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 theRehabilitation 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 tohelping 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:
    New Accommodate Users
    Returning Accommodate Student Users
  1. Submit your documentation: Submit your disability documentation to Accessibility Services (via Accommodate or email at [email protected]) for review.
    strong>Documentation Guidelines:
    Guidelines for Medical, Physical Conditions, and Chronic Illnesses (pdf)
    Guidelines for Mental Health Disorders (pdf)
    Guidelines for Learning Disabilities and ADHD (pdf)
  1. 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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