This should be done prior to or early in the term, to allow time for plans to be made and carried out. If the teacher is a graduate teaching assistant, the request should be referred to the faculty member in charge of the course. The instructor should arrange a meeting with the student to discuss the request. The SAAR describes the types of accommodation that have been recommended for that student by the university's Disability Resources professional staff. If the student doesn't have the completed form, he or she should obtain it from the Disability Resources staff prior to the meeting.
Information regarding the student's disability is confidential.
The instructor should not inquire about the nature of the disability itself, since the student is not legally required to explain it. The instructor and the student should be able to reach an agreement as to the accommodations that will be made. If the instructor disagrees with a recommendation made on the SAAR, or if the instructor believes that the student is requesting an accommodation that goes beyond the SAAR's recommendations, he or she should discuss those concerns with a staff member at Disability Resources. If the instructor and the staff member are unable to reach an agreement, the issue should be discussed with the instructor's department executive officer and, if still unresolved, should be referred to the college liaison for resolution. The college liaison will in turn consult with the Affirmative Action Office to insure that whatever action is taken is in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.