Navigating a Short-Term Impairment

Students with a temporary or short -term impairment that limits a major life activity such as a broken arm, concussion, surgery recovery, etc. may seek assistance in meeting course requirements after communicating with instructors. You may be referred to the DRO if the instructor and/or department is unable to provide a solution. You should contact DRO via email (disability@ncsu.edu) explaining how DRO can assist after the discussion with instructors.  For additional resources please review the Short-Term Impairment checklist.

Appeals/Grievance Procedure

NC State University’s grievance procedures apply to students with disabilities who feel denied equal access in the form of appropriate accommodations, modifications, auxiliary aids or effective communication or suffered discriminatory harassment as described in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or The Americans with Disabilities Act.

Students should first discuss any concerns with a DRO Access Consultant and may then decide to file:

Accommodation Reconsideration

Students who have a grievance related to the determination of eligibility may request a reconsideration. An Accommodation Reconsideration provides students with the opportunity to request a review of the prior DRO decision regarding an eligibility determination. 

To initiate this process students should submit a request for a reconsideration in writing to the DRO Director as soon as possible following their receipt of the written determination. The DRO Director will review the information leading to the original eligibility decision. The DRO Director may request additional information if deemed necessary as part of the reconsideration to ensure a careful and thorough reassessment.

Appeals to Reconsideration

Individuals may file appeals to the original eligibility decision or the Reconsideration outcome by completing the Written Student Complaint process.

Discrimination Complaint

Students who have complaints related to discrimination or harassment on the basis of a disability should follow the established Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaint Procedure.