Students with Disabilities
The presentation will provide background on the laws applicable to students with disabilities including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The presentation will also provide an overview of the required interactive process and tips for policy best practices. Undue hardship and unreasonable accommodations will also be reviewed as well as tips for handling OCR disability complaints.
Learning Goals: 1. Background on the relevant laws and how they apply to institutions 2. An overview of how to engage in the required interactive process with students 3. How to effectively document the accommodation process including accommodation approvals 4. What types of accommodations are unreasonable and how to handle those Attendees will be provided with a flow chart for the overall accommodation process
Presenter:
Jessica High, Special Counsel, Duane Morris LLP