Definitions

Auxiliary Aids

Includes but is not limited to Brailed and audio recorded material, interpreters, and other aids for persons with impaired cognitive, sensory, motor, or speaking skills.

Accommodations

Includes but is not limited to the use of auxiliary aids in classroom, program and activity settings; allowances for time and energy level considerations such as reduced course-loads, additional time for taking exams, etc.; substitutions of other acceptable assignments, courses, tests or test formats; also includes physical modifications such as ramps, elevators, lifts, curb cuts, etc

Mental disability

Includes: developmental disabilities such as intellectual disability, autism, or any other neurological conditions; an organic or mental condition that has substantial adverse effects on an individual's cognitive or volitional functions, such as central nervous system disorders; significant discrepancies among mental functions of an individual, including any mental or psychological disorder, such as head injury; emotional or mental illness; and specific learning disabilities. The term mental disability does not include active alcoholism or current drug addiction and does not include any mental condition or disease that has been successfully asserted by an individual as a defense to any criminal charge.

Major life activities

Means functions such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, and experiencing leisure.

Programs

Include but are not limited to academic majors and degree plans, including coursework and practica; research; occupational training; housing; counseling; financial aid; physical education; athletics; recreation; transportation; student organizations; placement; and any other programs offered by the College.

Qualified Person with a Disability

Means with respect to post-secondary services, a person with a disability who meets the academic or technical standards for admission or participation in the education program or activity given appropriate accommodations.