The statement below is intended to be used by Faculty/Staff members to aid in planning accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The "number" and "sponsor's name/phone number" should be filled in by Faculty/Staff members before the statement is sent out to anyone:
Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. To request ADA accommodations, please communicate your needs (number) of days before the activity or program you plan to attend by calling (sponsor’s name and phone number).
To ensure the campus community understands the requirements and legal obligations regarding service and assistance animals, the link below provides clarification and interpretation of the laws and definitions related to this topic.
ServiceandAssistanceAnimalsProtocol.pdf
Below is a list of forms and other publications offered by Student Disability Services for Faculty:
Physical copies of these brochures and documents can also be obtained by visiting the Student Disability Services office in Velma K. Waters Library, Room 162.
Students' accommodation letter(s) must be emailed to you before you can provide accommodations to them. The accommodation letters will be emailed to you from the SDS office and will describe in general terms the appropriate academic accommodations for their disability and for your class. Because general terms are used in the letters, it may be necessary to contact SDS to determine exactly how to implement the accommodation. If a student identifies him/herself as having a disability and you have not received a letter, please ask them if they have requested their accommodation letter from SDS. If the student does not have a letter, feel free to continue to discuss the concerns with the student; however, make sure the student knows you will need the letter before you can provide any accommodations. Students are required to request letters from SDS every semester. If a student tells you that they registered last semester, please remind the student that they have to request accommodation letters every semester and refer them to our office.
Both the fax machine and email are closely monitored by the SDS staff.
Exam Administration
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email Student Disability Services (SDS):
(903) 886-5150
StudentDisabilityServices@tamuc.edu
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Sandi Patton, Director
Sandi.Patton@tamuc.edu
(903) 886-5835
Alexis Duggan, Student Disability Case Manager
Alexis.Duggan@tamuc.edu
(903) 886-5929
Angie Morin, Administrative Coordinator
Angie.Morin@tamuc.edu
(903) 886-5930
Sarah Sparks, Testing Facilitator / Assistive Technology Coordinator
Sarah.Sparks@tamuc.edu
(903) 886-5173
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