Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities, and mandate accommodations only indirectly. The law considers college students to take charge of their education and be responsible for their success. If a student doesn't request an accommodation, the consequences of that action belong to the student.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to schedule an appointment to speak with the coordinator of the Center for Student Accommodations at Pittsburg State University.
A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities and the impairment need not adversely affect the student's educational performance.
Protects all persons with a disability from discrimination in educational settings.
Regular education setting with reasonable accommodations.
504 are the same for elementary and secondary schools.
COLLEGE - for 504/ADA the students must self-identify as having a disability and must provide adequate documentation of disability
No funding provided