Documentation is a help and sometimes a hindrance to DSS providers. Resources at this page are intended to help DSS providers grapple with the nitty-gritty of documentation and the occasional faculty member who challenges us – including in wanting to see the documentation or student records.
- What is it?
- How much should we ask for?
- What do we do with the information
Disability Office Records
Letter to the University of North Alabama (2004): Response to Prof. David Cope who inquire about the applicability of the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, to records maintained by the Office of Developmental Services (ODS) at the University of North Alabama (University). This Office administers FERPA and provides technical assistance to educational agencies and institutions to ensure compliance with the statute and regulations codified at 34 CFR Part 99.