Determination and Provision of Accommodations
As per section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and program modifications will be provided to qualified students with a disability to enable that student to have an equal opportunity to participate in any program, course, activity, or service offered by the Institute. An equal opportunity means an opportunity to attain the same level of performance or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges as are available to similarly-situated individuals without a disability.
The Institute is obligated to provide academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and/or program modifications (accommodations) only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (student) with a disability. It is the responsibility of the student with a disability to inform the Institute that an accommodation is needed. When a qualified student with a disability requests accommodations, the Institute will make a reasonable effort to provide an accommodation, adjustment, and/or auxiliary aids that is effective for the student. Students will be provided with a written response regarding eligibility for services and recommended accommodations (if any) once appropriate documentation has been reviewed.
Admissions decisions, evaluation of performance, course examinations and other measures of achievement, will be conducted with appropriate accommodations or modifications to ensure that the decision and evaluation reflects the students merit and achievement rather than reflecting the impact of a disability.