What is the DRC policy regarding the disclosure of information about a students disability?
A. CONFIDENTIALITY The information a student shares with faculty about his or her disability is confidential information and must be treated as such, according to the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, (20 U.S.C. 1232g). Avoid discussing disability issues at the front of the class or in the presence of other students. Information about a student’s disability should not be shared with other faculty members or staff, unless they have a legitimate educational need to know [you may need to consult with University 504/ADA Compliance Officer regarding this issue]. Written material about a specific student and his or her disability needs to be regarded as “confidential” material, with restricted access to the file (e.g., limiting access to other student workers or faculty/staff). In some cases, the student’s disability may be obvious. The majority of students have hidden disabilities that they may or may not choose to reveal. While some students have become com
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