We are committed to ensuring that no qualified student with a documented disability is excluded from participation in, subjected to discrimination in connection with, or denied the benefits of any College program or activity due to the student’s disability. The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility coordinates disability-related accommodations and works with students and faculty to support equitable access.
Accommodation Process At a Glance
The Student Disability Accommodation Request Policy and Procedures explains the accommodation request process, including required documentation. It applies to any disability accommodation request made by any qualified student with a disability regardless of the type of disability and College program or activity in which the student is enrolled and/or participating.
- To begin: Complete the online Request for Disability Accommodation Form and submit supporting documentation.
- After you submit the form: The Accessibility Coordinator will review your request, may ask for additional documentation, and will work with you through an individualized interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.
Accessibility Coordinator
Kate Paull, the Office’s Accessibility Coordinator, supports students from initial disclosures and documentation through individualized interactive conversations and the implementation of approved accommodations. As part of the self-advocacy model for student accommodations, both the Accessibility Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator are available for ongoing support to ensure that academic adjustments and other accommodations continue to provide equitable access.
Contact Information
For questions or assistance: Contact Kate Paull, Accessibility Coordinator, at Kate.Paull@kzoo.edu.
- Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
- In-person appointments: Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Upjohn Library Commons, Room 212
- More immediate assistance: Contact Tanya Jachimiak, Director, Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility, Tanya.Jachimiak@kzoo.edu, Upjohn Library Commons, Room 217