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Requesting Accommodations

 

  • Once a student is accepted to the University, and commits to attend, it is appropriate to begin the process of registering with DSS to request accommodations.
  • Students will need their Blazer username and password to begin. The application can be completed online. Please review the steps in the process to register with DSS.
  • We communicate with students via their Blazer email, so it is important for students to check their email regularly. We also recommend that students ensure their voicemail is set up and able to receive messages.
  • Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Becoming registered with our office can take about two weeks to complete at the start of a new semester, so we recommend that students schedule appointments in advance of the first day of classes.

 

What Are The Differences Between High School And College For Students with Disabilities?

 

In High School In College
High school, you are 'entitled to education.' In college, you have a 'right to equal access to education.'
Accommodations are designed to make you successful and lead to graduation. Accommodations are designed to 'level the playing field' between students with disabilities and those without.
You have a group of people making a specialized plan for your education (504 plan or IEP) You are responsible for designing your educational experiences and plan for success.
Laws governing high school education are included in the IDEA of 2004 Laws governing education for students with disabilities in college are the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

 

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