To maintain confidentiality, the notes or tapes should be handled through the teacher. Some flexibility in meeting deadlines for assignments, tests, etc. is also necessary if the student falls behind due to the nature of the disability. Any unusual or bizarre behavior should be reported immediately to the disAbled Student Support Services office or the CAPS Center. These two departments generally work closely together in serving students with psychological disorders. Please be careful to maintain the student's confidentiality and avoid disseminating any information beyond these two departments.
Psychological disorders are frequently misunderstood and sometimes feared.
The greatest difficulty facing the student with a psychological disorder is usually the attitude of others. Mental Health Net National Institute on Mental Health Mental Health Infosource Internet Mental Health Top of page DisAbled Student Support Services does not expect you to change course guidelines or standards. The purpose of accommodations is to ensure equal educational opportunity. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call disAbled Student Support Services. The notetakers will be provided with notetaking paper to facilitate the process.