Students' Rights
Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities
Student Rights
- the right to equal access to postsecondary education
- the right to non-discrimination
- the right to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of your school
- the right to an accessible education
- the right to appropriate accommodations
- the right to have information about your disability kept private
- give you easier work
- change the rules to make it easier for you than other students
Disclosure
- personal devices
- accommodations for personal use
- accommodations which fundamentally alter a school program
This means that schools will not pay for personal care attendants; they do not pay for you to have an accommodation at home to do your homework; and they do not have to provide a preferred accommodation.
Student Responsibilities
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Notify the School: If you need accommodations, register with CDAR. To register, complete a CDAR Application. -
Provide Documentation: It is the student’s responsibility to provide professional documentation of their disability. Information regarding documentation requirements can be found under the Documentation section. - Determine your classes’ requirements and accommodations you may need
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Request Accommodations: Request accommodations as far in advance as possible, preferably at the time you register for classes or housing. -
Maintain contact with CDAR: It is the student’s responsibility to notify CDAR if their accommodations are not working or are no longer needed. -
Meet Academic and Conduct Standards: You are expected to meet the essential requirements of a class or program. You are also required to follow the conduct standards of the university.