Faculty and Staff Resources
Faculty Expectations and Responsibilities as Outlined in the ADA Policy
Students will send out accommodation plans via email. Faculty are to acknowledge receipt of the plan and copy UNMCASC@unmc.edu on that communication.
- Faculty should not grant or provide accommodations that are not listed on a student's accommodation plan.
- It is best practice to create a folder within your email account keeping the student's letter and communication regarding implementation of accommodations.
Faculty are required to and must agree to provide reasonable accommodations to students to facilitate full access and inclusion for students with disabilities.
Faculty should not inquire about a student's particular disability and/or reasoning in which an accommodation is granted. If a student chooses to disclose to a faculty member, that information must remain confidential.
Within the interactive process, if faculty find that an accommodation is unreasonable, the academic program and faculty must offer a rationale for specific course requirements that cannot be waived or modified as a reasonable accommodation. It is expected that this feedback is timely.
When meeting with students, academic programs and faculty should not counsel students toward more restrictive career objectives than their peers. It is expected that academic programs and faculty assist in development of students with disabilities in their academic and post-graduation career plans to the same level as all students.
Syllabus Statement
"The University of Nebraska Medical Center takes pride in its diverse population and is committed to providing all students the opportunity to take full advantage of its programs and facilities. In keeping with this philosophy, UNMC strives to eliminate architectural and programmatic barriers that may prevent qualified students with disabilities from obtaining an academic or professional degree. The Accessibility Services Center (ASC) provides reasonable accommodations (e.g. auxiliary aids and services or academic adjustments) to students with disabilities and/or medical conditions an equal opportunity to participate in academic programs and to promote and facilitate the integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream of university academic life. Students in need of accommodations should reach out to the ASC as soon as possible to initiate the request, as accommodation are not retroactive in nature. However, the accountability and responsibility of accommodations is shared among faculty, students, administrators, and staff. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities are designed to provide equal access in a manner that does not compromise essential elements of academic programs."
Email: UNMCASC@unmc.edu
Location: Student Life Center (SLC 2031)
Phone: 402-559-7276
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Accessibility Resources
Each course syllabus should include the ASC syllabus statement related to reasonable accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are provided for students who are registered with UNMC Accessibility Services Center (ASC) and make their requests sufficiently in advance. For more information, contact ASC (Location: Student Life Center, Suite 2031; Email: unmcasc@unmc.edu)
Please email Lauren Reis to request interpreting services or if you have questions about how to interact with interpreters in your classroom or clinical areas.
The intention of this accommodation is to assist students who cannot generate a complete set of notes on their own. It is not a replacement for attendance. Therefore, notes are only provided when the student with a disability attends class.
If a student has the “Note Taker” accommodation and requests a note taker:
- Make an announcement to the class that there is a student who needs a volunteer note taker for the semester. This involves sharing their notes with someone who cannot take adequate notes on their own.
- As you make this announcement please remember that disability information is confidential. It is important that the student with a disability is not identified in front of the class.
- When a student volunteers, ask them to stay after class for a brief meeting. The student with a disability will meet the volunteer at that time and make arrangements for obtaining the notes. It is helpful when the instructor oversees this initial meeting.
- If the student with a disability prefers to remain anonymous, the notes will need to be passed through the instructor or another third party.
- If the student with a disability has a complaint about the quality or delivery of notes, it is the student’s responsibility to alert the ASC.
Please contact ASC if you have additional questions or need clarification.