Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to specific questions about working with students with disabilities asked recently by faculty and staff.
A: Leniency accommodations were in the paper access letters a few years ago, but resulted in rare responses. When it was moved to email, it helped faculty realize that it needed a response.
Email vs. Verbal: Email allows time for a written rationale which is important if challenged. Email also allows the LEADS Director to address misunderstandings with the stated parameters.
Last, the LEADS Director learned that our process needed changing to be more compliant and not put students in the position of negotiating accommodations for themselves.
A: You are encouraged to write alert slips for any student who is missing class, especially if the student is not communicating with you.
Even if the student has less than the maximum allowed absences, we still want to let them know that we are concerned about how they are doing and refer them to resources as needed.