American's With Disabilities Act

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED

The University of Mobile complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability in provision of services.

1. How does the ADA office support students with diagnosed disabilities?

  • We provide necessary assistance information to faculty for students who provide documented disabilities.

2. What is the responsibility of the students with documented disability?

  • It is the responsibility of the student to:
  • Notify the ADA office and submit necessary documentation of disability.
  • Student will sign a release form to allow the office to release necessary accommodations to faculty.
  • Student must provide to ADA Office each semester a schedule of classes with faculty listing for the semester.

3. Is there a specific range of time on documented disability information?

  • Testing documentation must be no later than 5 years old.

4. How are accommodations for students with disabilities handled?

  • Once the faculty receives notification of the requested accommodation, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the professors to discuss how accommodations will be handled in their classes.

5. How do you request special accommodations?

  • This should be a part of the disability diagnosis report submitted to the ADA Office by the student with the disability.

6. Are there any special considerations/procedures during the admission process at the
University of Mobile?

  • Students with disabilities are admitted under the same standards as all students. Specific standards are listed in the current catalogue.

For further information contact:

University of Mobile
ADA Office
Attn: Barbara Smith
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613