Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services provides support that allows students with disabilities to participate fully in the life of the community. Wentworth subscribes to the policies set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which mandate equal opportunity in education programs and activities for students with disabilities.
Students with physical, medical, psychiatric, and learning disabilities are eligible to utilize Student Accessibility Services to arrange for reasonable accommodations and seek ongoing support at any point in their Wentworth career. Students interested in receiving academic accommodations must begin the Academic Accommodation process.
Seeking accommodations at WIT?
Student Accessibility Services staff are here to support you as you navigate the process of receiving accommodation in the higher education setting.
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Step 1: Contact Student Accessibility Services
Reach out to let us know you would like to set up a meeting with our office.
Email: access@wit.edu
Phone: 617-989-4545
Office: Beatty 304 & 305
Complete the Accommodation Request Form to provide us with the information needed to best support you at WIT.
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Step 2: Submit Documentation
Provide Student Accessibility Services with appropriate medical, psychological, psychoeducational, or neuropsychological documentation.
This documentation should
- include a diagnosis
- state the impact of the disability
- be current
Documentation can be uploaded while completing the Accommodation Request Form.
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Step 3: Meet with Student Accessibility Services
After reaching out to the office, you will receive instructions to set up a meeting with a member of the SAS team to discuss possible barriers in the post-secondary environment.
Director - Ariel Lesnick
Assistant Director - Sarah Parker
Information for Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Wentworth! We are looking forward to working with student seeking accommodations. In lieu of individual informational meetings, Accessibility Services provides valuable information on this website and the student portal. Our office is also available to answer general questions at Open Houses in the fall, Accepted Student Days in the spring, and via phone at (617) 989-4545.
Other Processes and Procedures
To request or renew non-academic accommodations such as residential, meal plan, parking, or assistance animals please contact SAS at access@wit.edu.
