Amberton University is committed to ADA compliance by providing equal access, reasonable accommodations, and support services for students with disabilities. The information below explains how to request accommodations and the documentation required.
Procedures for ADA Admission and Accommodations
Amberton University is designed for the working adult. The average age of the Amberton student is 40 years old. According to these factors, the facility and services offered are aligned to accommodate students who can function in the workplace. While limited funds and no federal or state support limits the reasonable accommodation Amberton University can provide to disabled students, the institution continues to develop its facilities and services to meet the needs of disabled, working adults. All students at Amberton receive the same amount of instruction and the goal is to accommodate the disabled student to the level of learning of all students.
Admission for Students with Disabilities
As a part of the admission process, students identify their disability requests. All applications with disability requests are sent to the A.D.A. Official (the Vice President for Strategic Services, VPSS@amberton.edu). The A.D.A. Official contacts the student and requests additional information concerning the disability. Documentation describing the disability and verifiable professional medical documentation of the disability, as well as details of the accommodations requested, are needed in order to determine that the student will be able to function in both on-ground and online classes as appropriate for completion of the degree. Examples of accommodations include extended time for timed activities, permission to record classes, and a quiet place to take exams free from distractions that could interrupt one’s train of thought.
Review of Documentation and Approval of Accommodations
The requested documents, the evidentiary documents, and the accommodation documents are then reviewed by the A.D.A. Official to see how Amberton can meet the learning requests needed. Once this determination is made, a letter is prepared for the student documenting the accommodations that will be provided. The student confirms agreement of the accommodations outlined in the letter and receives a copy in addition to a copy placed in the student file.
Student and Faculty Responsibilities
The student is encouraged to provide a copy of this letter to his/her professors prior to or early in the class so there will be ample time to make adjustments in the activities for the class. The student is responsible for letting the professor know of the accommodations. The nature of the adult student is that he or she prefers to be in control of sharing his/her accommodations. Once the information is shared with a professor, adjustments are made in line with the accommodations. Any questions the professor has that cannot be answered by the student are directed to the A.D.A. Official (VPSS@amberton.edu).
Related Policies and Resources
For more information about Amberton’s academic policies and support for working adults, please review our Admissions Standards and Tuition Information pages.
Additional ADA resources:
- ADA.gov – Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
- U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
ADA FAQ
What ADA accommodations does Amberton University provide?
Amberton provides reasonable academic accommodations such as extended testing time, note-taking assistance, accessible course materials, and other adjustments based on documented needs.
Do online students qualify for ADA accommodations?
Yes. Working adults enrolled in online or hybrid programs may receive accommodations based on verified documentation, just as on-ground students do.
How do I request ADA accommodations?
Students begin the process by indicating their disability needs on the admission materials and contacting the A.D.A. Official at VPSS@amberton.edu with supporting documentation.
