With the student s written permission, this information is then conveyed through a confidential letter to the instructor. Instructors will not receive a letter for every student with a disability. First, not every student wants or needs services. In these cases, instructors are under no obligation to provide academic adjustments. Second, not all disabilities require the provision of instructional accommodations.
Some disabilities raise issues of physical access.
For example, many older buildings are inaccessible to people with mobility impairments or certain other medical conditions. The law stipulates that, if renovation of a non-accessible building would impose undue hardship on the University, the class or program site must be changed to allow equal access. The instructor letter clearly delineates the responsibilities of the instructor, the student, and the Office of the Dean of Students. Provision of equal access to students with disabilities is an institutional requirement, necessitating a partnership among the student, the instructor, and the Office of the Dean of Students. Instructor s responsibilities Once contacted by the student, you are required to provide the following accommodations stipulated in the instructor letter.