ADA Frequently Asked Questions

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ADA Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty Questions

Who is eligible for accommodations?

What is a disability?

What is a "reasonable accommodation"?

How much extended time on tests is reasonable?

Is missing class a reasonable accommodation?

Does the Academic Resource Center provide test accommodation services?

What is the procedure for obtaining accommodations?

The accommodation memo I received just says the student has a "disability". How do I know what the exact disability is?

Doesn't providing accommodations on examinations give an unfair advantage to a student with a disability?

What should I do if I have questions about or disagree with the recommended accommodations?

What should I do when a student discloses a disability?

Why do the student and I have to sign, date and return the accommodation memo to the Director of Academic Resources?

What if the student doesn't tell me about his or her disability until late in the semester?

What should I do if I suspect a student has a disability?

What should I do if a student with a disability is failing?

What should I do if a student for whom I received a memo starts behaving erratically in the classroom?