APPEALING ACCOMMODATION(S) DETERMINED BY DS

Any student who disagrees with the academic accommodation(s) or other services that have been determined should first speak to a DS staff member. The student should express his/her concerns and be prepared to offer alternative solutions. If, after consulting with his/her DS staff member, the student is still not satisfied regarding the proposed accommodation(s) or the provision of accommodation(s), the student should speak with the direct supervisor of the staff member. If the student is still not satisfied with the proposed or provided accommodation(s), the student may file a formal grievance. The University's Policy Statement 26 (PS-26), Policy on Persons with Disabilities, includes the process for filing a formal grievance.

Please remember that the University has an obligation to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to ensure that otherwise qualified students with disabilities have access to all University functions. However, if the University can provide an accommodation that is equally as effective as the one requested, the University is not required to provide the requested accommodation. 

GRIEVANCES WITH OTHER LSU DEPARTMENTS OR PROGRAMS

It is the practice of DS that issues concerning accommodation(s) of students with disabilities in academic and other programs/activities be resolved between the student requesting the accommodation and the University employee representing the department within which the academic program or service is located. Students should then report the grievance to an DS staff member. If the student believes that all efforts to resolve the complaint have proven unsuccessful, he/she may file a formal grievance. PS-26 includes the process for filing a formal grievance.

 In addition, University Policy Statement, PS-48 outlines procedures to be followed when filing an appeal of any University regulation, rule, policy, or decision made by University personnel. In all cases, students must follow University grievance procedures prior to contacting any outside agency (i.e. the Office of Civil Rights or the Department of Justice).