Responsibilities

The University of North Dakota is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations/academic adjustments to qualified students with disabilities to ensure there is no discrimination on the basis of disability. 

Faculty Responsibilities

• Include a disability access statement (see below) on each course syllabus.
• You may ask to see an accommodation verification document which lists recommended accommodations for the current semester to verify the student is registered with DSS.
• Discuss and implement the student's request for reasonable accommodations.
• If unsure how to respond to an accommodation request consult with Disability Services for Students (DSS).

DSS Responsibilities

• Verify a student's eligibility for reasonable accommodation
• Assist students with managing specific accommodations.
• Assist faculty in providing equal access in the classroom to students with disabilities while maintaining academic standards.

Student Responsibilities

• Obtain accommodation verification document from DSS.
• Discuss and make necessary arrangements for accommodations with faculty.
• Notify instructor or DSS of problems or concerns with accommodations.

Disability Access Statement

DSS recommends the following disability access statement be placed in each course syllabus:

The University of North Dakota is committed to providing equal access to students with documented disabilities. To ensure access to this class and your program, please contact DSS to engage in a confidential discussion about accommodations for the classroom and clinical settings. Accommodations are not provided retroactively. Students are encouraged to register with DSS at the start of their program. More information can be obtained by email UND.dss@UND.edu or by phone at 701.777.2664.