Institutional decision-making still is accorded respect, but after Wynne, that respect is not unqualified. The article cites other decisions as well. Thus, faculty members who wish to object to the accommodation requests of the students must ensure that their objections involve one of the legitimate factors listed above. However, an assertion that one of these factors applies to the situation is not in and of itself sufficient. Those wishing to challenge accommodation requests must also establish that the specific skills and abilities of the particular student were taken into account, that the identified factor does in fact reflect legitimate concerns regarding the particular situation, and that a good faith effort was made to provide access to the student.
Students also have obligations.
Specifically, once the institution puts reasonable procedures in place, the students must comply with those procedures in making their needs known and requesting specific accommodations. The institution has a right to insist that students follow well-publicized procedures as a condition for receipt of services. Eliminating unilateral decision making regarding the delivery of services. Developing an effective monitoring system.