Indiana University seeks to ensure that a qualified student with a disability receives appropriate support services. Support services might encompass, for example:
In order to ensure sufficient time to provide appropriate services, it is the responsibility of the student to request the service in a timely manner.
Students who believe they will need an auxiliary aid to participate fully in the activities inherent in their programs at Indiana University Southeast should make those needs known as early as possible, preferably as soon as they have been admitted. Requests, made to the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services, must be accompanied by documentation of the student's disability completed by an appropriate professional. See our documentation guidelines for more information.
The student with a disability is encouraged to explore any and all avenues for assistance outside the University. Anyone who is unsure how to contact other agencies should discuss this with the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services. Reach out to the Office of Accessible Educational Services by email at ods@ius.edu or by phone at (812) 941-2243.
If the necessary auxiliary aids are not available through outside resources, the student must request assistance through the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services. When a request is made, the Coordinator will evaluate the request on the basis of the following criteria:
Every attempt will be made to ensure availability of necessary auxiliary aids at the time the student begins classes. A minimum of four weeks' notice should be given to ensure this. In any event, the University must have sufficient time to evaluate the request, determine the aid to be provided, and identify sources for obtaining it (purchasing, leasing, hiring, etc.). Late requests cannot be guaranteed but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided as possible under the circumstances.
Requests for auxiliary aids and all supporting documentation are confidential information and will not be released without the individual's written consent. The Office of Accessible Educational Services has no control over information self-disclosed by the student to other departments and divisions of the University.
It is the student's responsibility to keep the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services informed about the need for auxiliary aids, such as timely semester-to-semester schedules for the use of an interpreter, ordering large print books and materials, or any other specific need. If the student does not keep the Coordinator informed, the Coordinator cannot be expected to provide the auxiliary aid. To ensure accountability, requests should be made in writing and the student should keep a copy for his or her records.
Those students, faculty, and staff wishing to park in a disabled parking space are required to get an Indiana University Southeast disabled parking permit which is approved by the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services and acquired from the Police Department. The policy, which became effective March 17, 1997, requires that all students, faculty and staff present a state issued placard (hung from the rearview mirror) or disabled license plate to the Office of Accessible Educational Services in order to receive a disabled parking permit on campus. A statement or letter from a doctor by itself will not be considered proper documentation unless it is only a temporary (one year or less) disability.
A state-issued placard or license plate can be acquired at the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A form will need to be completed that requires a signature by your doctor. A student, faculty, or staff member will need to be re-approved by the Coordinator of Accessible Educational Services after their license plate or placard has been expired. New documentation showing proof of renewal of the license plate or placard will be required at that time.
There are green permits for students who are eligible to park in accessible parking. Students must present evidence that they have either a placard or a license plate issued to them by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will then issue you a card that says you are eligible to park in accessible parking on campus. Take this card to the University Police Office to get your permit. View the IU Southeast campus map to find wheelchair-accessible parking spaces on campus.
There are a couple of things we might be able to do to help you. First, some students may be eligible for early registration. This allows you to plan your schedule optimally and get the classes in the buildings and times that are easiest for you. Second, in some cases it may be possible to change the classroom. However, some classes cannot be changed because of necessary equipment, i.e., computer labs, chemistry labs, etc. These requests will be taken on a case by case basis.
In this case, a letter from a doctor will be sufficient to get a temporary accessible parking permit. This letter should be taken to the University Police Office. If a permit is needed for more than one semester, you will need to get a placard or license place from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
There is space available in Knobview Hall where you can leave your wheelchair or scooter. There are also outlets available to charge your battery.
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