What is the procedure for getting disability services and accommodations at New England College?
To be eligible for accommodations, the student will need to have current, appropriate test results (for example, WAIS, Woodcock-Johnson, reading and writing tests) on file with our office, and will need to complete the Needs Assessment process. The test results are usually found in the report that is given to families when a diagnosis is made or re-testing is done. The testing must be administered by a licensed, qualified professional, and must include a diagnosis and specific recommendations. IEPs, minutes from 504 planning meetings, or letters from school officials are not acceptable as documentation. Other types of disabilities (other than LD) must be documented by a certified medical and/or mental health professional, and must include a detailed diagnosis, what tests the diagnosis is based on, recommendations, and reasons for specific suggested accommodations. Testing can be no more than three years old. The College reserves the right to review documentation and determine individua
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