Disability Services Application
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If you have a disability or major health impair- ment 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 in the process for requesting accommodations at JMU: 1. Complete the Disability Services Application Complete 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. 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, etc. mean I can get accommodations? A: Maybe. ODS must go through a process to determine eligibility for accommodations. If you experience chal- lenges due to your disability and you have current docu- mentation, you can request accommodations. ODS will review your request in the context of programs, courses, activities, etc.
2. 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 at disability-svcs@ jmu.edu or 540-568-6705 if you have questions about the status of your application. 3. ODS contacts you Our staff will contact you at your Dukes email with instructions for your next steps. Q: What documentation do I need? The documentation you upload with your application should be 1) completed entirely by your treating clini- cian, 2) provide current and comprehensive information 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-guide- lines/index.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.
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