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114 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
803/323-2225
803/323-3001 (fax)
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Policy Title

Accommodations and Services for Students with Disabilities

Statement

Accommodations and support services are reasonable adjustments to the classroom and campus that provide students with equity access to education at Winthrop University. Accommodations and support services are individualized and determined via an interactive process, involving the student, any history of disability, impairment, condition, or accommodation, and evidence of a positive connection between the requested accommodation and the limitations of any major life activity.

Scope

Students with a disability(s), as defined by the ADA, or medical or psychological conditions that impacts the student's ability to actively participate in campus and campus related activities.

Policy Number:3.8.1.1
Effective Date:10/01/2016
Date Reviewed: 10/01/2016
Last Review Date: Aug 1 2008 12:00AM
Responsible Official: Office of Accessibility
Responsible Office: Vice President of Student Affairs
Contact Information:

Student Affairs

238 DiGiorgio Center

Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA

803/323-2251

803/323-2395 (fax)

Definitions

1.0 Specific meanings of bold terms seen throughout this policy can be found within the University's policy definition glossary by following the link below.

1.1 http://www.winthrop.edu/policy-definitions-glossary

Accommodations are reasonable adjustments to the classroom and campus that provide students with equity access to education at Winthrop. Accommodations are determined via an interactive process, case-by-case, involving the student, any history of accommodations, evidence of a positive connection between the requested accommodation and the limitations of any major life activity, as well as appropriate documentation. Reasonable accommodations determined via this process may include, but are not limited to: Accessible computers and assistive technology, accessible classrooms, accessible residence halls, Braille and large print, note-takers and/or recording devices, priority registration, reader/scribe, sign-language interpreters, testing accommodations, assistive listening devices, electronic textbooks, emotional support animals, etc.

  1. Student self-identifies with the Office of Accessibility (QA) by arranging an
  2. Intake/Welcome meeting; email accessibility@winthrop.edu, call 803/323-3290, or come by in­person (Crawford 108) to schedule a convenient appointment
  3. Interactive process is engaged to determine any appropriate and reasonable accommodations (additional documentation may be requested by OA at this time)
  4. Accommodation letter is crafted and emailed (or delivered by student, at student request) to faculty/staff requested by student
  5. OA assists with provision of accommodation, as needed
  6. Student notifies faculty of email (preferably during office hours) and requests faculty signature on OA provided form (to be returned to OA after receipt of signatures, but within two weeks of receipt)
  7. Student and/or Faculty contact OA regarding any accommodation concerns, as soon as possible
  8. Student upholds personal responsibility associated with engagement of accommodations; such as relevant communication
  9. Student is responsible for authorizing OA to send accommodation letters each semester, or if any adjustments are requested for accommodations
  10. Contact OA for any other questions/concerns


Equity of access and independence are the primary goals in providing accommodations for students with disabilities. Students should be aware that while accommodations are intended to remove barriers to learning, they do not ensure success.

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