The Brown School is committed to making its programs accessible to students with disabilities.
Students with disabilities who wish to request academic accommodations are advised to complete a request for academic adjustments or services form as early as possible. Students are also welcome to contact Disability Resources (DR) to discuss any questions.
In order to create an effective accommodation plan, students must provide documentation of the disability, including information from a health care provider and schedule a meeting with DR to discuss their request. This information is used to clarify the functional impact of disability, which in turn helps DR develop an effective accommodation plan.
Once an accommodation plan is determined, DR will create a letter of accommodation, known as a VISA letter. Students are advised to share the VISA with each course instructor and discuss how accommodations can be implemented in each course. Students are encouraged to let DR know if an accommodation needs a change or revision.
While students work with DR to have accommodations approved, it is advised that students also speak with the Director of Student Affairs at the Brown School to discuss accommodation and accessibility needs.