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2015-2016 Student Handbook 52 Student Requests for Accommodations Students who have an ADA recognized disability and desire special accommodations in order to participate in Seminary classes and programs, utilize Seminary equipment and learning resources, and/or have access to Seminary facilities, must contact the Dean of Students (303-357- 5838). Students should be prepared to provide the following information in order for accommodations to be established: • Medical diagnosis of disability and medical documentation from a qualified specialist that establishes the nature and extent of the disability, including (when applicable) the basis for the diagnosis along with dates of testing. • A description of how the disability affects the student's educational performance and/or performance in the classroom. • A description of the special accommodations 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 of the request due to inadequate time to investigate or implement the request. In addition, 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 request, and to determine whether specific accommodations are appropriate. Students are encouraged to cooperate with the Dean of Students' requests for information to help facilitate the evaluative process. Section 504 Complaint Procedure Any student who has a complaint concerning the Seminary's compliance with 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. This 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 so through the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within three (3) business days from the time the original decision was presented to the student. In the written appeal, the student should articulate the reasons why he/she believes the decision should be readdressed based upon the following criteria: 1) Substantive errors in