Students with Disabilities
Housing Accommodation Requests for Students with Disabilities
GTF Student Housing will consider requests for reasonable housing accommodations by students who have a qualified disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the sole responsibility of the student to obtain and provide sufficient medical documentation supporting the need for an accommodation. Each request is considered independently and the Office of Student Housing’s decision to make an accommodation will be based on the specific facts and circumstances as provided by the student, student’s doctor and/or other qualified individuals.
All housing accommodation requests must be indicated on the student’s Housing Application. Further information may be requested, as needed, including sufficient supporting medical documentation. The deadlines for submitting a request for a housing accommodation are:
For Fall Semester: July 15
For Spring Semester: December 1
For Summer Semester: April 15
GTF Student Housing cannot guarantee that an accommodation will be made for requests received after the above deadlines.
Supporting documentation should be provided to:
GTF Student Housing
1433 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864.298.0716
Fax: 864.298.0717
Office of Student Disability Services
P. O. Box 5616 (MS 1055)
Greenville, SC 29606-5616
Phone: 864.250.8202
Fax: 864.250.8990
These two offices will then consult with each other to consider the accommodation requested.
GTF Student Housing will only accept written requests for a housing accommodation and that request must be indicated on the Student Housing Application.
If the specific request cannot be fulfilled, the Office of Student Housing will work with the student to offer comparable alternatives, unless doing so would result in a fundamental alteration to its housing program or a undue financial burden for GTF Student Housing.
Service Animal Policies
Students who require the use of a service animal due to a disability must inform the Office of Student Housing on their Housing Application that this accommodation will be needed.
Residents who require a service animal will be required to do the following when the service animal is present in Student Housing:
· keep the service animal under control at all times;
· provide care needed for the service animal;
· use the designated service animal walk;
· clean up after any messes the service animal makes
Residents who will be rooming with a student who requires a service animal will be notified prior to moving into their assignments that someone in the apartment will need the use of a service animal.
The following is provided for informational purposes to all applicants, regarding the use of service animals.
A service animal is not a pet under federal law. According to the Department of Justice updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that took effect March 15, 2011, a “service animal” is limited to a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Some states have legislation that further defines a service animal.
Service Animal Etiquette
· Do not touch a service dog, or the person it assists, without permission.
· Do not make noises at the service dog; it may distract the animal from doing its job.
· Do not feed a service dog; it may disrupt his or her schedule.
· Please do not ask the person about his or her disability or the assistance the service animal provides.
