Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is an institution of higher education that is committed to the well-being of the students in all aspects of their life. Our purpose is to provide services to students in accordance with “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990” which includes changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which became effective on January 1, 2009. Also, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973.

The Reasonable Accommodation Institutional Policy is a guideline to provide services based on these laws. All applicants accepted to PHSU must be able to meet the technical standards (see recommendation for standard review) described in the PHSU Admissions Policy. PHSU is not required to modify its admissions requirements for applicants with disabilities if the prospective students are unable to meet them.

Accepted candidates that need special accommodations are responsible to contact the Office of Academic Affairs; it is the student’s responsibility to make their condition known to PHSU designated officials and to seek out assistance. The impairment must be one that substantially limits a major life activity. If you have a psychological disability or medical condition that you believe requires modification to the standards conditions, apply for accommodation. (Refer to Reasonable Accommodations Policy in Student Handbook)

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