. Requests should be submitted to the Student Disability 服务 协调员 在这里.

Requests based on specialized dietary needs are treated as 请求 for an accommodation so as to receive the specialized diet. Consequently, the Student Disability 服务 Committee will review the request to determine whether the supporting 文档 establishes a medical/disability-based reason for the specific diet. 的 Student Disability 服务 Committee then makes a recommendation for a diet-based accommodation.

的 student presents the Committee's recommendation to an Aramark representative to review and comment on. 的 Aramark representative will acknowledge either that Aramark cannot provide the recommended diet-based accommodation or that it can provide the recommended diet-based accommodation.

的 student then submits the recommendation and acknowledgement form to the Office of Student 住房 for a decision as to the appropriate accommodation.

Is t在这里 a way to access audiobooks for my courses?

T在这里 are various ways to access audiobooks.

第一个, the University of Dallas has an institutional account with Bookshare, which provides free access to individuals with qualifying disabilities.

第二个, all University of Dallas students have access to the Irving Public 图书馆, including its selection of audiobooks through 喧闹. Please contact one of the University of Dallas 图书馆员 in order to setup an account with the Irving Public 图书馆.

第三, t在这里 are a wide variety of for-profit sources for quality audiobooks, such as 听得见的.com.

In order to assist students, Student Disability 服务 has compiled links to audio versions of texts and editions that are frequently used in various courses.

 

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