The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”
Disability Support Services (DSS), CSU, Chico
Quick Reference:
Services and Timelines
This is a quick reference guide to timelines required to ensure the timely delivery of services. However, it is the student’s responsibility to read and understand the information on the DSS Web site. The policies contained serve as the guidelines under which Disability Support Services delivers services to students, staff, and faculty with disabilities on the campus of California State University, Chico. The policies were developed to insure that students receive the best services possible as well as equal access to programs and facilities.
| What | Who | When |
|---|---|---|
Submission of medical/testing documentation to Disability Support Services |
Student |
At least two weeks prior to date of requested services |
Determination of student eligibility for accommodations and/or support services |
Disability Support Services (DSS) |
Within two weeks of receiving documentation |
Meet with individual instructors to discuss disability-related accommodations |
Student |
Within three weeks after instruction begins or one week after approval of documentation by DSS |
Completion of Exam Request Form for classroom exam or quiz |
Student |
At least three days prior to test date |
Completion of Exam Request Form for final exams |
Student |
At least one week prior to final exam |
Provision of other prescribed accommodations for the students authorized by DSS |
Instructor and/or DSS |
Within at least two weeks following request made by student |
Request for alternate format services for textbook materials from DSS |
Student |
Four weeks before instruction begins |
Submit requisitions for text books and reading material, or other instructional materials |
Instructor |
Deadline provided by AS Bookstore |
Request for alternate format services for handouts and exam materials from DSS |
Student |
At least two weeks before date needed |
Request for Interpreter Services |
Student |
At least two weeks before date needed |
Request for furniture |
Student |
At least two weeks before date needed |
Request for Note Takers |
Student |
At least two weeks before date needed |