Student 访问ibility 权利 and 责任

The choice to self-identify as a student with a disability and/or use accommodations are personal decisions. It is the responsibility of the student to take the initiative to engage with Student 可及性服务 and then remain actively involved if the student needs accommodations. To discuss the use of accommodations, 学生 are encouraged to contact the Student 可及性服务 to discuss how their disability impacts them and how equal access can then be provided.

The rights and responsibilities of a student with a disability differ significantly between high school and college. Review the information below as you prepare to transition to college:

学生的权利

Students with dis能力 at the University of Mary have the right to: 

Student 责任

Students with dis能力 at the University of Mary have the responsibility to:

  • Self-identify as having a disability to Student 可及性服务 when requesting accommodations. Academic accommodations are updated each semester and residence hall accommodations each year.
  • Provide, at the student’s expense, appropriate documentation of disability and accommodation needs.
  • Follow the university’s published procedures for requesting a specific accommodation or service. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the timelines and procedural requirements established by Student 可及性服务 for scheduling exams, requesting material in alternative formats, 等. If the student fails to provide adequate notice of the need for space and/or assistance he or she is still entitled to the accommodation, but there is no guarantee it can be provided in the fullest measure.
  • Discuss the Accommodation Plan with faculty when appropriate. It is recommended the student meet with their instructors within the first two weeks of the semester.
  • Meet essential standards for courses and 项目, maintaining status as a student who is otherwise qualified, with or without accommodations.
  • Confirm the adequacy of accommodations as soon as possible and, after discussing with the faculty member, notify Student 可及性服务 when satisfactory conditions are not present.
  • Read and use their University of Mary email. Communication regarding accommodations and changes to policies and procedures is sent via email from Student 可及性服务.

教师 and 工作人员 权利

The University of Mary faculty and 工作人员 have the right to:

  • Request and receive relevant documentation that supports requests for accommodations, 学术的调整, and/or 辅助艾滋病 和服务.
  • Determine eligibility for accommodations based on a review of appropriate documentation.
  • Determine the appropriate accommodations for each student based on the individual’s needs.
  • Establish essential functions, 能力, 技能, 知识, and standards for courses, 项目, 服务, 工作, 活动, 或设施, and evaluate 学生 on this basis.
  • Determine the appropriate standards in developing, 构建, 重构, and maintaining facilities.
  • Have appropriate discussions regarding 学生 and their dis能力 in order to implement requested accommodations.
  • Deny a request for accommodations, 学术的调整, 辅助艾滋病, 和服务, and/or barrier removal in facilities if the documentation does not demonstrate the request is warranted, or if the individual fails to provide appropriate documentation.
  • Select among equally effective accommodations, 学术的调整, and/or 辅助艾滋病 和服务.
  • Refuse unreasonable accommodations, 学术的调整, 辅助艾滋病 和服务, and/or facility-related barrier removal requests that impose a fundamental alteration on a program or activity.

教师 and 工作人员 责任

The University of Mary faculty and 工作人员 have the responsibility to:

  • Provide or arrange reasonable accommodations, 学术的调整, and/or 辅助艾滋病 和服务 for 学生 with dis能力.
  • Respond to requests in a timely fashion.
  • Provide information in accessible formats to faculty, 工作人员, 学生, and guests with dis能力 upon request.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of records and communication.