Disability Services
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), West Coast University abides by the regulation that “no otherwise handicapped individual” shall be excluded from participation in programs and services offered by the University “solely by reason of the handicap.” West Coast University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
Below is an example of some of the responsibilities of the West Coast University Disability Office:
- Disability Office maintains confidential records
- Disability Coordinator(s) conducts initial meeting with the student to review services and required documentation
- Disability Coordinator(s) receives documentation from the student and conducts initial review and evaluation (verifies appropriate documentation, complete submission of documents, verifies disability, if needed consults with faculty, program chair, administrative departments, etc.).
- Disability Coordinator(s) meets with the student to review documentation and appropriate/ reasonable accommodations
- Disability Coordinator(s) certifies approved accommodations.
- Provides the student with “Letter of Accommodation(s)”
- The student signs “Letter of Acknowledgement and Student Responsibility”
- When available, provides the student with additional disability information and resources.
The above list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be affected by the timeliness of the student request and the nature of the accommodation requests. The ADA does not require institutions to provide accommodations that result in undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature of the course or relevant academic program. Students should submit written requests with supporting documentation at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the first day of classes or as soon as practical.
To request reasonable accommodations, students should contact the Student Services Office at their campus and speak with the Disability Services Coordinator.