Disability Services Application
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The Office of Disability Services approves accommodations for disabilities and/or major health impairments that affect your life. If you would like to apply for accommodations at JMU, you will need to complete this step. There are three phases for requesting accommodations at JMU : 1. Complete the Disability Services Application Review JMU’s Disability Documentation Guide- lines to determine what documentation you need to upload to your application. For information about applying for disability-related housing accommodations, visit the housing accommoda- tions page. 2. ODS reviews Disability Services strives to review all new appli- cations with documentation within 15 business days. 3. ODS contacts you ODS staff will contact you at your JMU email with instructions for your next steps.
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. Q: What documentation do I need? A: The documentation you upload with your application should be 1) completed entirely by a qualified clinician, 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.
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 Documenta- tion Guidelines. Q: What accommodations does JMU offer? A: You can find a list of our most frequently used pro- grams and accommodations on our website. Each stu- dent’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!
WEBSITE: Office of Disability Services
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