FAQs

I take prescription medication. How do I get my medicine in college?

It is your responsibility to know where you will get your prescription.
-It is strongly recommended that students identify a local physician and establish a history with this health-care provider. Local contacts can be particularly helpful in "emergency" situations (i.e., prescription has run out and your hometown doctor is not available).
-You need to know where you will fill your prescription.
-If you are taking Adderall or Ritalin, please be aware that controlled drugs have
certain restrictions, including a recent Rx and no refills.
You need to lock up Adderall or Ritalin at college to avoid stealing and abuse of these
medications by other students.

How are disability services in college different from high school?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA law delineates different services for students with disabilities in higher education than grades K-12. For example, college students have no IEP. Furthermore, college students are nearly all legal adults so it is the student's responsibility (not parents' or guardians' or even professors') to request accommodations. Your accommodations may change in college. College students may receive note-taking services, but typically do not have a scheduled time to meet with a learning specialist. IDEA does not apply in higher education.

How do I receive disability services?

Documentation is required in order for accommodations to be provided. Students should submit the appropriate documents to the Director or Associate Director of Disability Services. See the information under "Documentation" and "Accommodations" for more information.

What is FERPA and how does it apply to disability services?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It prevents us from discussing certain information with your parents without your permission. However, you may give permission for the staff of the Office of Disability Services to talk with your parents or other family members (as designated).

One exception to the rule is that parents and others may be contacted if it is believed that you pose a threat to yourself or others.

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