How to Access Disability Support

Academic accommodations are determined on an individual basis, facilitated by Accessibility Services, making use of submitted comprehensive disability documentation as well as confidential consultation with the student. The determined accommodations may differ from those previously provided to a student, as the accommodations must appropriately address the current impact of the disability on the student’s performance in the college setting.

Students must follow these steps to access accommodations:

  • Register with Accessibility Services: Complete the Wheaton College Accessibility Services Registration & Accommodation Request via the Accommodate Portal.
  • Gather comprehensive disability documentation: Take a look at General Information on Documentationfor more detailed information about the kind of paperwork you need to submit, or contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.
  • Submit your documentation: Submit your disability documentation to Accessibility Services (via Accommodate or email) for review.
  • 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.
  • Share: Communicate academic accommodation needs with faculty at the beginning of the semester.

**Please schedule appointments via email: [email protected], or call the Filene Center front desk at 508-286-8215 .

Contact Us

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

Please note: There is accessible parking in the rear of the Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center and adjacent to the Haas Athletic Center. An accessible entrance to the Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center provides access to the main level of the Filene Center (Kollett Hall) and the Accessibility Services office. Please check-in at the front desk.

Important Notices

Statement of Commitment: Wheaton College provides appropriate and reasonable accommodations to ensure that no student is discriminated against on the basis of disability. Students with disabilities may experience challenges that may call for reasonable accommodations to ensure equitable access to the curriculum and support success in and out of the classroom. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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.