Disability Resource Center
Room 591, Alexander Creek Building (5) • 208.535.5462 • disability.resources@cei.edu
The mission of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to promote and ensure equal access for all College of Eastern Idaho students, faculty, staff, and guests. CEI is committed to providing educational opportunities to all qualified individuals and, in doing so, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which states that no qualified person shall, because of their disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the College.
The DRC is available to assist any student, prospective student, or campus guest who has a documented disability and believes they may benefit from reasonable accommodations, which are provided on a case-by-case basis.
Individuals with questions about accessibility or who wish to request reasonable accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids as indicated in the ADAAA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, should contact the DRC by visiting Building 5, Room 591; by calling (208) 535-5462; or by emailing disability.resources@cei.edu.
Accommodation Request Procedure
It is essential that students with disabilities self-identify and submit requests for accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids within a timely manner. Whenever possible, this request should be made prior to the start of the semester as accommodations are not retroactive. Students requesting accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids must follow these steps:
1. Must have a documented disability and must self-identify to the DRC.
- The student may be asked to provide appropriate third-party documentation which helps to establish the presence of a disability. Should documentation not be available, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain this at their expense and provide it to the DRC.
2. Schedule/participate in an intake meeting, at which time the student will be asked about the disability, and the impact or barrier(s) it has on their educational experience.
- The DRC and the student will discuss the request for reasonable accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids.
3. The DRC will review the intake notes and third-party documentation to determine the appropriateness of the accommodations requested.
- The DRC will inform the student of the resulting decision.
4. For approved accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids, the DRC will provide a letter of accommodation, which will be delivered digitally to the student and their instructor(s). Students are encouraged to meet with their instructor(s) as necessary to discuss the implementation of the accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and/or the DRC if accommodations are not being met.
- Requests for accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids must be made to the DRC EACH semester of enrollment.
- The DRC will update the accommodation letter and distribute it as outlined above.
5. Should the student disagree with the decision of the DRC, the student must, within ten working days, submit a written appeal to the Dean of Student Affairs, as outlined in the Grievance Procedure below.
Reasonable accommodations are determined on an individual basis. No student has the right to any particular accommodation except those needed to properly address the disability and its barriers.
Examples of accommodations and auxiliary aids may include, but are not limited to:
- Reduced-distraction testing environment for exams and quizzes
- Extended testing time for exams and quizzes
- Reader and/or scribe for exams and quizzes
- Use of word processor for essay exams and quizzes
- Textbooks in alternative formats
- Use of a digital recorder or other auditory recording device in class
- Note taking services
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services
- Sound amplification or assistive listening device
Grievance Procedure for DRC
College of Eastern Idaho has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the ADAAA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual with a disability believes they have been discriminated against they have the right to file a grievance by following the steps below. College of Eastern Idaho’s DRC has been given the responsibility of determining and approving a student’s need for accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids. All requests for accommodations or assistance should first be filed with the DRC, following CEI’s published accommodations request procedure. If the student believes the DRC’s decision is discriminatory on the basis of disability, the student should first meet with the DRC to review the decision. If an acceptable conclusion cannot be reached, the student may request a review of the decision as follows:
Within ten working days of the decision, submit a grievance requesting a review to CEI’s Dean of Student Affairs by clicking here. Include the following:
- Name of the person filing the complaint
- Date of original accommodation or assistance request
- Accommodation or service requested
- Reason for the request
- Reason the DRC’s decision is not deemed to be appropriate, reasonable, or effective
The Dean of Student Affairs will review the information and meet separately with the student and others as needed and then will render a decision within five working days. Written notice of the decision will be sent to the complainant. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision, they may request a review from the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs.
Disability-Related Complaints Related to Academic and Non-Credit Programs
This procedure shall apply to academic programs. Examples are:
- Requests for classroom accommodations such as audio recording devices, note takers, assistive listening devices and interpreters;
- Requests for test accommodations such as extended time, tests read aloud, or reduced-distraction testing.
If a complaint is brought by a student regarding denial or modification of an accommodation, and/or auxiliary aid request, the decision of the DRC to provide or deny said accommodation shall be implemented until such time as a formal resolution of the grievance procedure is achieved.
If a faculty member shall refuse to provide an accommodation, and/or auxiliary aid in accordance with the DRC’s written notice, the student should first request the DRC’s assistance in resolving the dispute. The request must be made within ten working days after the faculty member’s refusal to provide the accommodation, and/or auxiliary aid. The DRC will meet with the faculty member, the department chair, or other faculty and administration officials as appropriate in order to attempt to resolve the complaint.
In the event the DRC is unable to resolve the complaint within five working days of the request, the DRC will refer the matter to the Dean of Student Affairs. It is the DRC’s responsibility to notify the student of such action and to provide all pertinent information to the Dean of Student Affairs.
The Dean of Student Affairs will review the information and meet separately with the student and others as needed and then render a decision within five working days. Written notice of the decision will be sent to the complainant. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision, he/she may request a review from the Vice-President of Instruction and Student Affairs. This request must submitted in writing and within 10 working days of Dean of Student Affairs’ decision.
Disability-Related Complaints with Campus Activities, Events, and Services
This procedure shall apply to campus activities, events, and services. Examples are:
- Concerns related to building or grounds accessibility
- Participation in college-sponsored events
- Requests for accommodations related to parking
If a complaint is brought by a student, community member or other individual regarding accessibility issues related to CEI buildings, grounds, or campus events, the individual should first request the DRC’s assistance in resolving the dispute. The request must be made within ten working days after the issue is identified. The DRC will then attempt to resolve the complaint. If a resolution cannot be reached within five working days, the DRC will refer the matter to the Dean of Student Affairs.
The Dean of Student Affairs will review the information and meet separately with the student and others as needed and then render a decision within five working days. Written notice of the decision will be sent to the complainant. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision, he/she may request a review from the Vice-President of Instruction and Student Affairs. This request must submitted in writing and within 10 working days of Dean of Student Affairs’ decision.
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