Disability Support Services

Housing Accommodations

Housing Reasonable Accommodation Procedures INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Northwest College ("NWC" or the "College") recognizes the importance of providing reasonable accommodations in its housing procedures and practices where necessary for individuals with disabilities to use and access College housing. These procedures explain the process and guidelines for reasonable accommodations in College housing. NWC reserves the right to amend these procedures at any time as circumstances require.

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION (EXCLUDING REQUESTS FOR SERVICE ANIMALS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS ACT)

The Disability Support Services Office is responsible for evaluating requests for a reasonable accommodation in College housing. In evaluating the request, Disability Services will consult with the Office of Residence Life ("Residence Life"), the Vice-President of Student Services, and the NWC Student Success Center, as necessary, to determine whether the requested accommodation is necessary and reasonable. Individuals with a disability who reside or intend to reside in College housing who believe they need a reasonable accommodation should contact Disability Services.

Requests for reasonable accommodation in College housing policies and practices are governed by the following requirements:

Requesting a Housing Accommodation

• Contact Disability Support Services at 307-754-6135 or email disabilitysupportservices@nwc.edu to request a reasonable accommodation.

Non-retaliation Provision

• NWC will not retaliate against any individual because that individual has requested or received a reasonable accommodation in College housing.