Students at Case Western Reserve are not required to disclose disability information to anyone. However, in order to use services and appropriate accommodations, students should notify Disability Resources.

Our staff members that are aware of your disability will keep this information confidential. Students decide who needs to know about their disability. Disability Resources is the only department that will determine your eligibility.

We will work closely with students and design an individual plan for accommodations. Included in that plan are strategies for disclosure to professors as well as identifying specific accommodations that will be needed for each course.

Accommodations and services are available for students with a variety of disabilities including visual impairment, hearing impairment, mobility limitations, chronic illness, psychological disorders and learning disabilities.

The legal definition states that any mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity is a disability. 

Students are "fitted" with the services and accommodations that will be most helpful for their particular needs.

Students with temporary disabilities such as broken or sprained limbs can also contact Disability Resources. Under these circumstances, accommodations can be made for the duration of the problem. Accommodations can include transportation, special parking, and testing accommodations as needed.