Disability Services Application COMPLETE BY MAY 23
Q: What does it mean to have a disability? A: A disability is a condition that causes significant challenges in a major life activity, like learning, walking, seeing, etc. This includes disabilities such as ADHD, psychological conditions, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, visual impairments, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments and many more. Q: Does a diagnosis of anxiety, depression, autism, diabetes or other diagnosis mean I can get accommodations? A: Maybe. ODS must go through a process to deter- mine eligibility for accommodations. If you experience challenges due to your disability and you have current documentation, you can request accommodations. ODS will review your request in the context of pro- grams, courses, activities, etc. Q: What documentation do I need? The documentation you upload with your applica- tion should be 1) completed entirely by your treating clinician, 2) provide current and comprehensive infor- mation about how your condition impacts you as an adult and 3) describe the accommodations you need in a college setting. For more information, review JMU’s Disability Documentation Guidelines at jmu.edu/ods/ doc-guidelines/index.shtml. If you have a disability or major health impairment that impacts your life and would like to apply for academic accommodations at JMU, you will need to complete this step. There are three phases to getting accommodations at JMU: You apply Start by completing the Disability Services Application at jmu.edu/ods/incoming-students.shtml. Please review JMU’s Disability Documentation Guidelines to determine what documentation you need to upload to your application. For information about applying for disability-related housing accommodations, see Page 16.
ODS reviews Disability Services strives to review all new applications with documentation within 15 business days. We receive high volumes of applications for incoming students during this time, so please contact us if you have questions about your application’s status. ODS contacts you Once the review is complete, our staff will contact you at your Dukes email with instructions for your next steps. For more information about the process, visit jmu.edu/ ods/incoming-students.shtml. If you have specific questions, please contact ODS at disability-svcs@jmu.edu or 540-568-6705.
Q: If I had an IEP or 504 Plan, does it transfer to college?
A: No. There are no IEPs or 504s in college. You will need to submit a Disability Services Application with documentation that meets JMU’s Disability Documen- tation Guidelines. Learn more at jmu.edu/ods/incom- ing-students.shtml. Q: What accommodations does JMU offer? A: Visit jmu.edu/ods for a list of our most frequently used programs and accommodations. Each student’s needs are unique, so think about what you need and request accommodations accordingly. Q: What is having accommodations in college like? A: In college, you will have new responsibilities, like discussing accommodations with your professors, reg- ularly checking your email and learning about campus resources. ODS staff are here to work with students and others in the JMU community. The best skills you can have are knowing yourself and asking for help if you need it!
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