Faculty Rights
Students with disabilities expect equal access and opportunities, not alterations in academic expectations. Clear academic requirements and course objectives are essential. Modifications may need to be made in the way a student demonstrates knowledge, but not in the academic proficiency standards.
The purpose of accommodations and modifications is “to reduce or eliminate any disadvantages that may exist because of the disability. Institutions are not required by law to waive specific courses or academic requirements considered essential to a particular program or degree.
Right to Verification of Disability
- A student requesting specific classroom accommodations through SDAC must have verification and documentation of such a need on file at SDAC.
- Faculty are not required to accommodate based on disability without confirmation from SDAC.