Process should still play key role in decisions on pre‐admission accommodations requests

Key Points

• The aim is to understand how admissions processes handle requests for accommodations related to disabilities.
• Analysis of current admissions protocols across various institutions
• Review of legal guidelines under Section 504
• Evaluation of how institutions respond to accommodation requests
• Most institutions do not inquire about disabilities during admissions
• Denial of admission based solely on disability is rare
• There is a need for standardized processes for handling accommodation requests