Aloha from the DSO!
February 14, 2025
MAHALO FACULTY!
Greetings and CONGRATULATIONS from Leeward Disability Services Office (LEE_DSO)
As of this morning, 100% of all Letters of Accommodation (LOAs) ACKNOWLEDGED!
In this 5th week of the SPRING 2025 semester, we have some reminders to share.
It is the responsibility of Course Instructors to work in conjunction with the Disability Services Office in providing approved accommodations and support services for students in a fair and timely manner. Students should self-identify in order to initiate a meeting with DSO to discuss accommodations if needed.
Federal Regulations that protect equal access for persons with disabilities in colleges and universities include:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
"Part of the problem is that we tend to think that equality is about treating everyone the same, when it's not. It's about fairness. It's about equity of access."
― Judith Heumann, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist
Acknowledge Letter of Accommodation
Course Instructors have 5 days to acknowledge a Letter of Accommodation. If a notice goes unacknowledged after 5 days, DSO will follow up to make sure our institution is in compliance with federal regulations. See the attached pdf for detailed instructions.
When a Student Asks for Classroom Accommodations Directly from You
If a student approaches you about accommodations, it is best practice to refer them to Leeward Disability Services. When you receive accommodation notice from leedso@hawaii.edu you will know that the student has gone through Leeward's procedures for receiving classroom accommodations. In order to refer students to the DSO, please see this pdf for instructions.
We are here to serve you!
In the event you have questions about the accommodations that have been determined as appropriate for a student in your class, please call us to discuss.
Our office hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (excluding holidays)
Services provided in person, online, by phone, or by email.
Room LC 213
Kris Hernandez
Coordinator/Disability Specialist
(808)455-0421
Allan Nebrija
Disability Specialist
(808) 455-0405