How do I handle requests for accommodations when a student does not provide a Faculty Memo from dS?
All requests for accommodations based on disability needs should be made to the dS Office by the student. Faculty can make a statement to that effect to the student and encourage them to contact us so we can explore all possibilities with him.her. Please note:Faculty may provide any accommodation they wish without documentation and there might be situations where this is appropriate. However, the student needs to know that the next instructor may not handle the request the same way. It has occured that students without disabilities request an adjustment when they learn another student is eligible. There are two very important things to remember concerning this issue. First, always protect the right of the student with a disability to privacy regarding the disability. This is a confidential issue and many students would not want others in the class to know what their disability is or that it exists. Second, if a student approaches you asking for the same adjustment, respond by stating w
