Where
to send documentation
Buffalo State College students who wish
to receive accommodations to allow access to programs and services
of the college must provide documentation of the disability to:
The Office of Disability Services for Students
120 South Wing
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1095
Documentation can also be faxed to (716) 878-3804.
A hard copy of this information with an original signature must
be mailed or brought to the address above.
No accommodations can be provided until documentation
is received. Students should meet with the Coordinator of Disability
Services with their complete documentation package as soon as possible
after admission, well before orientation and classes begin.
Cost
The evaluation or assessment to determine eligibility
for services as a student with a disability is the responsibility
of the student. The college does not provide assessment or evaluation
services.
Confidentiality
All records and documentation submitted to the
Office of Disability Services is considered medical information.
It is not shared with other college personnel (including faculty)
except on a need-to-know basis without the explicit written permission
of the student.
What
must be included in the Documentation?
Documentation of a disability to support eligibility
for services must meet the following criteria:
- Must document the presence of a disability that
substantially impairs the ability of the student to perform a
major life activity necessary for the academic program.
- Must be recent and sufficient to document the
current status of the impairment and its impact on the student's
ability to perform major life activities necessary for the academic
program.
- Must include a diagnosis, test scores and a
description of the assessment procedures used.
- Must include the credentials of the evaluator
indicating that the person is appropriately licensed or certified
to make the diagnostic statement for the disability.
- Must include recommendations for accommodations
and academic adjustments that may be appropriate to permit the
student to have access to the programs and services of the college.
NOTE: The Individual Educational Plan developed
for use in elementary or secondary school DOES NOT APPLY in post-secondary
education. The transition plan and assessment provided by a licensed
psychologist or licensed school psychologists may be acceptable.
Students should discuss the documentation that is needed with the
Coordinator of Disability Services as soon as possible after acceptance
to the college so that the proper documentation can be provided
prior to the beginning of classes or need for other services.
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