UTI/MIAT welcomes students with disabilities. UTI/MIAT is committed to making reasonable, appropriate, and effective modifications (commonly called “reasonable accommodations”) in policies, practices, and procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, and applicable state and local laws. A qualified student with
a disability must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; have a record of such an impairment; or be regarded as having such an impairment. Qualified students with disabilities also must meet the academic and technical standards for admission or participation in UTI/MIAT’s educational programs and services either with our without reasonable accommodations.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who comply with the process outlined below may receive reasonable modifications tailored to their individual needs to ensure equal access to UTI/ MIAT’s programs and services, provided such modification does not require an adjustment that would alter or waive essential academic requirements or constitute a fundamental alteration of a service, program, or activity. Some examples of modifications may include extended time, use of assistive technology, and assistance liaising with external agencies such as rehabilitative services, if applicable. To receive services, students must:
- Identify the need for modifications through the Student Services Department.
- Submit the Accommodation Request and Consent Form to the Department of Student Services.
- Provide all requested documentation to the Student Services Department.
- If found eligible for services, meet with the Director of Student Services or designee to discuss modifications. The Director of Student Services or designee will set up a mutually convenient time for an in-person or telephone conference to review the Accommodation Plan.
- Provide the Student Services Department with a signed consent form.
- It is the student’s responsibility to provide the Accommodation Form to each instructor. Students must comply with this requirement to receive approved accommodations. Classroom accommodations are not retroactive but effective only upon the student sharing approved accommodations with the instructor. Students who wish to receive classroom accommodations are encouraged to complete the process promptly. They should not wait until after completing a course or activity, or receiving a poor grade to request services.
If a request for accommodations is denied, students may contact the Director of Student Services to discuss or utilize the ADA/Section 504 grievance procedure.
Students are encouraged to submit all requested documentation promptly; ideally, requests for accommodations should be submitted approximately six weeks prior to the start date of
the class for which accommodations are requested. This will allow the Student Services Department to ensure that approved accommodations are provided in a timely manner.