Student Rights & Responsibilities

Rights

To not be denied access due to a disability, according to the law
To receive reasonable accommodations that provide equal opportunity
To have access to auxiliary aids/assistive technology as available to other students
To not be counseled toward "more restrictive career objectives"
To receive assistance from the Campus or Online Accessibility Centers in removing physical, academic and attitudinal barriers
To not be discriminated against due to a disability or receive any retaliatory discrimination, as protected by law

Responsibilities

To identify to the Campus or Online Accessibility Center
To provide documentation of disability
To participate in an intake interview with a Campus or Online Accessibility Center staff member to initiate services
To initiate specific accommodations by following the procedures outlined in a discussion with the Campus or Online Accessibility Center staff member
To provide professors with reasonable notice in which to implement the accommodations
To provide for personal independent living needs or other personal disability-related needs
To assume personal responsibility for meeting with faculty and requesting additional assistance
To follow all Campus or Online Accessibility Center policies and procedures to receive accommodations

Online Students