Policy 2.06

Part 1. Purpose:

This policy and its corresponding procedure establish the overall structure and guidance for student accommodations at Minneapolis College in light of the College’s Accessibility and Accommodations statement (found in College Policy 2.05) and all applicable policies, guidelines, laws, and regulations. Such guiding requirements include Minnesota State Board of Trustees Policy 1.B.4 Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.

Students have a right to:

• An equal opportunity to learn, work, and receive reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services.Access to services that may be needed for equal access to courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities offered by the College.

Students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are encouraged to identify potential accessibility issues or concerns regarding programs, services, and activities at Minneapolis College and bring them to the attention of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC).

Part 2. Definitions

The following definitions are used in this policy and its corresponding procedure:

An Individual with a Disability: As defined by Minnesota State Board of Trustees Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, Part 2., Subpart A.

Qualified Individual with a Disability: Defined by Minnesota State Board of Trustees Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, Part 2., Subpart B.

Personal Devices and Services: As defined by Minnesota State Board of Trustees Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, Part 2., Subpart C.

Reasonable Accommodations: Described by Minnesota State Board of Trustees Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities, Part 5.  

Part 3. Determining Reasonable Accommodations for Students

College Procedure 2.06.01 establishes the College’s processes for determining reasonable accommodations for students.

Owner(s) Title: Vice President of Student Affairs

Date of Adoption: 7/1/1999

Date of Implementation (if different from adoption date): N/A

Date Last Reviewed: 7/31/2024 (Comprehensive Review)

History and Subject of Revisions: 7/31/2024 (Comprehensive Review: Substantial revisions across all accessibility and accommodations policies and procedures to align them and ensure cohesion. Updated Purpose and Definitions. Moved accommodations process information to 2.06.01.); 10/18/2018, 7/1/1999 (Adopted)

Regulatory Authority (e.g. Minnesota State policy, federal or state law):  MinnState Board Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities; Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; WCAG 2.0 Level AA; MN.IT Minnesota State Accessibility Standard; ADA Title II Regulations; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Minn State Board Policy 1B.4 Access and Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities; Federal definition of disability § 35.108