Disability
Qualified Professional
Physical disability Visual impairment
MD, DO
MD, ophthalmologist, optometrist
Mobility, orthopedic impairment Speech and language impairment
MD, Audiologist (Au.D.)
Licensed speech professional
Learning disability
Ph.D. Psychologist, college learning disability specialist, other appropriate professional
Acquired brain impairment Psychological disability
MD neaurologist, neuropsychologist
Psychiatrist, Ph.D. Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW Psychiatrist, Ph.D. Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW
ADD/ADHD
Other disabilities MD who practicies or specializes within the field of the particular disability. Documentation used to evaluate the need and reasonableness of potential accommodations may include the following: • A licensed professional’s current medical diagnosis and date of diagnosis • Evaluation of how the student’s disability affects one or more of the major life activities and recommendations
• Psychological and emotional diagnostic tests • Functional effects or limitations of the disability • Medications and recommendations to alleviate the effects or limitations.
The college may request additional documentation as needed. At its discretion, the college may waive the requirement for medical documentation to support accommodation requests that relate to obvious impairments and are de minimis (unimportant) in nature. After the Director of Education receives the Accommodation Request Form and documentation, they will engage the student in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations. If the student is denied the requested accommodation, they may file a grievance using the Grievance Process below. They also may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or a similar state entity. The college will make appropriate arrangements to ensure disabled individuals are provided other accommodations, if required, to participate in this grievance process. The Director of Education will be responsible for such arrangements. 3. Grievance Process The college has adopted an internal grievance procedure, providing prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 or the ADA. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to discrimination based on disability, including disagreements regarding requested accommodations, may file a grievance under the procedure outlined below. The college will not retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the grievance investigation. 4. Procedure Grievances must be submitted to the Director of Education: Neil Mages 8338 NE Alderwood Road, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220 503-542-0486 nmages@sumnercollege.edu Grievances must be submitted to the Director of Education within thirty (30) days of the person filing the grievance becoming aware of the alleged discriminatory action. A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought. The Director of Education (or their trained designee) shall investigate the complaint and allow all interested individuals to submit relevant evidence. The Complainant may also present witnesses relative to the complaint. The Director of Education will maintain the files and records of such grievances. All reasonable efforts will be made to provide a written determination to the student or applicant within 30 days of filing. The Director of Education will advise the student and provide an update about the investigation status should a written decision not be made within 30 days of the filing. The student may also contact the Director of Education at reasonable intervals to inquire about the investigation status. The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the Director of Education by writing to the following: Joanna Russell, President, 8338 NE Alderwood Road, Portland, OR 97220 503-542-0470 jrussell@sumnercollege.edu within 15 days of receiving the Director of Education’s decision. The President shall issue a written decision responding to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing. The availability and use of this grievance procedure do not prevent a person from filing a complaint of discrimination based on disability with the U. S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and a similar state agency. The college will take all steps to prevent the recurrence of any harassment or other discrimination and to correct discriminatory effects where appropriate.
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