Rights & Responsibilities

Everyone has both rights and responsibilities. In the case of the inclusion of students with disabilities in postsecondary activities, faculty members have the right to require that students demonstrate knowledge and skills essential to the course content. On the other hand, qualified students with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations. This area of The STEM Lab clarifies the rights and responsibilities of faculty, campus services, and students with disabilities. Much of the content is duplicated in other publications, training materials, and web pages published by DO-IT.

• Background
  Key issues that define the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities and postsecondary institutions.
• Legal Issues
  Key legislation that applies to the inclusion of students with disabilities in postsecondary programs.
• Typical Campus Policies and Procedures
  How specific campuses address the needs of students with disabilities.
• Legal Resources
  Resources to help postsecondary educators more fully understand their rights and responsibilities as well as those of students with disabilities.