Guidelines
Accessibility Services engages in an interactive, case-by-case process with each student when reviewing accommodation requests. While students are a key source of information, additional documentation may be required to establish a disability and its impact on learning and/or living in a postsecondary environment.
Documentation must include data that supports the requested accommodations. If a request is not supported or documentation is incomplete, students may be asked to provide additional information.
The primary purpose of documentation is to:
- Establish eligibility for accommodations
- Explain how the disability limits major life activities such as learning
- Identify the student’s strengths
- Determine effective academic accommodations to ensure equal access
Documentation Requirements by Condition
Psychological or Attention Disorders:
- Formal diagnosis and supporting evaluation data
- Description of functional limitations in an educational setting
- Severity and duration of the condition
- Effectiveness of current treatment
- Recommendations for additional treatment or support
- Must be completed by a qualified professional (e.g., psychiatrist for ADHD; psychologist or psychiatrist for other conditions)
Physical Disabilities:
- Diagnosis
- Description of functional limitations in an educational setting
- Documentation provided by a qualified medical professional
Student Responsibilities
- Notify Accessibility Services to request accommodations
- Submit a specific request for services (accommodations are not retroactive)
- Attend an initial intake meeting with an Accessibility Specialist
- Attend a follow-up meeting to review approved accommodations
- Meet with Accessibility Services at the start of each term to continue services
Faculty Notification
Accommodation letters (Faculty Letters) will only be shared with instructors with the student’s verbal or written consent.
Review Process
The Accessibility Specialist determines appropriate accommodations. The College evaluates each request individually to ensure compliance with disability laws and equal access.
Please allow approximately 1–2 weeks for review of documentation and accommodation decisions.
Available Services
Services may include, but are not limited to:
- Advocacy support
- Testing accommodations (e.g., proctors, extended time, reduced-distraction environment)
- Specialized advising and academic skills instruction
- Priority registration and advising assistance
- Communication of accommodation needs to faculty
- Access to resources such as Learning Ally and Bookshare
- Assistive technology (e.g., Kurzweil, CCTV, Smart Pen, JAWS)
- Referrals to campus and community resources
College personnel are available to assist with disability management topics such as course load, learning strategies, and academic planning.
Appeals and Complaints
Students have the right to file a complaint regarding failure to comply with disability-related laws, regulations, or policies. Complaints must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Provost, located in the Union Building.
For questions or additional information, contact the Office of Academic Advising and Accessibility at
aaa.success@wagner.edu.