Under the law, colleges are not permitted to wait until a student with a disability enrolls in a class to make accommodations in a given course. All courses must be accessible at all times.

A - Accessibility: Faculty members play a major role in making their classrooms accessible to all students.

C - Communication: It is imperative that students with disabilities, faculty members, and DRS communicate on a regular basis.

C - Confidentiality: All faculty and DRS staff must respect a student's right to confidentiality.

E - Eligibility: DRS is the office designated to determine eligibility for federally mandated academic accommodations and services.

S - Student Responsibility: Students have a responsibility in ensuring they get the necessary services.

S - Support: Both faculty and DRS work together to support students in their legal right to access an education.

From:
Developed by Patricia Carlton, Jennifer Hertzfeld, and Ann Yurcisin
The Ohio State University Partnership Grant
Improving the Quality of Education for Students with Disabilities
http://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfacts/Rights_and_Responsibilities.htm