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2019-2020 Student Handbook 42 about these guidelines should contact the Dean of Students (303-357-5838). Please note: these guidelines are not intended to create contractual or other legally enforceable rights, or to waive Denver Seminary's rights or status under law. Student Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Students who have an ADA recognized disability and desire reasonable accommodations in order to participate in Seminary classes and programs, utilize Seminary equipment and learning resources, or have access to Seminary facilities, must contact the Dean of Students. Students should be prepared to provide the following information in order for reasonable accommodations to be considered: Medical diagnosis of disability and medical documentation from a qualified specialist that establishes the nature and extent of the disability, including the basis for the diagnosis along with dates of testing (when applicable). A description of how the disability affects the student's educational performance and/or capacity to perform in the classroom and meet academic requirements. A description of the accommodation(s) the student and/or physician believes will assist the student in overcoming the need, problem, or barrier caused by the disability along with any other information the student feels will assist the Dean of Students in evaluating the request. In order for the Dean of Students to appropriately evaluate the need, problem or barrier, the student's circumstances, and the requested arrangements, students should submit such requests as early as possible. A student's failure to submit a request in a timely manner may lead to denial or delay in reviewing the request. Additionally, in some situations the Dean of Students or designee may need to communicate directly with the student's medical provider in order to review the student's needs and to determine whether specific accommodations are reasonable and appropriate. Students are encouraged to cooperate with the Dean of Students' requests for information to help facilitate the evaluative process. Disability Services Complaint Procedure Any student who has a complaint concerning the Seminary's compliance with ADA/Section 504 may either choose to seek an informal resolution by meeting with the Dean of Students or by submitting a formal complaint. Procedures for filing a formal complaint are as follows: 1. The complaint must be filed with the Dean of Students' office no later than 15 calendar days after the decision or action that gave rise to the complaint. 2. The Dean of Students or designee will review the complaint and supporting material as soon as is reasonably possible and may have to conduct an investigation. The investigation may include requesting more information from the student or others, including relevant Seminary personnel and/or the student's medical provider(s). 3. The Dean of Students or designee will provide a written response to the student in a reasonably timely manner. 4. Students who wish to appeal the decision rendered by the Dean of Students or designee may do by submitting a petition to the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within

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