Policies, Rules, Rights and Responsibilities
ADA and University Policy
Virginia Tech is committed to ensuring that all qualified students with disabilities can pursue a postsecondary education without barriers to instruction and services. Under Policy Memorandum 178 and university Policy 4075, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) leads an interactive process that includes interpreting disability documentation, determining the existence of a disability, and determining reasonable accommodations in this university setting. Reasonable accommodations are intended to provide students with disabilities equal access to the University.
Confidentiality
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) takes confidentiality very seriously and has taken steps to ensure that your paperwork and sensitive information remain private. SSD treats as confidential, any written material obtained to verify a disability, to plan for appropriate services, or to document services and contacts within the department. To learn what is being done to keep your information confidential, as well as a description of what information may be disclosed, you may read the Confidentiality Statement.
Confidentiality Statement Word Document
Confidentiality Statement PDF Document
To give SSD permission to share confidential information with a specific institution or individual, please use this Authorization for Release of Information form.
Grievances
If you believe that you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation, or if you believe that you have been subjected to sexual harassment, you are welcome to make an appointment with the Office for Equity and Accessibility compliance officer. You may download this Section 504/Title II Complaint Procedures pdf with instructions on how to file a complaint with that office. Even if you are unclear as to whether or not the situation actually involves discrimination or harassment, you are invited to discuss this matter.
Service Animals
Virginia Tech's Guidelines on Service Animals and Assistance/Support Animals are available in this secure downloadable document.
Documentation Guidelines
For guidelines on documentation, see our Documentation Guidelines page.