The Institution prohibits discrimination based on disability and is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in educational programs and activities on an equal basis. In accordance with applicable law and College policies, the College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities on an individualized, case-by-case basis.
Students who wish to request accommodations should note the following:
- A student requesting an accommodation based on a disability must have a disability covered by law and meet the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the College’s programs and activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Appropriate supporting documentation may be requested. Documentation requirements vary according to each individual’s disability and situation and must be from a qualified professional with relevant experience and no personal relationship with the individual being evaluated. Appropriate supporting documentation will generally provide information to establish the existence of the disability, describe the nature of the disability, explain the limitations of the student, and offer accommodation recommendations.
- Accommodation requests and supporting documentation are reviewed on an individualized, case-by-case basis.
- The College will engage in an interactive process with the student to determine what, if any, reasonable accommodations are available. Accommodations are not retroactive.
- The College is only obligated to provide reasonable accommodations. An accommodation is not reasonable if it would result in an undue burden or require a fundamental alteration of the College’s programs or activities.
- Per Title IX, the Institution will provide a Leave of Absence to pregnant & postpartum recovery students if medically necessary.
Once a student’s accommodation request has been approved, the College will prepare an Accommodation Plan outlining the approved accommodations.
Any complaint or grievance based on this policy will be addressed in accordance with the Internal Grievance Complaint Policy and Procedure found in the College Catalog.