Saint Peter\u2019s University understands that as parents or guardians you have always played a role in your child\u2019s education, especially if your child has a disability. However, there will be some changes now that your child is in college. We hope this page and the rest of our website helps you and your child transition to Saint Peter\u2019s University with ease.<\/p>\n
Saint Peter\u2019s University will not disclose information about adult students to parents without proper authorization. In general, every student at Saint Peter\u2019s University is considered an adult and is responsible for his or her own learning. Therefore, students with disabilities must self-advocate. Part of this self-advocacy is deciding to disclose to Saint Peter\u2019s University any impairment and request for academic or housing accommodations. We ask you to encourage your child to take on this responsibility and learn to self-advocate. Our office is here to assist your child through this process.<\/p>\n
Self-identification and self-advocacy:<\/span> In the postsecondary setting, the student is entitled to academic adjustments such that the student may participate without discrimination based on disability. The obligation for advocacy and identification shifts to the student. This means that the student must inform their school of any impairment to determine whether academic or housing accommodations are appropriate.<\/p>\n It is very important to understand that Saint Peter\u2019s University cannot provide accommodations unless a student self-identifies, completes the application process, is approved, and receives a Letter of Accommodation.<\/p>\n
\nIn the K-12 sector, the school district is generally responsible for identifying and evalsuating students with disabilities. It is also the school district\u2019s responsibility to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE). During this time, it is the children\u2019s\u2019 parents and school that advocate on their behalf.<\/p>\n