你, as an SPU student with a disability, have rights to access, 住宿, 和帮助, as well as a responsibility to adhere to SPU policies and procedures.
你有权利
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To not be denied access due to a disability, according to the law.
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To receive reasonable 住宿s that provide equal opportunity.
- To receive assistance from the DSS office in removing physical, academic and attitudinal barriers.
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To have access to auxiliary aids/assistive technology, as available to other students.
- To not be discriminated against due to a disability or receive any retaliatory discrimination, as protected by law.
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To not be counseled toward “more restrictive career objectives.”
你 Have a Responsibility
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To identify yourself 到DSS办公室.
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To provide documentation 你的残疾.
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To participate in an intake interview with the DSS manager to initiate services.
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To initiate specific 住宿s through our 住宿 agreement.
- To assume personal responsibility for meeting with your faculty and requesting additional assistance.
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以满足 the time deadlines set forth in your 住宿 agreement.
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To provide for your personal independent living needs or other personal disability-related needs.
Discrimination Grievance Procedures
Internal complaints
If you feel you have been discriminated against because of a disability or a perceived disability, you should refer to the SPU nondiscrimination policy. This policy outlines the University’s nondiscrimination policy, as well as internal grievance procedures if you suspect discrimination.
External (OCR) complaints
Students are encouraged to follow the internal grievance procedure in an attempt to resolve complaints. However, students can file a grievance with the 办公室 of Civil Rights (OCR) at any time.
通常, the time limit for filing a complaint with OCR is 180 days from the time the incident occurred. View information on how to file a 对OCR的不满.