The Law

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act mandates that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of that disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.” Therefore, it is the responsibility of Arkansas State University to provide support and services in a timely manner to ensure equitable access and participation in the learning process for students with disabilities. Providing a notetaking accommodation when needed is one of those services.