devices, alternative text formats, captioning, and adaptive technology.
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).
A collaborative dialogue between OADS staff and the student (and, when appropriate, faculty or other units) to identify functional limitations and determine reasonable accommodations.
A student who (1) meets the academic and technical standards requisite to admission or participation and (2) has a disability as defined above.
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.
Individual designated by KSU to oversee compliance with Section 504 and ADA for students. The individual is a member of the OADS.
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 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.
OADS staff engage the student in an interactive process to clarify needs and identify reasonable accommodations.