Tech Accommodations

Washburn Institute of Technology is committed to assisting the academic needs of every learner. Our office provides reasonable accommodations to students with mental, physical, and intellectual disabilities to create equal opportunities throughout their educational journey at Washburn Tech in the classroom.

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Accommodations

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Guidelines for Instructors

Service Request Forms

In order to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, individuals (new and returning students) must complete an Accommodation Request Form every semester services are needed. New students additionally must request their medical provider, physician, or therapist to complete the Disability Impairment Assessment form.

Student Accommodation Request form (Student is responsible for filling out this form)
Disability Impairment Assessment form (Must be filled out by physician, therapist, or other qualified medical professional).
FERPA Release form (Student is responsible for filling out this form)

Please choose the request form that applies to your student status.

Documentation Requirements

Washburn Institute of Technology’s office of University Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for assisting in arranging reasonable accommodations and for identifying resources for students with disabilities.

Qualified students with disabilities must register with our office to be eligible for services. The office MUST have current documentation on file in order to provide services.

Documentation includes:

Diagnosis of a specific disability by a professional qualified in the area of the disability (i.e. licensed therapist, primary care provider, or tester)
States how the disability substantially limits a major life activity
Explains how the disability affects the students academic performance
Additional documentation guidelines found here: Helpful Documentation Guidelines

Services are identified to meet the needs of individuals based on their specific disability. Accommodations can include: note takers, test readers/scribes, adaptive technology training, braille materials, or other necessary accommodations.

Tech Student Accommodations