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Students with Disabilities

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Federal law requires that Nebraska Wesleyan make “reasonable accommodations” to ensure that people with disabilities will have equal access to all educational programs, activities, and services.

Therefore, Nebraska Wesleyan University, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), recognizes the University’s obligation to make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.

A “reasonable accommodation” is defined as any change in an environment or in the way things are customarily done that

1. enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal opportunities; and
2. does not fundamentally alter the nature of the activity, service, or program.

A “disabled” person is defined as one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially affects one or more major life activities.

DO YOU REQUIRE ACCOMODATIONS?
To facilitate plans for any reasonable accommodations, it is the responsibility of students with disabilities, following their admission to Nebraska Wesleyan, to notify the University of their disabilities, to document their needs and to request accommodation.

If a student believes that Nebraska Wesleyan University is failing to provide reasonable accommodation for a disability, the student should:

1. Discuss the lack of accommodation with the faculty or staff member who is most directly involved in the situation. If the problem is not resolved, the student should:
2. Consult with the Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator (Prof. McBride, Old Main 309, 465.2346, smcbride@nebrwesleyan.edu). If the Coordinator is unable to facilitate a resolution the student should:
3. Consult with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Dr. Peter Heckman, Smith Curtis 311, 465.2312, pheckman@nebrwesleyan.edu). If the Associate Dean is unable to facilitate a resolution the student may:
4. Petition the Disability Appeal Decision Committee in writing. This committee consists of the Provost, the Vice President for Student Life and the Vice President for Finance Administration. The Disability Appeal Decision Committee may seek statements from any and all students, faculty or staff involved. The decision of this committee is final.