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2016-2017 Denver Seminary West Texas Extension Student Handbook 38 Students who have questions about these guidelines should contact the Site Director. These guidelines are not intended to create contractual or other legally enforceable rights, or to waive Denver Seminary's rights or status under law. Students' Requests for Special Arrangements 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 their Site Director. 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 Site Director 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 Site Director, 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 Site Director and/or 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 Site Director or by submitting a formal complaint. Procedures for filing a formal complaint are as follows: 1. The complaint must be filed with the Site Director no later than 15 calendar days after the decision or action that gave rise to the complaint. 2. The Site Director 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 Site Director 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 Site Director or designee may do so through the Dean of Students within three (3) business days from the time the original decision was presented to the student. In the written appeal, the student should articulate