KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
POLICY TITLE: KYSU Online Disability Accommodations Policy
KYSU Online Disability Accommodations Policy
VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER:
1.3.12
ENTITIES AFFECTED:
Online Students
Online Faculty
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:
Office of General Counsel
Office of Accessibility and Disability Services
Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of Online Education
APPROVED BY:
The Office of Online Education
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE:
7/1/2024
KYSU Online is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment to all students. This policy is meant to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and are not discriminated against on the basis of their disabilities. The policy outlines the responsibilities of faculty and staff members to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. It provides guidance for compliance with legal requirements and best practices for disability accommodations.
All faculty and staff members at Kentucky State University must provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. Faculty and staff must take proactive steps to facilitate accommodations for students with disabilities, including providing accessible course materials, collaborating with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services, and