90|Page Disability Services Kutztown University is committed to increasing access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities by creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, and by promoting equity and fairness for all. KU adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Act of 2008. The Disability Services Office (DSO) coordinates services and accommodations to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs, services, and facilities. To request reasonable accommodations, students must self-disclose their disability / diagnosis to the Disability Services Office by completing an Accommodation Request Form and submitting documentation that adheres to documentation guidelines. Documentation guidelines can be reviewed on the DSO website (http://www.kutztown.edu/DSO). Once approved, students are responsible for sharing their accommodation plans with faculty each semester through the DSO’s Accommodate portal. Note: Disabilities related to military service, including physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are protected under the ADA. All disability-related information and documentation are kept private and confidential. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, extended test time, a distractionreduced testing environment, note-taking assistance, alternate text format (such as accessible PDFs), priority registration, and other auxiliary aids and services. For students with disabilities and their helpers, please note the “Emergency Evacuation for Persons with Disabilities” at: Emergency Evacuation for Persons with Disabilities (https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrative-offices/disability-services-(dso)/current-students/evacuations.html). For students with disabilities who utilize a trained Service Animal, please review KU’s Service Animal Handler guidelines at: Service Animals (https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/disability-services-(dso)/serviceanimals.html). Disability Services seeks to provide an atmosphere of support and affirmation for students with disabilities. Students with accessibility or accommodation concerns should contact the Disability Services Office, located at 215 Stratton Administration Center (610-683-4108). The Director of Disability Services will review the concern and work towards a resolution. If the matter is not resolved at this stage, the student may follow the formal grievance process through the Office of Social Equity, Old Main 02 (610-683-4700) for complaints of discrimination and/or denial of approved accommodations, or initiate the Accommodation Appeal Process by completing the DSO Concern Form available on the DSO website under “Forms”: Disability Services Office forms (https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/disability-services-(dso)/forms.html). The Disability Services Office (DSO) is located at Stratton Administration Building 215. For more information, please visit Disability Services Office (http://www.kutztown.edu/DSO), call 610-683-4108, or email DSO@kutztown.edu.
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