Disability Services Procedures
The steps to obtain services through DS are described below:
- Admission to Maryville College
Students must meet all prerequisites for admission to Maryville College before receiving services through DS. See the current Maryville College catalog for required admission standards.
- Registration for Services
Students are responsible for disclosing a disability and requesting accommodations. Students must complete the registration for services and provide current documentation which supports the request for reasonable accommodations for the disability. Registration form and documentation requirements are located online at www.maryvillecollege.edu/disability.
- Documentation
Documentation must specify the disability, its impact, and severity, as well as substantiate the need for accommodations. A licensed professional, familiar with the history and functional implications of the disability, must provide the required documentation. If the initial documentation is incomplete or inadequate to determine the extent or needs of the student, DS has the discretion to require additional documentation. Current documentation is required for permanent and/or temporary disabilities. Also, students requesting accommodations for multiple disabilities must provide documentation of all such conditions. The documentation must substantiate current functional limitations.
- Accommodation Determination
After completing the registration form and submitting the necessary documentation, students should contact the DS office and set-up an appointment to determine reasonable accommodations. The official registration and implementation of services cannot begin until the student meets with a DS staff member.
DS professionals believe the student is the most valuable resource for determining effective and reasonable accommodations. DS assists students in becoming self-advocates while supporting their essential needs. DS assists faculty by providing information and by validating and providing necessary accommodations. Students who feel that they are experiencing problems/concerns in classes or the college setting should contact the office as soon as possible to resolve any difficulties they may be experiencing regarding accommodations or access on campus. DS will begin an interactive process with those individuals regarding the problems/concerns.