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According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person with a disability is one who:
1. has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity;
2. has a record or history of such an impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.
Major life activities include, but are not limited to, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, caring for oneself, and performing manual tasks. These impairments may be present among people with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, chronic health impairments, attention deficit disorder, diabetes, asthma, physical disabilities, vision, speech, or hearing impairments, or other conditions.
Gettysburg College Disability Policy
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Gettysburg College does not discriminate against students or employees with disabilities. Effective accommodations are arranged for any qualified person.
Who to Contact with Questions about Disability Services
Students or prospective students should contact the Academic Advising Office, Box 414, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, College Union Building 280, Pennsylvania 17325, (717)337-6579, FAX (717)337-6906.
Employees should contact the Gettysburg College, Human Resources, Pennsylvania Hall, Box 2443, Gettysburg, PA 17325, (717) 337-6202, FAX (717) 337-6008.
Visitors to the Campus with Questions of Access to Facilities should contact Office of Safety and Security, Box 2442, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325, (corner of Washington and Stevens Streets),
(717) 337-6912, FAX (717) 337-6849.
The College has grievance procedures for persons asserting a grievance based upon discrimination because of a disability. These procedures for students are in the Student Handbook. Procedures for employees are available from the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management.
How Do Students Obtain Necessary Accommodations?
Students with a previously identified disability present the documentation of that disability to the Office of Academic Advising. If this documentation is adequate for establishing eligibility, an Individual Education Accommodation Plan (IEAP) is determined jointly by the student and the staff of the Office of Academic Advising. An appointment is necessary for such a plan to be established, and documentation provided by the student may require further support or additional evaluations for determination of eligibility. Verification of a disability by another institution or another organization does not guarantee eligibility at Gettysburg College. Any costs for further evaluation are the responsibility of the student.
Students Without a Previously Identified Disability Who Believe They May Have One
The Office of Academic Advising can help students obtain an evaluation to determine eligibility by providing a list of persons who provide evaluation services. This office does not itself provide evaluation services. Any costs incurred for evaluation are the responsibility of the student.
Student Responsibilities
Gettysburg College provides equal opportunities to students with disabilities admitted through the regular admissions process. The College promotes self-disclosure and self-advocacy for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation should contact the Office of Academic Advising.
For students with physical disabilities, the College provides accessibility within its facilities and programs and will, within the spirit of reasonable accommodation, adapt or modify those facilities and programs to meet individual needs.
For students with learning disabilities, the College accommodates on a case-by-case basis. All requested accommodation, which must be consistent with the data contained in documentation that meets the College's standards, is reviewed by the College's own consultant. Reasonable accommodation for students with learning disabilities may involve some curricular modifications without substantially altering course content or waiving requirements essential to the academic program. Some examples of reasonable accommodation are:
a) extended time on exams and assignments;
b) use of auxiliary equipment (tape recorders, lap top computers, calculators);
c) modified examination formats and/or oral examination.
The deans in Academic Advising assist students with disabilities with their requests for accommodation.
Resources Available to All Students at Gettysburg College
These support services are available to all students, but special provisions may be made for those with disabilities:
- Peer Learning Center, BREI 110
(717) 337-7576
Dustin Smith, Coordinator
- The Writing Center, BREI 110
(717) 337-7574
Jack Ryan, Director
How Do Employees Obtain Necessary Accommodations?
Employees with a previously identified disability present the documentation of that disability to the Human Resources and Risk Management Office. If this documentation is adequate for determining eligibility, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management in consultation with the ADA Committee determines an Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP). An appointment is necessary for such a plan to be established, and documentation provided by the employee may require further support or additional evaluations for determination of eligibility. Verification of a disability by another organization does not guarantee eligibility at Gettysburg College. Any cost for further evaluation are the responsibility of the employee.
Employees Without a Previously Identified Disability Who Believe They May Have One
The Office of Human Resources and Risk Management can help an employee obtain an evaluation to determine eligibility. This office does not provide evaluation services. Any costs incurred for an evaluation are the responsibility of the employee.
Employee Responsibilities
No accommodation is put in an Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) without the approval of the employee. It is the employee's responsibility to present the IAP to his or her supervisor. Employees must self-monitor their progress with supervisors, request assistance when needed, and meet the work requirements of the position.
Confidentiality
Disability documentation and the nature of the disability are confidential between the student and/or employee and the Office of Academic Advising or the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management unless the student or employee chooses to reveal it.
Campus Access Map
A map of the Gettysburg College campus showing accessibility to campus buildings to persons with disabilities is printed on the back of this brochure.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person with a disability is one who:
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