Temporary Conditions

Temporary conditions which are not disabling and are typically medically-related concerns, are addressed through Student Health Services in the Betty White Building. Students with temporarily disabling conditions are urged to contact Student Health Services at (502) 597-6565 for further information.

Reconsideration of Eligibility for Accommodations

Eligibility for accommodations will not be reconsidered unless additional, new information is submitted that was not available to the student upon the initial request for accommodations. Applicants must provide documentation supporting the disability and its impact on the student’s academic performance for the reconsideration process.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES

The DRC will provide any reasonable and customary academic accommodations that a student needs due to his or her disability. DRC services are individualized because every student is a unique individual. The following services are examples of those most commonly needed.

  1. Professional Notification: DRC will provide the student with a form verifying that the student has a disability. This form will describe any academic adjustments needed such as note-takers, interpreters, testing time, use of a recorder, or front row seating. DRC will assist the student in obtaining the needed aids.
  2. Extended-Time Testing: Students who require extra time to complete examinations are generally allowed extra time. Professors may opt to give extended time in the classroom, or students may use the DRC Testing Service where staff proctors the examinations according to the professor’s instructions. It is the student’s responsibility to be certain that a test is scheduled to be taken in the DRC office. If the student’s schedule does not allow time needed to complete the exam, or exams are scheduled in the evenings, the student must arrange with the professor to begin the exam at a more convenient time during disability service office hours.
  3. Education and Outreach: DRC works to increase awareness of the disability related issues. DRC is available to university staff, students, faculty, staff, and administration for consultation on disability issues in postsecondary education.
  4. Accessibility: Students with disabilities who are unable to access classrooms or any area of campus due to physical barriers should contact DRC for assistance. The staff will work through appropriate channels to have these barriers removed.
  5. Accessible Housing: Students with disabilities that will need special accommodations for on-campus housing should indicate the need on their housing application. Also, the student should contact DRC to discuss their needs and fill out a Request for Accommodation Form prior to arrival. Additional information