Students with Disabilities Rights & Responsibilities
As a student with a disability seeking accommodations at ¸£Àû¼§ (¸£Àû¼§), you have the following rights and responsibilities.
Rights of students with disabilities seeking accommodations at ¸£Àû¼§
- Full and equal access to the educational programs, services, activities, and facilities of the University
- Reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services, as supported by documentation and approved by the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
- Confidentiality of information regarding your disability, except as disclosures are required or permitted by law
- Information in an accessible format
- Right to file a grievance if you believe that you have experienced disability discrimination at ¸£Àû¼§ (see the Grievance Resolution Procedures in Academic Policy Statement 811006, Disabled Student Policy)
Responsibilities of students with disabilities seeking accommodations at ¸£Àû¼§
- Meet the academic and technical standards for participation in the University's educational programs
- Register with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), per the Procedure to Request Services
- Submit disability documentation to SSD that is consistent with the SSD General Documentation Guidelines
- If approved for SSD services, request Accommodation Letters from SSD for academic courses in a timely manner
- As necessary, communicate with instructors and SSD regarding the implementation of accommodations
- Apprise SSD in a timely manner of any concerns regarding the effectiveness or implementation of accommodations
- Notify SSD in a timely manner of any changes in your mental and/or physical condition warranting different or additional accommodations and submit documentation supporting such need
Please contact the SSD Office at 936-294-3512 or disability@shsu.edu with any questions you may have regarding the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities.