2024-2025 Student Handbook
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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 Student Care Specialist. Additional
information can also be found on the Student Life Website. 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 Student Care Specialist in evaluating the request.
In order for the Student Care Specialist 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 Student Care Specialist 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 Student
Care Specialist's requests for information to help facilitate the evaluative process.
Student Requests for Reasonable Accommodations
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 as outlined in the Title IX-Harassment-Free Workplace and Campus policy.
Procedures for filing a formal complaint are as follows:
1. The complaint must be filed after the decision or action that gave rise to the complaint. There is no
time limit on providing notice/complaints to the Title IX Coordinator. Please note that if a
respondent is no longer subject to Denver Seminary's jurisdiction and/or significant time has
passed, the ability to investigate, respond and provide remedies may be more limited or imp
possible.
2. The Title IX Coordinator will pass on the complaint to the Dean of Students or designee who will
review the complaint and supporting material as soon as is reasonably possible. The Dean of
Students or designee may have to conduct an investigation utilizing the process established in the
Title IX-Harassment-Free Workplace and Campus policy that addresses discrimination based on
physical or mental disability. 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. A written response to the student will be provided in a reasonably timely manner as outlined in the
policy.
4. Students who wish to appeal the decision may do by submitting a petition to the Title IX
Coordinator within three (3) business days from the time the original decision was presented to the
student. Please see the policy for details on the grounds for appeal.
