CHAPTER 5 POLICIES PERTAINING TO CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
SECTION 7 - EQUAL ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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STATEMENT OF POLICY
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) supports access to educational opportunities, programs, and university related events to qualified individuals with disabilities. UWSP provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the educational process. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) complies with the Board of Regent’s policy 14-10 “Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability.”
PROGRAM AND CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATION
Program and course accommodations are managed through the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case, individual basis through an interactive process. Please refer to the DRC website for current policies and procedures. The student, DRC professional, and if necessary, other professionals (e.g. faculty members, medical professionals, lab managers or residential living staff) will determine reasonable modifications. The determination of reasonable accommodations is based on the student’s abilities, the essential functions of the course or experience, and the physical environment. If a student believes that accommodation(s) recommended by DRC are inappropriate or insufficient, they may appeal to the Dean of the University College.
Program Accommodation
Program accommodation recommendations from DRC must be approved by the appropriate dean. Decisions may be appealed to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Classroom Accommodation
Faculty members and instructors will be notified in writing of a classroom accommodation in a timely manner. Accommodations may or may not require faculty/instructor participation. Faculty and instructors are required to support or provide accommodations as specified by DRC. Faculty/instructors will be notified if a sign language interpreter, captionist, aide, or service animal will be in their classroom prior to the start of each academic session.
Faculty and staff with questions about accommodations should contact: