How is college different from high school in terms of my rights?
Students in high school receive most of their rights to accommodations from IDEA, a federal law that entitles students to a K–12 education. The responsibilities of post-secondary schools are significantly different from those of school districts.
Colleges must provide equal access to an education under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but are not required to produce a certain outcome. This means that each student has to meet all course objectives and degree requirements. Every effort needs to be made on the part of the College to make sure that students are not discriminated against based on a disability.
The College meets this mandate by providing appropriate access and, if needed, accommodations to ensure the student has access to opportunities, programs, services, and activities.