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How do I apply for services?
When you receive your acceptance material from RIT, a “Disability Services Request Form” will be included. This is standard procedure for all accepted students. If you need a request form, please contact the Disability Services Office or access one online .
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Must/Should I self-disclose my disability with my application for admission?
This is optional. Colleges cannot ask you if you have a disability and cannot require this information during the admissions process. The law mandates that you cannot be discriminated against on the basis of your disability.
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Is RIT accessible?
Yes, the campus meets ADA guidelines.
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Will I receive the same accommodations I received in high school?
This depends on the type of disability you have and the documentation you submit. We are committed to providing the appropriate accommodations to insure equal access that are within the boundaries of the law.
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Is my disability information shared with my instructors?
No. The Disability Services office maintains and
secures all files. The information in your file is not shared
with anyone unless you request this and sign a release form.
You will work with the coordinator of Disability Services
to determine appropriate accommodations for you and a “Disability
Services Agreement" (DSA) will be developed. The DSA
does not specify your disability; it lists your accommodations.
Copies are given to you. It is your responsibility to give
your DSA to your instructor(s) at the beginning of each quarter
for each class in which you are requesting accommodations.
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What help is available for me if I have a learning disability?
The Academic
Support Center (ASC) has extensive programs for students
who need academic support, including a writing lab and math
lab open to all students of RIT at no charge. Learning
Support Services (LSS) offers structured monitoring with
a learning specialist. This is a fee-based program for students
who desire daily or weekly support. TRiO Student Support Services
( TRiO SSS) also
offers tutoring and academic support.
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Do I need to submit a new request and documentation every year?
No. Once you are approved for services, there is
no need to resubmit your request or documentation. However,
the Disability Services Agreement (DSA) needs to be reviewed
and signed yearly.
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What if I need changes in my accommodations after I sign my DSA?
Contact the coordinator of Disability Services to discuss your current accommodations and the changes you feel are necessary. Your accommodations may be changed, discontinued or added, accordingly.
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Who is responsible for paying for evaluations to verify my disability?
You and/or your family are fully responsible.
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Is tutoring available?
Tutoring is not considered an "accommodation".
However, RIT is fortunate enough to have a federally funded
program, "TRiO SSS", which provides limited tutoring
services for students with disabilities. To qualify you must
be a full time student registered with the Disability Services
Office.
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What is the process for obtaining a housing accommodation?
You must submit a housing contract to Housing Operations and
a “Disability Services Request Form”
to the Disability Services Office.
If I am an NTID student, do
I need to complete the request for accommodations form?
Only if you have a secondary disability which requires accommodation. NTID has standard access services available to all NTID supported students that include:
- Small classes
- Signed and spoken communication in classes between faculty and students
- Visual learning emphasis
- Experimental learning emphasis
- Visual fire alarms and doorbells in campus housing
For cross-registered NTID supported students the following accommodations are provided:
- Sign Language interpreting
- Note-taking
If you have a secondary disability in addition to deafness
that requires additional accommodations not listed above,
you need to submit
a request form and documentation of your secondary disability.
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