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Vision and Operations
\n<\/strong>SUNY Polytechnic Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities. The University values diversity and provides an inclusive learning community through the Office of Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services ensures students with disabilities have equal access to the complete college experience (i.e., equal access to all programs, services, and activities offered by the University). Students with a permanent or temporary disability are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services to discuss the resources and services available to accommodate their individual needs.<\/p>\n

Disclosure of a disability and providing documentation supportive of the diagnosed condition is the student\u2019s sole responsibility. The exact nature of one\u2019s disability is kept confidential and, although the necessary paperwork is processed by the Office of Disability Services, the student must disseminate his or her own accommodation plan to instructors and other necessary personnel. Many students find disclosure useful in pursuit of their academic, social and\/or personal goals at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Individuals may also grant permission to the Office of Disability Services to discuss the nature of their disability with others in pursuit of these goals.<\/p>\n

Students seeking accommodations and services must register through the Office of Disability Services. Depending on the nature of their condition, students are asked to provide sufficient and complete documentation from their medical provider, psychologist, former academic institution, and\/or other appropriate professionals. Documentation must clearly identify the individual\u2019s disability, how said disability impacts the academic environment provided by SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and recommendations for appropriate and reasonable accommodations.\u00a0 Once the documentation has been reviewed by the Office of Disability Services, an appointment will be scheduled to discuss the request for accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive, so timely requests are encouraged. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis upon on review of relevant documentation, the interactive process with the individual student, and with consideration of the courses in which the student is enrolled. Accommodation plans are active for one semester only; each semester the student\u2019s plan is reviewed and reissued if appropriate.<\/p>\n

Please keep in mind that each student\u2019s situation is unique, and documentation requirements may vary by situation. No student should delay registering with our office out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork.<\/p>\n

Student Services
\n<\/strong>The Office of Disability Services offers disability-specific accommodations, academic counseling, and advocacy services relevant to the needs of individuals with disabilities. The Office of Disability Services also serves as a National Voter Registration site.<\/p>\n

Services include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n