This website outlines the procedures for documenting a disability and for requesting accommodations. It also explains resources on campus that can enable you to take up that challenge and lists the individuals on campus who are available to assist you. It is, however, ultimately up to you to carve out the path of a fulfilling college experience despite the challenges a disability may present. What is a Disability Persons with disabilities, which substantially limit one or more major life activities, those having a record of such impairment, or those regarded as having such an impairment, are protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Federal Law defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of that individual.
Laws regarding disabilities, and our understanding of disabilities, in general, are ever-changing.
Although we make every effort to keep our material current, from time to time the laws and our policies change. When that happens, your Disability Coordinator will have the latest information for you. When to Seek An Accommodation Students are expected to assume personal responsibility for notifying the appropriate Brandeis faculty or staff member in a timely manner when there are issues of physical safety or access to programs and facilities with which they need assistance. Whom to Approach Brandeis believes in a team approach that is reasonable, practical, and useful. The Disability Coordinator listed for your school is your primary liaison.