Office of Accessibility
Disability-Related Housing Accommodations: PolicyRequests for accommodations related to University Residence Life and Housing should be submitted directly to the Office of Accessibility, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-6213. In order for accommodation requests to be considered for housing assignments, students must submit documentation of a current impairment(s) that substantially limits a major life activity. This documentation should be submitted directly to the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible, preferably at the time the Housing Contract is submitted to University Residence Life and Housing. The Office of Accessibility will determine if the current impairment qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act and whether or not reasonable housing accommodations are warranted. Final decisions regarding specific accommodations and how they will be implemented will be made after consultation between the Director of Residence Life and Housing and the Director of the Office of Accessibility or their designees. THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR DISABILITY HOUSING ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
- Complete housing application and send to the Department of Residence Life and Housing. (Office of Residence Life and Housing, The University of Akron, 269 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-1401.) You can obtain a housing application on the website at www.uakron.edu/reslife
- Have appropriate treating professional complete attached Documentation Guidelines form.
- Return completed Documentation Guidelines form to the Office of Accessibility. (Office of Accessibility, The University of Akron, 277 E. Buchtel Ave. Akron, OH 44325-6213.)
- Once completed Documentation is received, the Office of Accessibility will send a letter explaining the next step.
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