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Texas Christian University complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding 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 an impairment, or (c) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Each eligible student is responsible for presenting relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities. 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. Documentation presented to the Coordinator shall be reviewed by appropriate University professional(s) to verify the existence of a disability. Further documentation may be required from the student to substantiate the claim of a disability or to assist the University in determining appropriate accommodations.

Eligible students seeking accommodations should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible 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 students. The student is responsible for delivering accommodations letters, conferring with faculty members, and returning validation of the receipt of information to the Coordinator. The Coordinator shall consult with the student and with University faculty and staff to ensure delivery of appropriate support services and shall serve as liaison between the student and the faculty member as needed.

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 within 7 calendar days directed to the Chancellor. At any step during such an appeal, the person deciding the appeal may confidentially consult with appropriate professionals/advisors within or outside the University.

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

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Release of Information

The Center for Academic Services at Texas Christian University requires three working days written notice for release of copies of any releasable, confidential, student disability records to the student or student’s designee. Three working days following the receipt of the completed confidential release of records form signed by the student, who must also present his/her picture identification (TCU or state ID card), the Center will release copies that are authorized by the Director or Director’s designee as releasable to the student in person (with appropriate picture identification) or via U.S. Mail or fax to the student or student’s designee.