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The Role of the Parent

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Document Number: DISAB--104d
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: Dean of Students
Date Last Updated: 01/02/2018
Primary Author: Director of Counseling/Disability Services
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 12/20/2011
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1. The Role of the Parent

Students who are 18 years old or older are legally recognized as adults. As such, each student is responsible for his or her own accommodation requests and disability-related decisions. However, students are encouraged to have open communication with parents or other significant family members.




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The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Counseling/Disability Services

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