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Vision and Operations
\n<\/strong>SUNY Polytechnic Institute welcomes individuals with diverse abilities. The University values diversity and provides an inclusive learning community through the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Student Accessibility Services ensures students with disabling conditions 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 Student Accessibility 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 disabling 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 Student Accessibility Services, the student must disseminate their 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 Student Accessibility 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 Student Accessibility 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 Student Accessibility 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.<\/p>\n

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

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