The Disability Services Office empowers students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.
Contact Us:
Maloney Hall, Suite 448
Phone: 617-552-3470
Email: disabsrv@dctdsj.com
Registration Directions
残疾服务办公室为有医疗、身体或心理残疾的学生提供服务. Students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD should register with the Connors Family Learning Center.
残疾服务办公室将在所有三个注册步骤完成后的五到十个工作日内通知学生任何批准的住宿.
To Register with the Disability Services Office:
1. Complete the registration form below.
2. Upload the medical documentation to registration form.
3. Schedule an intake appointment using the DSO online scheduling calendar.
填写表格并上传您的文件将是完成残疾服务注册过程的第一步.
Please note: All housing accommodation requests are due by Friday, February 2nd.
For questions email: disabsrv@dctdsj.com.
Documentation
该文件是使合理便利要求合法化的基础. Please see documentation guidelines below that correspond to the nature of your disability. 你的治疗提供者将需要写一封信，包括这些指南中概述的信息.
Disability Services Student Handbook
Guidelines for medical and physical conditions and chronic illnesses
Guidelines for mental health disorders
Guidelines for traumatic brain injuries
Guidelines for medically restricted diet
Documentation must be on letterhead from diagnosing physician or primary care physician's office.
Legal Rights
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that:
No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, 或在接受联邦财政援助的任何项目或活动中受到歧视 . . .
Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit the discriminatory assignment of disabled students to segregated classes or facilities. These laws apply to elementary and secondary as well as postsecondary schools. In elementary and secondary schools, 只有在需要为残疾学生提供平等的教育机会时，才可将他们分配到单独的设施或特殊教育课程. Any separate facilities, 单独设施提供的服务必须与其他设施和服务具有可比性.
To determine what the educational needs of a disabled student may be, schools must carry out preliminary evaluation and placement procedures.
Grievance Policy
Should students not be able to receive adequate services as defined through their documentation, they have the right to seek assistance through the Student Grievance Procedure for Students with Disabilities.
Temporary Impairments
Temporary impairments are not listed as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); however, 我们尽一切努力为有暂时残疾的学生提供支持和帮助. Accommodations may include the use of a laptop, extended time on exams, use of the Eagle Escort van service, 或者通过刷卡进入政府文件室，以绕过坎帕内拉路21号旁边的奥尼尔图书馆楼梯.
Building Accessibility
Alumni Stadium: Direct access to Alumni Stadium can be gained at Gates D & E North, and Gate F South via a ramp. 在体育场的每个角落都有四个电梯，可以进入指定为无障碍座位的体育场的所有楼层
Burns/Bapst Library: The accessible entrance is located on the west side of the building facing College Road. This door is controlled by library staff and security. 只有持学生发展处签发的钥匙卡或使用对讲机(在图书馆正常办公时间内)才能进入图书馆。.
Campion: Has three accessible entrances. At the main entrance on the east side of the building across from McGuinn Hall, 一条通往校园的坡道，位于正门，正对着南边的警卫小屋, an accessible entrance is also located on the north side across from the service building.
Carney Hall: Has two accessible entrances. An accessible ramp is located adjacent to the Beacon Street bus stop on the south side. 第二个可达的入口位于地下一层，正对面是东边的McGuinn Hall.
Conte Forum: Accessible entrances to Conte Forum can be found at both the North and South Main entrances. 南侧的学生运动员入口直接通往通往建筑各层的坡道和电梯. The north entrance has a lift that allows access the concourse level.
Devlin Hall: The main accessible entrance is in the front, north side of the building facing the quad. 第二个可进入的入口位于南侧，可以进入演讲厅.
Fulton Hall: Has two accessible entrances. At the main entrance facing the Academic Quad on the north side, and on the south side facing McGuinn Hall.
Gasson Hall: Gasson Hall has four accessible entrances. 两个可进入的入口位于建筑南侧的学术广场对面, 另外两个可进入的入口最近在林登巷建筑北侧的鹰雕像处增加了一个可进入的坡道.
Higgins Hall: The main entrance across from the statue of St. Ignatius is accessible. 在停车场后面的一楼也有一个可进入的入口，在装卸码头的右边, which is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lyons Hall: The accessible entrance is on the south side of the building, basement level, adjacent to Stokes Hall North.
McElroy Commons: The accessible entrance is located on the south side of the building adjacent to Beacon Street.
McGuinn Hall: Has two accessible entrances. 一个位于建筑东侧的正门左侧，通过坡道进入121号演讲厅大厅. The second is located in the rear of the building’s east side, directly across from Carney Hall.
Merkert: Has two accessible entrances. 一个位于北侧的主入口，面向孔蒂论坛，另一个位于广场上的入口，面向坎皮恩大厅.
O'Neill Library: Access to O’Neill Library main level 3 is from the east plaza side, access to the first level is opposite Maloney Hall and to the right, follow signs to access elevator to other levels.
Stokes Hall: All of the building’s entrances are accessible. One entrance on the west side of the building is equipped with auto door operators, and is located off of the accessible parking area directly across from McElroy Hall.
Dining Hall Accessibility and Transportation Information
Dining Hall Accessibility
Accessible entrances to University Dining Facilities:
Carney's, McElroy 3rd floor: Accessible from the first floor lobby elevator
Eagle's Nest, McElroy 2nd floor: Accessible from the first floor lobby elevator
Faculty Dining Room, McElroy 3rd floor: Accessible from the first floor lobby elevator
Hillside Café, Maloney Hall, 1st floor: Accessible from the front entrance
Lower Campus Dining Hall, Corcoran Commons, 1st floor: Accessible from the front entrance
Lyons basement ("The Rat," Welch Dining Hall): Accessible from the basement entrance
Transportation
Bus/Shuttle
g3t.dctdsj.com/shuttle
617-552-0151
The University runs two shuttle routes: one around campus and to Cleveland Circle, and the other to the Newton Campus where freshman residential halls, the Law School, and various athletic fields are located. Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
Eagle Escort Van Service
g3t.dctdsj.com/bcpd (Boston College Police Department)
617-552-8888
学生必须首先联系库欣大厅的健康服务(617-552-3225)或马洛尼大厅448的残疾服务办公室(617-552-3470)，并要求将自己添加到鹰护航的医疗运输名单中. After this step has been completed, 学生应通过电子游戏软件警察局联系Eagle Escort申请接送服务. 有行动障碍的学生可以每天在中校区接送一次，如果他们需要休息或课间休息，可以在课间去健康服务中心，而不是回到宿舍.
Parking Permits
Students with a documented disability may apply for a parking permit The application must be completed by both the student as well as an appropriate medical professional, and should be returned to the DSO for evaluation. Incomplete forms will not be reviewed. Students must also fill out the online registration form.
How do I request a disability-related housing accommodation?
Requesting a housing accommodation is a three step process as outlined below:
- Complete the Disability Services Registration Form online
- Submit documentation (either attach it with your online registration, or email/fax it to the Disability Services email disabsrv@dctdsj.com). Please review Documentation requirements on our website
- Make an initial registration meeting with Disability Services staff.
What housing accommodations are available based on a disability?
- Rooms with semi-private bathrooms
- Strobe lights in the bedroom
- Dorm with an elevator
- Room on the first floor
- Rooms with air conditioning
Is there a deadline by which I need to submit a housing accommodation request?
Yes, 返校学生申请住宿的截止日期为2月的第一个星期五，新生申请住宿的截止日期为6月1日.
What happens if I miss the deadline? Can I still submit a request?
You can still submit a request; however, 即使我们认为您的要求在医学上是必要的，我们也不能保证我们能满足您的需要. It will depend on what housing options are still available after your request has been reviewed.
Can I choose the residence hall that I want to live in if approved for an accommodation?
No, if you are approved for an accommodation, you will be placed in a location that has a room that meets the approved accommodation.
If I'm approved for an accommodation and receive a specific placement, can I bring my friends with me?
You would be permitted to bring one other person with you to your housing assignment.
Can I live with students of a different class year if I have a housing accommodation?
No, you must live with students from your same class year.
If I had an accommodation last year, do I need to reapply?
Yes, 住宿生活将需要知道你是否喜欢同样的住宿，这样他们就可以为你安排相应的住宿.
Do all buildings have elevators?
Most of the buildings do, but some do not. We can also provide a room on the first floor as an accommodation.
If I have AD(H)D or a learning disability, where can I find a quiet place to study?
在奥尼尔图书馆和校园内的其他学术和行政建筑中有许多可用的空间.
Can I request a specific type of housing (eg. 8 person suite) as an accommodation?
No, students can request housing accommodations that are medically necessary only.
If I receive housing accommodations, do I still need to complete the housing application?
Yes, 在我们考虑你的住宿要求之前，我们需要知道你希望住在校园里.
If granted, will my housing accommodation be guarenteed?
The Disability Services Office will make every effort to provide an approved accommodation; however, housing accommodations are subject to availability.
How do you report an accessibility concern?
你可透过残障服务网页的“资讯及表格”一栏，查阅表格，举报你的问题.
When should you report an accessibility problem?
报告访问问题，如电梯停止服务或行政或学术大楼门上的按钮发生故障. 无障碍报告表格旨在让卑诗社区的成员报告残疾服务办公室不知道的物理访问障碍, and that it wishes to resolve quickly.
Who receives the report?
残疾事务办公室收到报告后，将尽快着手解决问题.
How are accessibility problems addressed?
DSO工作人员将与设施管理和基本建设规划等各行政办公室合作解决这一问题.
Will the reporting party expect a response?
Yes, if you choose to include your contact information on the form, we will get in touch once the problem has been resolved.
Disability Services Office Learning Outcomes for Students:
Students who interact with the Disability Services Office will:
- Know that the DSO is a resource and what services and accommodations are available.
- Know how to register for disability-related accommodations.
- Understand how to utilize their accommodations.
- Be able to advocate for their own accommodation needs.