Photograph: Ocean view from Barbados.

Reasonable Accommodations for Study Abroad

Policy Statement

Washburn University School of Law strives to assure equal access and full participation by persons with disabilities. If you require services because of a disability, you should follow the process set out at https://www.washburnlaw.edu/policies/disabilities.html, and notify Kelly McPherron, Director of Compliance and Administration, in Room 104D, or email at kelly.mcpherron@washburn.edu. This voluntary self-identification allows the University to prepare any necessary and appropriate support services to facilitate your learning.

Disability Services Officer

For study abroad students, any requests for exam accommodations should be directed to Director Grau and should be made at least eight weeks before departure, in order to allow adequate time to document and process the request. Documentation as described in the Disability Accommodations policy at https://www.washburnlaw.edu/policies/disabilities.html must be provided.

If you wish to appeal the accommodation determination for a Study Abroad program, you may contact the Equal Opportunity Office via email at: eodirector@washburn.edu to file a complaint.

Reasonable Accommodations

Please note that all requests for services and accommodations must be supported by the documentation on file and be reasonable and appropriate within the limits set forth by state and federal law and University procedure. The University will make efforts to assist students with finding reasonable accommodations to participate in the program. The accommodations cannot fundamentally alter the nature of a course or program of study or present an undue hardship for either Washburn University or the host institution. Students participating in a program not operated by Washburn Law should also timely notify and seek assistance from the program's director.

Although many countries are becoming more aware of the needs of people with disabilities, not all countries have similar laws and accessible infrastructure and services. Consequently, requests which may be reasonable in a domestic context may not be reasonable in the international context in light of available resources. When contemplating study abroad, students should:

  • Research possible accommodations in other countries such as accessible housing, public transportation, assistive technology, admission of service animals, etc.
  • Research alternative study abroad options in countries where appropriate accommodations may be more readily available.

Approved February 5, 2013; updated January 4, 2024.