TABLE OF CONTENTS

• How to Request Disability Accommodations (DSS)
  • Step 1: Submit Documentation
  • Step 2: Receive Confirmation from DSS
  • Step 3: Meet with a DSS Representative
  • Step 4: Receive Your Accommodation Letters
  • Step 5: Deliver Letters to Your Instructors
  • Step 6: Renew Each Semester
  • Quick Reference Summary
  • Contact Information

How to Request Disability Accommodations (DSS)

Do you have a disability and need academic accommodations? This article walks you through the full accommodation request process. Please note: Accommodations are not retroactive. They take effect only after you present your accommodation letter to each instructor. Additionally, they must be renewed each semester.

Step 1: Submit Documentation

Obtain supporting documentation from a qualified treating healthcare provider. Then, submit your documentation to DSS directly via email at dss@lesley.edu.

Step 2: Receive Confirmation from DSS

DSS will review your submitted documentation and determine if it is complete and sufficient. If so, you will receive a confirmation that your request is being processed.

Step 3: Meet with a DSS Representative

You will participate in a meeting with a DSS staff member to:

• Review your submitted documentation
• Discuss your history of past accommodations (if any)
• Identify your current academic needs

Step 4: Receive Your Accommodation Letters

After your accommodations are approved, DSS will:

• Create your official accommodation letters
• Sign and distribute the letters to you

Step 5: Deliver Letters to Your Instructors

Once you receive your accommodation letters, you should:

1. Sign your accommodation letters
2. Provide a copy to each of your instructors
3. Meet with each instructor to discuss reasonable and appropriate implementation of your accommodations
4. Return fully signed copies to DSS

Reminder: Accommodations are not retroactive. They take effect only after you present your accommodation letter to each instructor.

Step 6: Renew Each Semester

Accommodation letters do not renew automatically. You must request new letters each semester.

• You do not need to resubmit supporting documentation unless your disability has changed.
• Contact DSS at the start of each semester to initiate renewal.

Quick Reference Summary

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Disability Support Services at dss@lesley.edu.