The Ross Center for Disability Services

Student Handbook

• Introduction
• Eligibility for Services
• Requesting Accommodations
• Services and Accommodations
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Confidentiality
• Grievance Procedure
• Time Lines for Service Requests
• Other Support Services

I) What should you do to become eligible for accommodations?

1. Ask for Disability Documentation Guidelines (Provided by the RCDS) as it pertains to your disability.You can also visit the documentation page to view them online. Read the guidelines before the beginning of school. Gather appropriate documentation for your disability from a licensed professional as it relates to requested accommodations. You are responsible for any costs incurred in obtaining documentation for your disability. Keep a copy of your documentation for your own records. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions (617-287-7430).
    
2. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Ross Center disability service provider. Bring a copy of your documentation to your eligibility meeting.

II) What should you expect during your first intake appointment?

1. Complete a pink Intake Form (located in our reception area).A review of your documentation. A RCDS disability service provider will verify your eligibility for accommodations and discuss what types of services and/or reasonable accommodations you may need at this time. If the initial documentation is incomplete or inadequate to determine the extent of the disability and appropriate accommodation, additional documentation may be requested.
    
2. Complete a Semester Accommodation Form. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of the student to make an appointment with the appropriate RCDS Service provider to discuss his/her eligibility to receive accommodations. If it is determined that you are eligible for specific services and/or reasonable accommodations, you must submit an accurate and complete Semester Accommodation Form each semester. The purpose for resubmission each semester is to assure that the RCDS staff has accurate information for the timely delivery of accommodations, which may change each semester depending on classes taken. Please refer to Requesting Accommodations in the next section.
    
3. A discussion on the use of Confidential Faculty Letter for each of your professors. The purpose of the letter is to verify that you have a disability and that you are registered with the RCDS. It also tells your instructor(s) what types of accommodations you are eligible to receive. You are responsible for meeting with your professor/s to discuss the content of this letter. Both you and your professor should sign it and you MUST return it to the RCDS within a week after it has been signed. This letter will be available to you at least one week prior to the start of classes.
   

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