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<p><span>Student Accessibility Services (SAS) engages in an interactive process with each student upon request for accommodations to determine appropriate accommodations and/or auxiliary aids and services for their academic, housing, and campus access needs. A student whose requested accommodation is denied and believes that SAS did not consider relevant information during the interactive process may request a review of the decision.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-component-width="site" class="divider__wrapper"> <div data-divider-position="left" class="divider__inner"> <div data-animate-item="enabled" class="divider" data-divider-width="100"></div> </div> </div> <div data-component-width="site" data-component-alignment="left" data-component-variation="default" class="text-field"> <div class="text-field__inner"> <div class="text"> <h2>Request for Review</h2> <p><span>Students who do not agree with the decision of the SAS Accommodations Committee may request a review of the determination by submitting a written request to the SAS Director, </span><a href="mailto:kimberly.mckeown@yale.edu"><span>Kimberly McKeown</span></a><span>. The student may provide any additional information or explanation regarding the requested accommodation not previously shared with SAS. The Director may meet with the student. The SAS Director will review all information provided by the student including self-report, documentation, and written statements. The Director will notify the student of the determination regarding the review in writing via email.</span></p> <h2>Request for Appeal</h2> <p><span>Students may file an appeal for a denied accommodation by the SAS Accommodations Committee and Director by submitting a written request to the Deputy ADA Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) by completing the </span><a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?YaleUniv&amp;layout_id=20"><span>Student Appeal of Disability Accommodation Request Form</span></a><span>. The request should summarize the student鈥檚 condition and resulting functional limitations with requested accommodation and may include any additional information or documentation that supports the request. The student must give SAS permission to share their self-report, any documentation, and related information with OIEA for review. OIEA will keep student information confidential. The Deputy ADA Coordinator may meet with the student. Upon review of the student鈥檚 written request and supporting information, the Deputy ADA Coordinator will notify the student and SAS of the determination in writing via email. There is no further appeal after OIEAs decision.</span></p> <h2>Discrimination Complaint Procedure</h2> <p>The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) is responsible for ensuring Yale鈥檚 commitment to equitable and inclusive working and learning environments. This includes administering Yale鈥檚 <a href="https://your.yale.edu/policies-procedures/policies/9000-yale-university-policy-against-discrimination-and-harassment">Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment</a>.</p> <p>OIEA plays a leadership role in the university鈥檚 efforts to provide equitable treatment and accessibility within Yale鈥檚 programs and activities. OIEA encourages any student, faculty, staff member, or applicant for employment or programs at Yale who is concerned about discrimination, harassment, or retaliation to <a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?YaleUniv&amp;layout_id=7">report their concern to the office</a>. 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