Responsibilities
University Responsibilities
1. Office of Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is responsible for securing alternative formats for required reading materials, when the accommodation is determined to be appropriate for an individual with a documented disability.
- For additional information regarding eligibility for and the requesting of auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services, go to: Requesting Accommodations.
- For additional information regarding documenting a disability, go to: Documentation Requirements.
2. Faculty
In response to students with disabilities presenting Accommodation Verification Letters (AVL) to instructors, faculty will provide advance lists to students with documented disabilities.
- For additional information regarding AVL’s, go to: Accommodation Verification Letter.
- For additional information regarding required reading materials, go to: Required Reading Materials.
3. Campus
When campus members and University affiliates are aware that an individual
with a documented disability is requesting recommended auxiliary aids, accommodations,
and services from ODS, requests will be honored unless the request would fundamentally
alter the nature, learning outcome of the requirement, or essential functions
of a position within an employment environment.
Employees and Student Responsibilities
Employees and students with disabilities are responsible for:1. Registering with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) for determination of eligibility for alternative formats, as they are for other accommodations due to disability. For additional information about eligibility for and registering with ODS for the receipt of auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services, go to Requesting Accommodations.
2. Collaborating with supervisors, faculty, and staff by securing the information necessary to complete the Required Reading Request Form, available at: Required Reading Materials.
3. Purchasing all materials, such as textbooks in their original form, just as any other student is required to do. For additional information regarding requesting services, go to: Requesting Accommodations.
4. Making requests for specific materials in alternative
formats to ODS. For additional information regarding these requests, go to:
Requesting Alternative Formats.
5. Abiding by the laws, policies, and procedures governing
the use of copyrighted materials by completing the Acknowledgement and Agreement
Under the Chafee Amendment Form. The Acknowledgement and Agreement to Comply
with the Chafee Amendment Form is available at ODS and at: Individual
Acknoweledgement and Agreement Form.
6. Completing an Alternative Format Agreement Form. The Form is available for pick up at ODS and at: Alternative Format Agreement Form.
7. Understanding the receipt of alternative formats in advance of the course/program is dependent upon auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services deemed appropriate for the individual. For additional information on requesting accommodations, go to: Requesting Accommodations.
8. Picking up the materials at ODS.
9. Completing the Material/Equipment Loan Form with the Program Coordinator at ODS, prior to receiving the alternative formats.
10. Returning all materials on loan from ODS within ten University working days¹ of the end of each term/semester or period of employment. Upon return, all individuals need to complete the Material/Equipment Loan Form with the Disability Specialist at ODS.
11. Understanding the failure to return alternative format materials will result in a University Hold being placed on a student’s University account. The return of materials in employment situations will be treated as any other situation where University property is not returned. For additional information regarding University Holds, go to: University Holds.
¹ University days means days when the University is open for normal business operations.
Campus Guests Who Have Disabilities
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) recognizes that campus guests who have disabilities may have accommodation needs in order to participate in Drexel University’s programs and activities. If guests are requesting a modification or adjustment due to a disability to attend a program or an event, go to: Campus Events for additional information.