Who is Eligible for Accommodations and Services under the ADA and Section 504?
A student with a disability is any person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. A qualified individual with a disability in the context of post-secondary education is a student who meets the academic and technical standards requisite to admission and participation in Vassar’s programs and activities. It is the responsibility of the student with the disability to self identify to the Office of Disability and Support Services, to provide appropriate documentation, and to request accommodations in a timely manner.
