Prospective Students

Questions
Are colleges or universities required to provide transportation or attendant care?
Answer

No. Colleges and universities are not legally required to provide these services. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus and between classes and buildings once on campus. They are similarly responsible for self-care or for arranging attendant care for activities such as eating, medical treatment, toileting, and showering.

Questions
Where is Disability Services located?
Answer

The Disability Services for Students office at Sonoma State University is located at:

Schulz 1014A (the entrance is near the IT Help Desk)

1801 East Cotati Ave

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

See the campus map

Questions
What role do my parents play in the process?
Answer

Students who are 18 years old or older are legally recognized as adults. In this case, the student is responsible for their own accommodation requests and disability-related decisions. However, students are encouraged to have an open dialogue with their parents as we know they can be a great source of support for you.

Questions
I have a disability, but am thinking about trying it without accommodations in college. Is this a good idea?
Answer

The decision to seek accommodations is entirely up to you. However registered students report to us frequently that they wish they would have taken advantage of accommodations earlier on in their college career. It is far better to have the supports at your disposal than to go it alone.  If you change your mind and don’t feel you need the accommodations, you can always make that choice. However, if you find yourself doing poorly because of not having accommodations, we are unable to “go back” and address the problem retroactively.

Questions
Do colleges and universities provide Individualized Education Programs (IEP's)?
Answer

No. In the postsecondary educational setting, students are responsible for self-identifying themselves as individuals with disabilities, providing disability documentation, and requesting accommodations. The institution is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Colleges and universities do not provide special education versions of courses, IEP plans, specialized progress reports, etc.

Questions
May I visit the Disability Services for Students office (DSS) while I am a prospective student?
Answer

Yes. We are happy to meet with prospective students to provide you with a broad overview of DSS services.  Determination of the specific accommodations appropriate for individual students is done after admission to the University. We suggest you coordinate your visit to the DSS office with a tour of the campus and information session.

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