Policy 8.6.1

Policy and Procedures Manual

Classification Number: 8.6.1
Revised: June 25, 2025

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SUBJECT:      Students with a Disability

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of 51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university.

51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University encourages students with a disability to attend the university in pursuit of their own individual goals. To this end, the university is committed to providing students a physically accessible environment, minimizing or eliminating any competitive disadvantages which may exist, and providing a coordinated program of services that allows students with disabilities to be integrated into campus life.

Such university services as student orientation, academic advisement, counseling, financial aid and registration are conducted in facilities which are fully accessible to students with a disability. Although the majority of classes and university services, such as student orientation, academic advisement, counseling, financial aid, and registration are held in facilities which are fully accessible, in those few instances where this is not the case, appropriate accommodations will be made.

The attachment is provided in support of this policy – Students with a Disability: Attachment A – Student Disability Handbook.

The Office of Student Disability Services will serve as the contact point for information related to assistive services.

Resource Information

51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University is committed to supporting students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Information about available services, accommodations, and related procedures is outlined in the Student Disability Services Handbook, course syllabi, and is also accessible on the university’s disability services website. These resources are designed to ensure students are informed of their rights and the support available to promote equal access to all academic programs and campus activities.

For the Plainview campus students, the disability services coordinator serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning initial enrollment, scheduling and requests for accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with the disability services coordinator and it is to the student’s advantage to do so as soon as possible before registration to ensure that any accommodations requested are delivered in a timely manner.

For external campus and online students, the disability services coordinator is the initial contact for students with a disability and should be contacted concerning initial enrollment, scheduling and requests for accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with the disability services coordinator  and it is to the student’s advantage to do so as soon as possible before registration to ensure that any accommodations requested are delivered in a timely manner.

 

Contact for Interpretation:

For Academic items, contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs

For Housing or Student Services items, contact the Vice President of Operations and 51吃瓜网视频

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This policy statement supersedes all previous policy statements on this subject.

Revisions:

  • 06/25/2025 – Revision to policy and inception of Attachment A, Disability Services Student Handbook
  • 08/14/2017 – Revision-title Changes
  • 12/09/2009 – Revision-title changes, ADA statement, syllabus statement, policy name change
  • 04/11/2007 – Review; titles, system language
  • 08/15/2004 – Reissued at 8.6.1; title changes
  • 06/01/1994 – Revision-responsibilities; titles, expansion of policy
  • 05/18/1993 – Inception as 8.2.7

PRINTABLE 8.6.1

ATTACHMENT A-Handbook

 

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