Students must submit documentation in line with AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) and ADAA (Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act) guidelines. This documentation must establish the presence of a disability and its impact on college functioning. Required documentation may include:

• IEPs
• Psycho-educational or neuropsychological evaluations
• Medical statements from healthcare providers

In high school, accommodations are determined by an IEP team, often without student input. In college, students are responsible for requesting and coordinating their own accommodations.

No. Each testing agency has its own procedures and documentation requirements. Students may need to provide additional evidence to meet their standards.

• Submit the Academic Accommodations Request Form.
• Include supporting documentation from a treating healthcare provider using the Disability Documentation Guidelines.
• Schedule a meeting with the Disability Services to review and discuss accommodations.

Elizabethtown College is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all students, including those with disabilities. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the College prohibits discrimination based on disability and provides a structured process for students to address concerns related to accommodations or access. If a student believes they have been denied appropriate accommodations or otherwise discriminated against due to a disability, they are encouraged to begin by seeking an informal resolution. Should the issue remain unresolved, a formal grievance procedure is available to ensure fair consideration and resolution of the matter.

• General Academic Accommodations
• Screen Reader Information
• E-Text User Resources

Visit the linked resources for:

• Academic accommodations
• Screen readers
• E-text services

Students must notify Disability Services at the start of each semester. Students then:

• Indicate which professors should receive the accommodation letter
• Meet individually with professors to discuss implementation

Students may choose to take tests in either:

• The classroom with peers (arranged with professor)
• A quiet space with reduced distractions or assistive tech in The Learning Zone or Disability Services

They must email:

• A digital copy of the exam
• Date/time the student will test
• Contact info for questions during the exam
• Specific testing instructions
• Standard exam time limit

If you have:

• 3 exams in one day → you may request rescheduling
• 2 exams with extended time → counts as 9 hours of testing

While faculty aren’t obligated to reschedule under standard conditions, these requests may count as accommodations and should be submitted 5 class days prior to final exams.

Depending on documentation, modifications may include:

• First-floor rooms
• Rooms near bathrooms
• ADA grab bars
• Smoke/fire detectors with strobes
• Single rooms
• Rooms with specific HVAC systems

• Submit the Housing Accommodations Request Form
• Submit documentation from your healthcare provider (Disability Documentation Form)
• Meet with Disability Services

After review, Disability Services collaborates with Community Living to find a suitable solution.

You’ll be placed on a waiting list. Disability Services will notify you of the status and your options.

Accommodations are re-evaluated annually. Students must notify Disability Services of changes in needs.

• Single Room
• Year-Round Air Conditioning
• Assistance Animals

• February 1 – Returning students
• July 1 – New students
• Late requests reviewed based on availability

• Clarity of need and documentation
• Space availability
• Viable alternatives
• Health/academic impact

Students with food-related disabilities like celiac disease, shellfish/milk/nut allergies. Sensitivities alone (e.g., preferences or intolerances) don’t qualify under ADA, but dining staff can assist with ingredient education.

• Pre-ordering menu items
• Special meal prep without allergens
• Allergy-free food storage and prep space
• Designated cooler access

Yes, on a case-by-case basis, after consistent engagement with Dining and Disability Services.

• Submit the Dining Request Form
• Submit provider documentation
• Meet with Disability Services to develop a custom accommodation letter

• Documentation clarity
• Alternative solutions
• Impact if not approved

Note: Modifications are free in the Marketplace, but not at Jays Nest, Blue Bean Café, or Jay Truck.

IDEA (K–12) promotes success through mandated support. ADAA (college) ensures access but does not mandate specific supports. Many high school modifications are not considered reasonable in college.

Help your student understand the accommodations they’ve used, promote independence, and start discussions with Disability Services early.

The student. They must submit documentation and consistently use approved accommodations.

• Peer tutoring
• Writing support
• Workshops (study skills, time management)

Email Disability Services in advance to arrange:

• Sign language interpreters
• Captioning
• Accessibility assistance

Contact Disability Services as early as possible. Requests made fewer than 10 days in advance will be honored as best as possible.

Faculty and academic departments must ensure:

• Inclusive instruction and accessible course materials
  
• Compliance with all accommodation requests
• Clear identification of essential course elements
• Communication with Disability Services if an accommodation may affect essential requirements

Faculty must maintain confidentiality and ensure that accommodations are implemented discreetly.

Disability Services evaluates medical documentation and meets with students. Faculty input may be requested for performance-based or fieldwork components.

Only those who meet disability criteria and submit sufficient documentation are eligible. Students must still meet essential academic standards.

Submit required textbooks via the Bookstore’s Faculty Adoptions Procedure. Additional materials must be made accessible, e.g., using Acrobat Pro (available in department offices).

Yes, if it's an approved accommodation. Students must sign a Recorded Lecture Agreement, kept on file with Disability Services.

FM systems amplify instructors’ voices through a lapel mic and are useful for students with hearing loss. Learn more at pepnet.org .

Examples include facing the class while speaking, using captioned media, and speaking clearly for students who rely on lip-reading.

If a student with hearing loss is in class, only captioned media may be used. Faculty can arrange captioning through Disability Services or directly.

Students will bring an official accommodations letter to faculty each semester. Faculty must review and implement accommodations or contact Disability Services if a request is unreasonable.

Include: “If you have a documented disability and would like to request accommodations in order to access course material, activities, or requirements, please contact Disability Services…”

Yes. Faculty are encouraged to read the disability access statement aloud at the start of each semester.