Disability Services

1. Student Rights

   Rights

   1. The right to be treated with dignity and respect by all Accessibility and Disability Service providers (interpreters, note takers, office staff) and all members of the college community.
   2. The right to equal access to courses, programs, services, jobs, activities and facilities offered by the college.
   3. Equal opportunity to learn, work and receive reasonable accommodations and services.
   4. Confidentiality of information regarding their disability as applicable laws allow.
   5. The right to receive high quality services and assistance in accordance with our policies and procedures.
     

   Responsibilities

   Self-identify disability status to Accessibility and Disability Services office.
   
   Provide documentation of the disability.
   
   Request necessary accommodations every semester by meeting with the Accessibility and Disability Services Coordinator.
   
    Register for classes in a timely manner and notify the Accessibility and Disability Services Coordinator of any changes to your schedule after your initial registration if they affect your accommodations.
   
   Follow all program policies and procedures.
   
   Report any grievances in a timely manner.
   
   Meet and maintain the same academic qualifications and essential institutional standards as other students on campus.
   
   Follow the college's Student Code of Conduct as required of all students on campus.
   
   

   Concerns

   
   

   At Minnesota West you are responsible for notifying the Accessibility and Disability Services Office if the accommodations that you were provided did not meet your needs. If you have attempted to resolve issues related to your accommodations, but you feel that Minnesota West has failed to meet your needs, you may file a complaint. Complaints are generally about issues such as accommodations provided, timely implementation of accommodations, access to buildings, and access to information.
   
   Complaints are treated seriously at Minnesota West and processes are in place to investigate and resolve them. Complaints should be filed in a timely manner and are usually, but do not need to be, submitted in written form.

   The complaint process is as follows:

   1. Visit with the Accessibility and Services Coordinator about your concern. Usually a complaint can be resolved at this level.
   2. Visit with your campus Support Service Staff about your concern.
   3. File a grievance using the procedure found under Student Information & Policies.
   4. File a complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights by calling 1-800-421-3481 or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights by calling 1-651-296-5663 (Voice) or 1-651-296-1283 (TTY).
      
      

   
   If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed because of your disability, you may bring a complaint under the Minnesota State Board Policy 1B.1.1, Nondiscrimination in Employment and Educational Opportunity. To do so, contact the College Provost.