SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty/Staff Responsibilities

• Accept and support a student´s SDRC-approved classroom accommodation
• Accept and support SDRC-approved accommodations in all other University activities such as sports, clubs, field placements, internships, and other student services
• Respect the student´s right NOT to have either their accommodation or disability disclosed to others (classmates)
• Treat the student with a disability equally and fairly (no retaliation & no bias)
• Always support and afford a disability accessible environment

Student´s Responsibilities

• In order to have a disability-related classroom auxiliary aide or service a student must be approved for that accommodation by SDRC
• If requested, a student must offer faculty evidence regarding their SDRC´s approval accommodation via their "Determination of Accommodations" form
• A student must responsibly participate in the development and management of their SDRC accommodations. This includes following the SDRC administrative guidelines and timelines as well as active participation in their accommodations process. SDRC-approved accommodations can be legally withdrawn if the student fails to meet either of these requirements

SDRC´s Responsibilities

• On behalf of the University, to document, determine, provide and evaluate student disability accommodation needs
• Answer both faculty and student questions or concerns about disability-related accommodations
• Help to ensure the University community observes its legal obligations to provide required accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related State of California statutes