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Berea College

Disability &amp; Accessibility Services (DAS) works with students to ensure access to the full Berea experience, including academics, housing, and campus life.

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Grounded in <a href="https://www.berea.edu/the-great-commitments">Berea’s commitment to community and inclusion</a>, we partner with students, faculty, and staff to remove barriers and create environments where all students can participate fully.

Whether you’re new to DAS or returning, you can find the steps to get started and next actions below. Not sure if you qualify? You’re still encouraged to start the process; we can help you understand your options.

<h2 id="h-how-to-apply" class="wp-block-heading">1. Submit a Request</h2>
Complete the <a href="https://rainier.accessiblelearning.com/s-Berea/ApplicationStudent.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Student Application</a> if you&#8217;re not already registered with DAS.
Submitting a request begins a review process. It does not automatically result in accommodations. DAS will look at your individual situation and how it impacts your access at Berea.
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<h2>2. Provide Documentation</h2>
<a href="https://bereaedu.wpenginepowered.com/das/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/2020/12/DAS-Documentation-Guidelines-submitted.pdf">What to Submit</a>
You do not need documentation to get started. You can submit a request first and provide documentation after.
Documentation should help explain:
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<li data-section-id="1qflhcp" data-start="1626" data-end="1660">how your condition affects you</li>
<li data-section-id="gj3ijh" data-start="1661" data-end="1727">how it impacts your access in classes, housing, or campus life</li>
<li data-section-id="1p2zyyk" data-start="1728" data-end="1764">why accommodations may be needed in this setting</li>
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Before submitting documentation, make sure your provider understands what you are requesting and how your condition affects you in a college setting.
Preferred Option: Ask your provider to complete the <a href="https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=1c28f4cb-72f6-4f7c-ac51-563342ffc3c7&amp;env=na2&amp;acct=03542c71-d3ea-44d2-96f3-d418f38a9ef4&amp;v=2">Provider Verification Form</a> via DocuSign (fast, secure, and sent directly to DAS).
Other options: Signed letter or evaluation on official letterhead
How to Submit:
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<li data-section-id="1asisph" data-start="2085" data-end="2107">Upload through <a href="https://rainier.accessiblelearning.com/Berea">AIM</a></li>
<li data-section-id="1i5w5e" data-start="2108" data-end="2140">Email to <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="mailto:dasoffice@berea.edu" rel="noopener" data-start="2119" data-end="2138">dasoffice@berea.edu</a></li>
<li data-section-id="14o44f" data-start="2141" data-end="2177">Bring to DAS (Hutchins Annex 0247)</li>
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Important: Health summaries, medication lists, or after-visit notes are not sufficient on their own.
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<h2>3. Meet with DAS 
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After reviewing your information, a DAS Specialist will meet with you to talk through your experiences and any barriers you are encountering.
Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through this interactive process.
Not all requests result in accommodations, but this meeting helps determine what support may be appropriate.
If accommodations are approved, you will receive instructions on how to notify your professors.
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<h2>4. Housing &amp; ESA Requests</h2>
Housing accommodations, such as single rooms and ESAs, follow a separate process because they involve additional offices and policies.
These requests may require additional documentation and time for review.
Visit the <a href="https://www.berea.edu/disability-and-accessibility-services/academic-accommodations">Accommodations page</a> for details and required forms.

Start Here: Request Accommodations

Disability &amp; Accessibility Services (DAS) provides accommodations to support equal access to classes, housing, and campus programs at Berea.
Accommodations are designed to reduce barriers and support equal access. They do not guarantee academic outcomes, provide ongoing individualized support, or change the essential requirements of a course or program.
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<h3 data-section-id="dsb4vi" data-start="1137" data-end="1167">How decisions are made</h3>
DAS reviews each request individually to understand how a condition is affecting your access in this setting.
Decisions are based on:
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<li data-section-id="t4dn75" data-start="1303" data-end="1336">your experiences and barriers</li>
<li data-section-id="bwqndl" data-start="1337" data-end="1382">supporting documentation (when available)</li>
<li data-section-id="1r09h0w" data-start="1383" data-end="1441">the requirements of your courses or living environment</li>
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Not all requests result in accommodations, and approved accommodations may look different from what you have used in the past.
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<h3 data-section-id="lst9z9" data-start="1576" data-end="1624">How college accommodations are different</h3>
Accommodations in college are different from those in high school.
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<li data-section-id="mx7g42" data-start="1693" data-end="1758">An IEP or 504 Plan does not automatically transfer to college</li>
<li data-section-id="18ifz02" data-start="1759" data-end="1797">Accommodations are not retroactive</li>
<li data-section-id="1h18k0e" data-start="1798" data-end="1872">Students are responsible for requesting and using their accommodations</li>
<li data-section-id="1h18k0e" data-start="1798" data-end="1872">The accommodations received in an IEP or 504 may not be applicable in a college environment</li>
<li data-section-id="19wv357" data-start="1873" data-end="1938">Accommodations must align with course or program requirements</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1xyji6g" data-start="1945" data-end="1967">What to expect</h3>
If you are approved for accommodations:
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<li data-section-id="1wa3xop" data-start="2008" data-end="2064">You will receive an email from DAS with instructions on how to send a formal accommodation letter to your professors, through AIM</li>
<li data-section-id="xrex1y" data-start="2065" data-end="2133">You are responsible for sharing your letter with your professors</li>
<li data-section-id="a7yikw" data-start="2134" data-end="2195">DAS can help if you have questions or run into challenges</li>
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If you are not approved for a specific request, DAS will talk with you about other options or next steps.
If you have questions about a decision or believe something may have been misunderstood, we encourage you to contact DAS to discuss your concerns.
Students also have the option to request a formal review of decisions through the College’s appeal process.
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<h3 data-section-id="1y1e5lc" data-start="2309" data-end="2338">Still have questions?</h3>
If you’re unsure how this applies to your situation, you’re encouraged to start the process or <a href="mailto:dasoffice@berea.edu">contact DAS</a> to talk through your options.

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