Important Related Information

Disability/ADA Training
DS is available to provide individual disability/ADA training for departments and units on campus. These training sessions are done in collaboration with the ADA coordinator and can be tailored to the specific needs of a department or unit. (303-492-8671)

Emergency Evacuation
Each building should have an emergency evacuation plan for people with disabilities. Consult with the ADA coordinator for specifics. (303-492-6706)

Grievance Process
To file a formal grievance based on discrimination, contact the Department of Equal Opportunity (Willard Hall 209, 303-492-6706).

Parking on Campus for People with Disabilities
Disability parking permits for campus parking areas may be acquired by submitting an Application for Disability Parking Privileges form. This form is available at Parking Services, 1050 Regent Drive, Campus Box 502, 303-492-7384. A state issued disability license plate or permit is required when using disability parking meters or spaces on campus; in Boulder County, call 303-441-3510.

Residence Halls
Students with disabilities should direct requests for disability-related accommodations to the Department of Housing. DS will provide a letter verifying the documentation of a disability, upon the student's request. The Department of Housing makes the final determination regarding the student's request.

Disability Services is available to provide information and/or training to residence hall staff regarding disability-related issues. It is important that residence hall staff be aware of potential barriers to access (communication, physical, program, attitudinal, etc.) that may exist and are encouraged to work with DS to remove as many barriers as possible. (See "Sensitivity and Awareness of Disabilities.")

Staff and Faculty with Disabilities
Disability Services and the ADA coordinator work together to provide support, advocacy, and services to staff and faculty with disabilities. These two offices can assist in the determination of appropriate accommodations, campus referral, and the provision of technical information. All information is confidential.

Temporary Disabilities
Although students with temporary disabilities are not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Services is available to assist these students with their needs. Faculty can refer students with temporary disabilities to DS where a disability specialist will work individually with the student to determine appropriate intervention and support services, if any. This could include test accommodations, resources for physical access, classroom and/or lab needs.

Test Anxiety
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding test accommodations relates to test anxiety. While DS acknowledges that students may be highly impacted by test anxiety, it is not, in and of itself, a disability. Therefore, DS cannot advocate for a student who requests test accommodations related to anxiety. Also, faculty members are not legally required to provide test accommodations for students with test anxiety.