Accommodation Reconsideration

Overview

The Office of Disability Services is the University office designated to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act. If a student’s accommodation request(s) cannot be supported by current documentation, then a specific rationale will be provided. Students who disagree with a determination have the option to request a reconsideration.

Level 1: Reconsideration

If a student has additional disability documentation, new information, or wishes to further clarify their needs, they can contact their DS Staff Member to request a reconsideration. This process provides an opportunity to review a prior Disability Services decision while taking the new information into consideration.

Level 2: Formal Appeal

 If a student remains dissatisfied with the reconsideration decision, they may request a formal review of the determination. Students should submit a request for a formal review in writing to the DS Director as soon as possible following their receipt of the written determination. The DS Director will review the details of the reconsideration decision and may request additional information if needed as part of the process to ensure a thorough reassessment.

Note: As part of these processes, the DS staff or the Director may need to contact you via email or request a meeting to gather further information.

Reconsideration vs. Grievance – Which one do I need?

Reconsideration: Students who disagree with a determination of eligibility for accommodations have the option to request an accommodation reconsideration. This process is specifically designed to provide a review of a prior Disability Services decision in cases where a requested accommodation was not approved.

Grievance: A grievance is a report of alleged discrimination on the basis of disability regarding University services, activities, programs, or benefits. Students seeking to address such concerns should follow the steps detailed on the Student Grievance Procedure webpage.