Statement of Commitment

Wheaton College is committed to helping students achieve academic and personal success, both in and out of the classroom environment. The mission of Accessibility Services is to help all students to fully access the academic, residential, and social aspects of student life at Wheaton College.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the College provides accommodations for eligible students with documented disabilities to afford equal access to educational programs and services. This is to ensure all students fully access the academic, residential, and social aspects of the student experience.

Accessibility Services Office within the Filene Center

The Filene Center for Academic Advising, Support & Accessibility team is dedicated to
helping all Wheaton College students in all programs of study achieve their academic
goals and attain academic success by providing them with an array of supportive
services and resources.

Students wishing to access disability accommodations offered through the Accessibility
Services office, must complete the following steps:

1) Register with Accessibility Services: Complete the Wheaton College
Accessibility Services Registration & Accommodation Request via
the Accommodate Portal.

2) Submit your documentation: Submit your disability documentation to
Accessibility Services (via Accommodate or email) for review.

DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES:
Guidelines for Medical, Physical Conditions, and Chronic Illnesses
Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders
Guidelines for Learning Disabilities and ADHD

3) Meet with us: Schedule a meeting with a member of the Accessibility
Services team for a confidential conversation regarding your request for
appropriate accommodations; meet to discuss accommodation needs,
complete the approval process, and access other available supportive
services as needed.

Please note our deadlines:
Current Student Housing Accommodations Deadline is March1st
Incoming Student Housing Accommodations Deadline is July 1st 
Academic accommodations are processed in an on-going basis

Students requesting accommodations must self-identify and provide relevant and
comprehensive documentation of the disability to the Office of Student
Accessibility Services. This office evaluates the clinical documentation and
engages in an interactive process with students to determine eligibility and
reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are such that they
provide equal access for students with disabilities but are not accommodations
that are unduly burdensome financially or administratively or that fundamentally
alter the nature of the university’s programs.

Due to the length of the eligibility and accommodation process, it is
recommended that students begin the request for accommodations and
document submission early. This process may take up to 10 business days for
academic accommodations and up to 15 business days for other types of
accommodations.

Schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Schuster, Director, Accessibility Services
Schedule an appointment with Frannie Palmer, Accessibility Specialist

Email: [email protected]
Filene Center Front Desk: 508-286-8215

Filene Center for Academic Advising, Support & Accessibility
Wheaton College
26 East Main St.
Norton, MA 02766
508-286-8215 voice
508-286-5828 TTY
508-286-5621 fax

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