Abby Franks, M.S., CRC
Accessibility Services Coordinator
237 Hardway Hall
Abigail.Franks@fairmontstate.edu
Access@fairmontstate.edu
Phone: (304) 367-4543
Fax: (304) 367-4584
Monday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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Tuesday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Thursday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Friday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office of Accessibility Services
Fairmont State University
237 Hardway Hall
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. To request accommodations, the student must register and submit current (within the last 3 years) documentation from a licensed professional that identifies the disability and the ways in which that disability impacts the student in an academic setting. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and through an interactive process between the student and the Office of Accessibility Services (“OAS”).
Documentation must be completed by an appropriately credentialed professional, such as a health care provider, psychologist, licensed counselor, etc. on their official letterhead. Diagnoses of Learning Disabilities must be accompanied by copies of the psychoeducational assessment.
All documentation must be on the professional’s official letterhead and include the following information:
Examples of appropriate documentation:
The following documentation is not adequate for determining accommodations:
Supplemental documentation, such as medical reports, psychoeducational testing, IEP’s and 504 Plans, or other relevant documents, may be submitted upon request from the OAS. These documents may also serve as an appropriate starting place for discussions about accommodations with the OAS. A request for additional documentation, as well as further evaluation, may also be discussed to assist in the authorization of accommodations.
All documentation will be kept confidential. Limited information, when needed for legitimate educational interest, is released and/or discussed on a need-to-know basis and is subject to FERPA guidelines. Outside the FERPA guidelines, no information will be released and/or discussed without consent from the individual.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the documentation submitted is appropriate and meets these guidelines. The Office of Accessibility Services reserves the right to determine whether submitted documentation supports the need for reasonable accommodations. Some accommodation requests may require additional documentation. If you have any questions regarding acceptable or appropriate documentation, please contact access@fairmontstate.edu or 304-367-4543.