How do I know if a student has a disability?
You will probably know only if a student presents a 504 Accommodation letter to you from Student Disability Services. This letter indicates the accommodations for which the student legally qualifies.

• Medical disabilities, such as diabetes, asthma, migraines
• Learning disabilities, such as a reading disorder, math disorder, ADHD
• Psychiatric disabilities, such as depression, anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome

• Students must present documentation from a qualified professional clearly stating a diagnosis of a disability to the Student Disability Services Office.
• A Disability Counselor will interview the student, review the documentation and determine the appropriate accommodations.

Do I need to know the nature of the student's disability?
Our responsibility is to keep all documentation and diagnoses confidential. There are times when students are comfortable discussing their disability with professors, but in most cases students choose not to disclose the nature of their disability. Faculty may contact the student’s Disability Counselor to find out helpful ways to work with a particular student.

• Utilization of the testing center
• Class absences
• Need for additional time on an assignment

What are my grading responsibilities if a student cannot pass the course requirements while using accommodations?
Students with disabilities are required to meet the same academic requirements as other students. If they cannot meet the standards, then you should grade them as you would any other student.

• Talk to the student confidentially.
• Share your observations of their behaviors with them.
• Refer him/her to the Student Disability Services Office.