The purpose of Disability Services is to offer support to students with unique challenges in order to ensure access within the Northwestern community.
Disability Services works collaboratively with departments across Northwestern and outside organizations to provide reasonable accommodations, per the student's documented and qualifying needs. A disability may be categorized as one or more of the following:
- Physical or medical
- Learning
- Psychological
Disability Services follows the guidelines of "reasonable" accommodations as outlined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Students with a documented disability may receive services, if appropriate, in a variety of areas. Students seeking accommodations should contact Disability Services to start the review process. To respect individual privacy, and in compliance with FERPA, release forms are required.