Services and Accommodations
Services are available to students at the university who have a
disability as defined under the ADA. Services are most often given in
the form of an academic accommodation (sometimes referred to as an
academic adjustment). Some common examples of accommodations include
permission to use a calculator on a math exam, assistance in obtaining
books on tape, and the provision of sign-language interpreters for
class.
Services provided are based on the need
presented by the specific disability and vary from student to student.
Even students with the same disability often need different
accommodations, and specific accommodations may vary from class to
class and from semester to semester.
Based on the
documentation that the student provides on their disability,
accommodations will be made accordingly. It is important to keep in
mind that even though an accommodation is listed in the documentation,
there is no guarantee that the accommodation will be provided.
Available Services and Eligibility
Reasonable accommodations are made for individual students, based on
the need(s) presented and appropriate disability documentation. These
services can include but are not limited to:
- Classroom modifications, such as preferential seating or the use of a tape recorder to record lectures
- Testing adjustments, such as extended exam time or enlarged text
- Providing physical access to programs and services
- Registration assistance
- Sign language interpreters
- Referrals to other resources, such as counseling, health services, and rehabilitation agencies
- Training on how to communicate effectively with instructors and others on disability-related needs
Complaints of Discrimination
Formal complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability status may be made according to the New School Disability Anti-Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with this information.
Please contact Jason Luchs at 212.229.5626 with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of disability status.