devices, alternative text formats, captioning, and adaptive technology.

Disability

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment (per 29 U.S.C. § 705 and 42 U.S.C. § 12102).

Interactive Process

A collaborative dialogue between OADS staff and the student (and, when appropriate, faculty or other units) to identify functional limitations and determine reasonable accommodations.

Qualified Student with a Disability

A student who (1) meets the academic and technical standards requisite to admission or participation and (2) has a disability as defined above.

Reasonable Accommodation/Academic Adjustment

Modification to policies, practices, or procedures; provision of auxiliary aids or services; or other support that affords a student with a disability equal opportunity to attain the same level of performance or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of university life.

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Individual designated by KSU to oversee compliance with Section 504 and ADA for students. The individual is a member of the OADS.

PROCESS:

Requesting Accommodations

• Students seeking accommodations must submit an accommodation request form and supporting documentation to OADS staff. Forms are available on the OADS webpage and in the OADS office.
• Incoming students are encouraged to submit request as early as possible to allow for review and coordination.

Documentation Guidelines

• Documentation should describe the functional limitations imposed by the disability and the expected impact in an academic environment.
• Determinations regarding the adequacy of documentation rest with OADS staff.

Interactive Process & Determination

• OADS staff engage the student in an interactive process to clarify needs and identify reasonable accommodations.