Welcome to Westmont's 无障碍资源办事处 (The ARO)
The vision of the 无障碍资源办事处 (ARO) is to create an inclusive and empowering community where every student is embraced and supported in their pursuit of becoming thoughtful scholars, 感激的仆人, 忠诚的领袖. Grounded in the values of equal access and belonging, 《ag娱乐官网》欢迎残疾, 庆祝多样性, 放弃的障碍, and invites all to serve God’s kingdom.
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible living and learning environment is rooted in compliance with key federal laws, 包括 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These regulations ensure that discrimination based on disability is strictly prohibited, and we strive to provide reasonable accommodations through an interactive and individualized process to empower all students to participate fully in every aspect of Westmont.
下 FERPA, students are protected with confidentiality and have the responsibility to manage their own care, 即使他们未满18岁.
我们支持访问:
- 学者, in and out of the classroom
- 校内和校外项目
- 住宿和餐饮
- 停车及交通
- 教堂
如何注册
1. 应用程序
Complete the appropriate application, and attach any relevant third party documentation if you have it. If you are applying for both housing and academic accommodations, please only fill out the academic application.
应用 for Academic Accommodations
2. 摄入
在审查你的申请后, we will invite you for an intake with your assigned ARO advisor to get more information. If it is determined that reasonable accommodations should be implemented, we will work with you towards creating an accommodation plan and notifying the necessary parties.
Important Note: You can apply at any time, 但是为了最快的处理时间, please submit your application at least 1 month in advance of a new semester. We do not provide retroactive accommodations.
ARO工作人员
联系信息
If you have a health care emergency dial 911. If you have a non-emergency medical situation, you can contact the 校园健康中心 了解更多信息. If you have a non-emergency but urgent counseling need, contact 帽 支持.
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No. On and off-campus resources for assessments are available upon request. Students are responsible for the cost of any evaluation. Please reach out for assessment referrals.
No. Students must request accommodations through the ARO registration process. A diagnosis alone does not qualify you for accommodations. Students with a disability must document the current existence of an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
ODS遵循 FERPA guidelines and recognizes the right of the student to determine who receives disability-related information. This information is stored separately from the academic records office. The accommodation process requires the student to provide letters from the ARO to faculty listing the agreed-upon accommodations.
No. Students are not charged for reasonable accommodations. Students are responsible for the costs of personal aids or devices such as wheelchairs, 助听器, 私人家教, 等.
Our office is staffed during the academic year 周一-星期五 from 8am-5pm. An appointment will guarantee that we will be able to meet with you at your preferred time, but you are welcome to drop in to meet with staff during their office hours. If we can’t see you when you drop in, we will set up an appointment.
We are available for virtual or in-person appointments throughout the summer.
Third-party documentation is helpful, although not always required. We may be able to proceed with an intake or may implement conditional accommodations while waiting for documentation.
是的. The ARO works with students experiencing temporary disability to implement appropriate short-term accommodations. The same application process applies.
教师角
教师, familiarize yourself with your rights, responsibilities, and available resources.
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Discover both on- and off-campus resources, and ways to get educated and involved in issues of accessibility.
对ARO有疑问吗?
Contact the 无障碍资源办事处 at (805) 565-6135 or aro@fulyamsigorta.net