How do I verify the eligibility of a student who simply tells me that he or she is disabled and requires accommodations?
UST Counseling and Disability Services, in conjunction with the Committee for Academic Accommodations, is regarded as the on-campus authority to verify disabilities and determine whether a student qualifies for academic accommodations. All students receiving accommodations have presented the necessary documentation, which has been verified by the C&DS staff. Each semester, you should receive a C&DS letter from the student that states granted accommodations.
On the Texas Tech University campus Student Disability Services is regarded as the authority to verify disabilities and determine whether a student qualifies for academic accommodations. All students eligible for accommodations have presented the necessary documentation and been verified by the SDS staff.
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