DigitalCrafts ADA/Section 504 Reasonable Accommodations Policy
ADA/Section 504 Reasonable Accommodations Policy
DigitalCrafts does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of physical or mental disability. To ensure equal access to its programs and activities, DigitalCrafts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, including appropriate auxiliary aids and services, academic adjustments (inside or outside the classroom), and/or modification to policies and procedures, to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless providing such accommodations would result in an undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature of the relevant program or activity. A DigitalCrafts ADA/504 Coordinator is responsible for determining appropriate accommodations.
ADA/504 Coordinators - Accommodations@DigitalCrafts.com
Alyson Joachim
Senior Student Operations Manager
Phone: 833-327-2387 ext. 702
Nicholas Dzierzynski
Director of Admissions
Phone: 630-622-5832
Applicants for admission to DigitalCrafts or current students requesting an accommodation must complete a Request for Accommodation, which includes a section that must be completed by their health-care provider. Copies of these forms may be obtained from an ADA/504 Coordinator. DigitalCrafts may request only medical information that is relevant and reasonably necessary to determine whether an individual is disabled, the nature and extent of the disability, and appropriate reasonable accommodations. Completed forms and supporting documentation must be submitted to a Coordinator at the email address above or to DigitalCrafts’ mailing address. To enable DigitalCrafts to evaluate an individual’s needs, engage in an interactive process with them, and provide appropriate reasonable accommodations in a timely fashion, DigitalCrafts requests that individuals complete and submit the required forms and supporting documentation as soon as practicable under the circumstances.
DigitalCrafts will make its determination on an individualized, case-by-case basis with input from the individual requesting accommodation, the ADA/504 Coordinator, and faculty and administrators, as necessary. Except in unusual cases, DigitalCrafts will reach a determination regarding an individual’s request for accommodation and notify the individual in writing of the determination within ten business days of their properly submitted request. In the event requested accommodations have been denied, DigitalCrafts’ determination letter will inform the individual of the reason(s) and of their right to appeal the determination as set forth below. The ADA/504 Coordinator will maintain a confidential file regarding all requests for accommodation containing the forms and supporting documentation submitted by the applicant or student, any relevant communications (including notes of oral communications) between the individual and the institution, the determination letter from DigitalCrafts to the individual, and the reason(s) for any denials. Any disagreements between an individual requesting accommodation and the ADA/504 Coordinator regarding appropriate accommodations and/or any allegations of violations of this policy may be raised under the School’s Investigation and Grievance Procedures.
Pregnancy and Parenting
Pregnancy, parenting, and all related conditions are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. AIUS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations under Title IX to ensure equitable learning opportunities in the same manner and under the same policies as any other temporary disability. Pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions covered under Title IX include, but may not be limited to: pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, conditions arising in connection with pregnancy, and recovery from these conditions.
Students wishing to request Title IX accommodations may contact the Title IX Coordinator (Ombudsman) at Ombudsman@aiuniv.edu or 847-586-4056. Reasonable Title IX accommodations available under this policy may include extended due dates, waiver of late penalties, a course extension or incomplete at the end of the course, or campus-based accommodations (when applicable) such as additional breaks, excused absences, alternative seating, elevator access, and a dedicated lactation room. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Students that need a Leave of Absence should speak with Student Advising. In review of a Title IX accommodation request, supporting documentation may be requested by the Title IX Coordinator. Supporting documentation may include written notice from the student’s medical provider regarding information related to the student’s medical condition and need for academic accommodation(s). Unless otherwise notated by a medical provider, accommodations extend until 8 weeks post-delivery.
Students currently receiving ADA accommodation(s) are still eligible for Title IX accommodations, but accommodations cannot be stacked or duplicated (e.g., a student with an ADA accommodation of a course extension at the end of a course cannot get an additional course extension as a Title IX accommodation).
Students receiving ADA and/or Title IX accommodations must still adhere to all DigitalCrafts policies and procedures.
For more information regarding student rights under Title IX, please review AIUS’ Sexual Harassment Policy Under Title IX. You may also direct questions related to this policy to the Title IX Coordinator at Ombudsman@aiuniv.edu. If you feel you are being discriminated against because you are pregnant or parenting, you may file a complaint by using the System’s internal Title IX grievance procedures (see Investigation & Discrimination Procedures under the Sexual Harassment Policy under Title IX).