Disability Services
Information, Policies, & Procedures for Students

Disability Services Staff

PREFACE

Important Note:  Any information described in the DS Policies & Procedures Handbook is subject to change.  DS will inform students of policy and procedure changes via U. S. Mail as they relate to accommodation requests.  Please keep your current address updated to avoid missing pertinent information from DS.  Thank you.

SECTION 1:  INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

• Registration with Disability Services

• Admissions

• Orientation

• Financial Aid

SECTION 2:SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

• Disability Services

• Mobility Orientation

• Parking

• Library Access & Assistance

• TRIO Academic Services

• Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

SECTION 3:VERIFICATION OF DISABILITIES

• Verification of Learning Disabilities

• Verification of ADHD

• Verification for Students with Mobility, Sensory, & Systemic Disorders

• Verification for Students with Psychiatric/Psychological Disorders

• Verification of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Temporary Injuries and/or Illness

• Confidentiality of Disability Verification Documents

SECTION 4: HOW REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE DETERMINED

• Services of a Personal Nature

• Accommodations & Services

• The Accommodation Process

• 504/ADA Grievance Process for Students

• Steps in the Grievance Process

• Differences between High School and College

• Transfer Students

SECTION 5:  DISABILITY SERVICES POLICIES

• Accommodation Memo

• Audiotape Recording Policy

• Excused Absence Policy

• Sign Language Interpreter Policy

• Notetaker Announcement

• Reader Services Policy

• Exam Proctoring Policy

• Policy for Review of Personal Records by Students

• Release of Information Policy

• Priority Registration Policy

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last updated 06/26/03