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FACULTY--FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)

 

How do I extend time on an online test for only one students?

 

What is the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)?

 

What is "504"?

 

How does 504 differ from ADA?

 

What does 504 require at postsecondary institutions?

 

Does 504 mean lower academic standards?

 

What constitutes a disability and how does the OSD know whether a student is disabled?

 

What are my responsibilities?

 

What are the students' responsibilities?

 

How will I know if there are students with disabilities needing accommodations in my classroom?

 

What do I do when I receive an Accommodation Form from the OSD?

 

How can I be sure I am doing what is necessary to provide academic access?

 

Suppose I don't agree the accommodation is necessary?  Can I contact the OSD Coordinator to find out more about a student's disability?

 

Suppose my discipline requires some specific competencies and technical abilities, which cannot be altered?

 

How should I handle a student's disability information?

 

Where do I go for assistance in providing accommodations?

 

What should I do if a student comes directly to me to discuss her/his disability and requests accommodations?