Eligibility Forms
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Verification
Hearing Disability Verification
Learning Disability Documentation
Medical Disability Verification
Mobility Disability Verification
Psychiatric Disability Verification
Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury
Vision Disability Verification
Misc. Forms
| Welcome Faculty! |
Faculty, Students and the Office of Accessibility all have important roles to play in ensuring that reasonable accommodations are provided to students with disabilities.
Any student with a disability who wishes to receive academic and/or classroom accommodations must provide documentation from a diagnosing professional to the Office of Accessibility, located in Room 1820 Rocket Hall, (419.530.4981). The documentation provided must reflect a disability that currently and substantially limits academic functioning. The Office of Accessibility will determine what accommodations are appropriate and reasonable based on the documentation provided. The specific accommodations needed will be outlined in a letter, which the student delivers to the faculty member.
Presenting this letter provides an opportunity for the student to discuss his/her needs with faculty. Please note that faculty have no obligation to provide accommodation(s) until the letter is received.
The University is not obligated to accommodate unless all the following occur:
OA collaborates with students with documented disabilities, their faculty, and university departments to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to University of Toledo students. Students are taught to use advocacy skills to request authorized accommodations specific to class needs. OA and faculty may not be able to meet all personal preference requests but work together to ensure reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids. Students need to be involved in service decisions and request accommodations. Instructors are involved in a myriad of ways, i.e. assisting students in arranging for note takers, if OA requests assistance, helping to facilitate the exam taking process, and collaborating with students and OA staff to make sure their textbooks are converted to alternative media when needed. Clearly, students, OA staff, and faculty need to work together to ensure access to the classroom and learning and ensure compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 524 and the Americans with Disability Act and opportunities for academic success for all the UT students.
Note: OA does not provide personal assistance or equipment, i.e. homework assistance, typing, personal laptops, personal software, or personal aids.
Please encourage students without a faculty advocacy memo, who self-identify as having a disability to contact the Office of Accessibility (Main Campus)/Academic Enrichment Center (Health Science Campus) so that we may determine their eligibility for services and discuss possible accommodations.
The Office of Accessibility/Academic Enrichment Center is here as a resource for students with disabilities and to support faculty and staff. Together we can make a difference for individuals with disabilities by providing equal access to all programs and services at The University of Toledo!
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| A final Note on Responsibility |
More and more students are entering college life in spite of challenging personal circumstances. This does not mandate lowering the bar for academic achievement.
Faculty are encouraged to modify, rather than waive, course or degree requirements. The University is not required to lower academic standards for students with disabilities. At no time will the Office of Accessibility knowingly recommend an academic or classroom accommodation that will fundamentally alter the objectives of a curriculum, course, or academic program. Input from faculty regarding recommended accommodations is encouraged and appreciated.
Do not let a student make you focus on the disability. Disability is not an excuse. Accommodations are not a free ticket. Rather, the services and accommodations made are intended to provide students equal access and opportunity to demonstrate knowledge. Do not confuse reasonable accommodations with guaranteed outcomes.
For more information on dealing with students with difficulties please feel free to contact the Director of the Office of Accessibility at 419.530.4981. For information regarding The University of Toledo Student Conduct Standards, please contact The University of Toledo Student Conduct Officer at 419.530.4944.
Some of the information presented in this document was obtained, in part, from the University of Michigan-Flint, Counseling Services and Accessibility Services.
Contact Information
Main Campus:
Office of Accessibility
Rocket Hall 1820
Phone: 419.530.4981
VP/TTY: 419.530.2612
Health Science Campus:
Academic Enrichment Center
Milford Library Rooms 506-507
Phone: 419.383.6118