Disability
Services
It is Pacifica’s
policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act-As Amended (ADAAA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local regulations
regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no
qualified individual with a disability will be unlawfully denied access to, or
participation in, services, programs, or activities of Pacifica Graduate
Institute.
The goal of Disability
Services at Pacifica Graduate Institute is to equalize the learning environment
for students with disabilities.
Disability
Defined
A disability is a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
Major Life Activities include (but are not limited to):
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Caring
for One’s Self
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Performing
Manual Tasks
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Walking
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Seeing
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Hearing
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Eating
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Sleeping
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Walking
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Standing
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Lifting
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Bending
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Speaking
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Breathing
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Learning
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Reading
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Concentrating
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Thinking
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Communicating
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Working
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Operating
Major Bodily Functions
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Requesting
Accommodations
It is the
student’s responsibility to contact Disability Services directly if
accommodations are desired. Each person, disability, and situation is unique,
so needs will be considered individually.
Contact Disability Services
Emily Anderson
Disability Services Coordinator
(805) 969-3626 x124 or (805) 679-6124
eanderson@pacifica.edu
