Disabilities Guidebook

The Disabilities Guidebook can be downloaded in sections (as a pdf. document) by using the sidebar on the right side of the screen. Click on any section to view or print.  The sections are delineated as follows:

Section 1:  Mission Statement of Disabilities Services

Section 2:  Suggestions for Working with Students with Disabilities

2.1  Preferred terminology

2.2  Etiquette & respectful practice

2.3  Teaching and learning suggestions

2.4  Confidentiality in the classroom              

Section   3:  Elon University Policies and Procedures for Access of Qualified Individuals with Disabilities

3.1     Policy foundation

3.2    Elon University policy statement

3.3     Rights & responsibilities of the University

3.4      Rights and responsibilities of individuals with disabilities

3.5      Reasonable accommodation

3.6      Eligibility for services

3.7      Procedure for requesting accommodation

3.8      Procedure for dispute resolution / grievance

Section   4:  Documentation of Disability

           4.1   Documentation as eligibility for accommodation

           4.2   Confidentiality of documentation

Section   5:  Accommodating Qualified Students with Disabilities

           5.1   Substitutions 

           5.2   Alternative testing

           5.3   Assistive technology

           5.4   Closed-Captioned videos

           5.5   Audio-Taped lectures

           5.6   Faculty liason

           5.7   Final exams

           5.8   Interpreting services

           5.9   Note-Taking assistance

           5.10 Off-Campus facilities, internships, programs

           5.11 Personal needs

           5.12  Readers

           5.13 Scribe/Typist for papers or exams

           5.14 Service animals   

           5.15  Absences

Section 6   Access to the Elon University Campus

6.1    Activities:  Theater productions, guest speakers, etc.

6.2    Admissions, readmission, and registration

6.3    Facilities:  Buildings and other

6.4    Field Trips and other off-campus activities

6.5    Financial aid

6.6    Housing

6.7    Inclement weather access

6.8    Parking permits

6.9    Temporary Parking permit

6.10 Emergency response 

6.11 Publication of disability services

6.12  Recruitment                                

6.13  Scholarships              

6.14 Student conduct

6.15 Student employment 

6.16 TTD / TTY technology locations

6.17 Student health services

6.18 Academic advising

6.19 Career services  

6.20 Counseling center

Appendices

A.  Definitions

B.  Evaluation and Documentation criteria

C.   Information and Suggestions for Teachers of Students with Disabilities

D.   Disability Disclosure and Request for Accommodation form

E.    Disability Verification and Notice of Accommodation

F.    Faculty Verification of Request for Accommodation

G.  Release of Information

H.  Student Responsibilities When Working with an Interpreter

I.    Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

J.    Interpreter Responsibilities

K.   Emergency Medical Protocol

L.   Tape Recording Agreement                                                      

M.  Testing Accommodation Form

N.   Policy on Service Animals

O.  A Discussion of Extended Testing Time

Bibliography and Suggested References