LCSDM provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for accommodation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a person with a disability as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
To be considered for an accommodation based on a learning disability, a student must experience marked difficulty when compared with the average person in the general population, not just other dental school students, in one or more basic academic areas as a result of a significant information processing or attention disorder.
Students requesting accommodations must provide supporting documentation for the disability requiring accommodation.
- A report from a licensed professional approved by LCSDM identifying the diagnosed disability and the recommended accommodations.
- Record of any previous accommodations provided by educational institutions or other testing agencies.
- If no prior accommodations were provided, the licensed professional should include a detailed explanation as to why no accommodations were given in the past and why they are needed now.
Check with the LCSDM Student Affairs office to get a form that can be completed by a healthcare professional. Consult the LCSDM Student Handbook for additional information on procedures for the submission of supporting paperwork.
Documentation needs to be reviewed by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions before accommodation is formally implemented. While awaiting assessment and documentation, temporary accommodation may be granted.
Students requesting accommodation are responsible for:
- Reporting their request for accommodation to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
- Providing the supporting documentation
The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs is responsible for:
- Recording the receipt and filing the accommodation documentation
- Providing the letter of support to the course directors, including the nature and scope of the accommodation
- Arranging facilities and proctors for examinations, if required