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Pacific University is committed to ensuring equitable access and success for all students with disabilities. Pacific University Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA) serves students with disabilities by promoting disability equity, implementing advocacy, and collaborating with community partners. OAA recognizes that disability justice is a shared responsibility grounded in civil rights law and social justice.
Disabilities can be visible or invisible and can be permanent or temporary. Temporary disabilities include sports injuries, concussions, broken limbs, cancer, etc. Accommodations are tailored to fit a student’s specific disability needs. Accommodations provide equal opportunity for participation of qualified students with disabilities in their education.
Documentation from an external source assists OAA in determining a student’s disability related barriers. Documentation of a disability should be provided by a licensed professional or individual that meets federal guidelines. OAA encourages students to submit any form of documentation they have access to. Students who do not have documentation are still encouraged to reach out to OAA. Examples of documentation include letters from providers, after visit summaries, 504s/IEPs from K-12, VA Letters, and more. Accommodations are not retroactive and require proactive submission of requests though the Accommodate Student Portal (pacificu-accommodate.symplicity.com).
We encourage students with disabilities to engage with the OAA staff during the admission process and throughout their time at Pacific University. For further information, feel free to contact the OAA staff at 503.352.2194 or visit pacificu.edu/oaa.
Information shared regarding disabilities is treated with utmost confidentiality, adhering to all relevant disability laws. OAA registration status remains separate from permanent records or transcripts, safeguarding privacy. If you have questions about University policies or compliance, please direct them to the OAA or the Dean of Students.
The Office of Accessibilities and Accommodations
Clark Hall Room 226
503.352.2194
oaa@pacificu.edu
pacificu.edu/oaa
Fax: 533.352.6260
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