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Accommodation Request Process

It is your responsibility as a student to disclose and request accommodations. While you can inquire about or request accommodations at any time during the academic year, it is important to understand that accommodations are not retroactive in nature. You should complete the accommodation request process as soon as possible, ideally prior to the start of the semester and at any time where additional accommodations may be needed. All accommodation services are provided on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the need of the student is being met appropriately.
Step 1: Determine whether you are eligible for services

Students who have a documented medical condition or disability that substantially limits a major life activity, both temporary and permanent, may qualify for accessibility-based services from the Accessibility Services Center. Though not an exhaustive list, some examples of substantially limiting diagnoses could include those with physical, psychological, medical or learning conditions. Examples include: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, mobility concerns, Type 1 diabetes.

Step 2: Complete self-disclosure through SIF form

Completing the Self-Identification Form helps the center to determine a student's particular needs and individual requests.

Step 3: Submit documentation related to the diagnosis

Documentation must contain your diagnosis, functional limitations caused by diagnosis, recommendations for accommodation and written on official letterhead from the provider's office. Documentation can be emailed to UNMCASC@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

The center has the ability to request additional documentation if the original documentation provided is not sufficient to determine reasonable accommodations by requesting your provider to complete the Provider Evaluation Form. 

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Step 4: Complete intake meeting with ASC staff & develop a plan

During this meeting our staff will continue the interactive process to decide reasonable accommodations based on the student's request for accommodations and documentation provided.

If necessary, the student and Accessibility Services Center staff member will develop an accommodation plan.

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Documentation Guidance

Read to learn more about the documentation and reasonable accommodation guidance.