Betania International University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or operations of, its programs or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Accommodations are granted on a case-by-case basis for those students who are eligible by showing sufficient documentation of disability in compliance with all Federal and State Laws. The university currently provides handicap access in its classrooms and facilities. Requests for other accommodations must be made to the Executive Director. On occasion, the Executive Director may work together with the President to resolve requests concerning academic adjustments.
With the goal of promoting integration and equality among the student population, the University provides individual assistance to students with documented disabilities. Disclosure of disability is voluntary. Students with disabilities must request adjustments or other accommodations within the first two weeks of each semester, and provide appropriate documentation to the Executive Director.
Documentation received may be questioned if proper credentials are not provided, or if the diagnosis is without supporting data. The University maintains all records as confidential.
Upon review of the documentation, the Executive Director will develop a letter of acknowledgement of the disability and the appropriate accommodations that will be provided to the student. The Executive Director will contact the student’s professors to notify them of the authorized adjustments. In case the adjustments do not work, the student must notify Executive Director in order to ensure timely arrangements.
Students that require extra time for testing may take examinations under the supervision of the Executive Director, in agreement with the course professor. Students should allow two to three weeks for processing of additional aids or educational materials. The University provides these auxiliary aids and services on an individual basis. These aids and services may include, but are not limited to: registration assistance, approval of reduced course load, letters to instructors outlining accommodation needs, note takers, testing accommodations, classroom and other facility accommodations, and assistance with accessibility issues.
Betania International University will take into account the dates of requests for adjustments in the evaluation of grade appeals. Students should keep in mind that arrangements are provided to aid in the completion of course requirements, not to provide excuses for missing assignments or other coursework. All students may appeal grades. For this process, please refer to Procedure for Grade Appeals.
Appeal disability documentation decision
The student may appeal any decision related to a requested accommodation or auxiliary aid to the Executive Director. Such an appeal must be made in writing to the Executive Director not later than ten (10) days following the decision as to a requested accommodation or aid. Any position paper, brief, medical documentation or other written material, which the student desires to be reviewed by the Executive Director, shall be submitted together with the notice of appeal. The Executive Director shall investigate and respond to the notice of appeal in writing, stating the decision, together with the reasons for either affirming or reversing the previous decision as to an accommodation or auxiliary aid.