WEBINAR: What Can I Say? Disclosure of Student Disability Information in Higher Education

When:  Nov 8, 2024 from 02:00:00 PM to 03:30:00 PM (ET)
As higher education disability practitioners, we know that respecting the confidentiality of students’ disability information is important for many reasons, including maintaining student trust and autonomy. However, privacy is not guaranteed in the ADA or Section 504, and it can be confusing to know where FERPA and HIPAA apply (and where they don’t!) in our work. This webinar will address how disability professionals might handle some common student privacy dilemmas including:
 
  • requests from faculty to know specifics about a student's disability
  • requests from administrators for DRC office data that include student names and disability/accommodation information
  • communication about students' accommodation needs to offsite placements such as student teaching, internships, clinicals, etc. 
  • classroom or residential disability disclosures that affect other students' behavior, such as allergies to scents, peanuts, etc.
  • requests for disclosure of student disability information for campus safety concerns (seizure disorder, risk of self-harm, etc.) or Behavioral Intervention/Care Teams
Plenty of time will be reserved for Q&A from attendees.
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