Does Brandman University offer assessments or testing to diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, or other psychological disorders?
No. Email Dr. Loren O'Connor loconnor@brandman.edu to request a list of referrals for evaluations.

Where can a student find out more information about learning disorders?
Please refer to our resources page for helpful information. The learning disabilities information is great information students and parents. It also contains useful Brandman University specific information.  

The Student had accommodations in secondary education.  Will the student continue to have the same accommodations?
It is possible to have some or similar accommodations, but it is not guaranteed. K-12 accommodations were provided under the legislative act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In higher education, disability accommodations are provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Existing legislation provides equal access to education for students with disabilities. Accommodations help to compensate for limiting functions of a disability. This allows the student with a disability to compete equally among his or her peers.

How can a student get accommodations?
The student must have a diagnosis supported by adequate professional documentation. See our Documentation guidelines. All accommodations are determined by The Office of Disability Services and are assessed on an individual basis.

How soon can a student get testing accommodations?
Most accommodations are effective after meeting with The Office of Disability Services to register and after the professor has been notified. This is not always immediate.  

How does a current student who has been approved for accommodations get accommodations for each term?
The Office of Disability Services will contact the Student, Professors, Academic Advisor, Campus Director, and the Director of Virtual Learning Administration to notify about the Student's approved accommodations.

Is registering with the Office of Disability Services right for me?
If you think you have a learning disability, psychiatric disorder, medical,  physical, or other issues that are limiting you from performing at your best in the university, please make an appointment by contacting The Office of Disability Services to discuss options.

How do I register with The Office of Disability Services?
Please see our How to Register page.

How do I schedule a phone appointment?
Email Dr. Loren O'Connor at loconnor@brandman.edu.

What kind of accommodations does Brandman University offer?
Each student is assessed on an individual basis. Accommodations pending on each student's needs.

Examples of accommodations Brandman University provides to students who are registered with The Office of Disability Services:

• Coordination of special arrangements to meet individual test-taking needs.
• Volunteer peer note-takers.
• Permission to use an audio recorder in lecture classes.
• Sign language interpretation.
• Real-Time Captioning services.
• Facilitation of obtaining books in alternate formats.

What kind of documentation does a student need to receive provide for accommodations?
Documentation guidelines explain the guidelines for all disability documentation.

When the student has a phone appointment with The Office of Disability Services, what is needed?
Have all disability documentation available for the conference call. Documentation will be reviewed during the call.