Responsibilities of Faculty/Staff Members

It is recommended that your syllabus include a statement addressing the responsibilities of faculty and staff in relation to students with disabilities. Here is an example of a statement that can be included in your syllabus.

ADA ACOMMODATIONS: If you need academic adjustments based on a documented disability, or have any emergency medical information to share about yourself, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with the instructor as soon as possible.

1. If a student presents you with a notification letter from the Disability Support Services Office:
   You have the responsibility to cooperate with DSS in providing authorized accommodations in a reasonable and timely manner. The specific accommodation determines the amount of involvement required
2. If a student does not present you with a notification letter from DSS:
   When a student requests an accommodation without having presented you with the Letter of Introduction from the DSS office, please refer the student to the DSS office which is located in BE 1140.
3. If a student self discloses a disability to you:
   Ask to see the Letter of Introduction from theDSS office. This letter describes the accommodations that the institution is legally mandated to provide. During an office hour or at another convenient time, discuss the letter and the accommodations with the student. Students MUST present a Letter of Introduction from the DSS office to receive testing accommodations. If the student does not have a letter, please refer the student to theDSS office which is located in BE 1140 . Appropriate accommodations will be determined after reviewing documentation of the disability and the student will be issued the letter.
4. If you have a question about the appropriateness of an accommodation:
   Questions about the appropriateness of certain accommodations should be directed to the DSS office by calling 587-4183 .
5. If a disability is suspected:
   Share your concerns with the student regarding his or her performance. If it seems appropriate, refer the student to the DSS office for further discussion and guidance. It is the student's decision whether or not to self-identify to DSS; however, to receive accommodations, disclosure to Disability Support Services office along with proper documentation is required.