Student Accessibility Services
Cambridge College and Bay Path University are committed to enhancing equity and inclusion and we embrace the concept of disability as diversity.
If you have a disability that interferes with your academic performance, we will collaborate with you to gain a holistic understanding of your circumstances and identify reasonable accommodations for you.
Our Student Accessibility Services are managed by Bay Path University and provide a variety of services to students with disabilities based on individual needs and current, relevant documentation.
How it Works
Please be aware that it is your responsibility as a student to self-disclose the disability to us and to request assistance using the Student Application for Accommodations Form. Once you do, we can work together to put the appropriate accommodations in place to meet your needs. Many accommodations take time to arrange and should be requested in advance. We encourage you to make requests prior to the beginning of the term.
Eligibility
It’s important to note that students who received special educational services in secondary school through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are not automatically qualified for post-secondary services. IDEA entitles school-age children with disabilities to a free, appropriate education designed to facilitate successful learning outcomes.
The rights of postsecondary students are governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and also the Americans with Disabilities Act. These are civil rights statutes requiring that all postsecondary institutions make reasonable and necessary modifications to rules, policies, and practices to prevent discrimination and ensure access and opportunity for students with disabilities.
Such reasonable accommodations must not compromise the academic integrity of the College or University. They also cannot compromise course goals, standards, or essential course content or impair the rights or opportunities of other students. All reasonable accommodations must recognize the right of faculty to determine the content and academic performance standards in the classroom and related coursework. Equal access and opportunity generally mean the same access and opportunity available to the general student population.
Confidentiality
We are committed to ensuring that all disability information remains confidential. Documentation is securely filed within the Student Accessibility Services office. The documentation is not included with your academic records.
Contact Us
Please reach out with any questions.
Student Accessibility Services
Phone: 413.565.1602
Fax: 413.565.1334
Email: accessibility@baypath.edu