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Procedures for TCU Students with Disabilities

UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE:

Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding postsecondary students with disabilities.

· No otherwise qualified individual shall be denied access to or participation in the services, programs and activities of TCU solely on the basis of a disability.

· The University shall provide reasonable accommodations for each eligible student who (a) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, (b) has a record or history of such impairment, or (c) is regarded as having such impairment.

· The TCU Coordinator for Student Disabilities Services is located in the Center for Academic Services, Sadler Hall Room 11. Appointments are available upon request by calling 817-257-7486.

DOCUMENTATION:

To apply for accommodations, each eligible student must present to the Coordinator relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports that meet the University’s official guidelines. Information concerning a student’s disability is treated in a confidential manner in accordance with University policies as well as applicable federal and state laws.

· The student also completes an Intake Packet that includes a procedures acknowledgement form, a release of information form, and a student information sheet.

· Documentation presented to the Coordinator shall be reviewed by appropriate University professional(s) to verify the existence of a disability.

· Each student’s application is handled on an individualized, case-by-case basis.

· Further documentation may be required to substantiate the claim of a disability or to assist the University in determining appropriate accommodations.

ACCOMMODATIONS, SERVICES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Eligible students seeking accommodations should contact the Coordinator early in the academic term for which they are seeking accommodations.

· The Coordinator shall prepare letters to appropriate faculty members concerning specific, reasonable academic adjustments for the student.

· The student is responsible to promptly deliver accommodation letters, to confer with faculty members, and to return signed Verification Forms to the Coordinator in the Center for Academic Services.

· The Coordinator is available to consult with the student and with University faculty and staff to ensure delivery of appropriate support services.

· The Coordinator serves as a liaison between the student and the faculty member as needed.

APPEALS:

Students who wish to appeal a decision regarding appropriate accommodations shall do so in writing to the Affirmative Action Officer, who shall decide the appeal.

· The Affirmative Action Officer’s decision may be appealed within 7 calendar days in writing to the Provost, whose decision may be appealed in writing to the Chancellor within 7 calendar days.

· At any step during such an appeal, the person requesting the appeal may confidentially consult with appropriate professionals/advisors within or outside the University.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Student Disabilities Services Coordinator may be contacted at the Center for Academic Services, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297710, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, (817) 257- 7486.

Sadler Hall, Room 11

Fax (817) 257-5358

www.acs.tcu.edu