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Confidentiality

The Office of Disability Services is committed to ensuring that all information regarding a student is maintained as confidential as required or permitted by law. Information provided to the Office of Disability Services is considered confidential and is not disclosed to a third party without the written permission of the student. Any information regarding a disability is considered confidential and only shared within the university when there is a legitimate reason.

If a student wishes to allow someone to have access to information about their disability or accommodations they must sign a release of information. A release of information is a legal document that provides written permission to disclose or receive information pertaining to a specific student. Students must sign a release of information that allows the Office of Disability Services to speak to any individual on their behalf relative to their disability including their doctor, therapist, and parents. If you have a questions about signing a release of information or confidentiality please contact the ODS. It is your responsibility as a student to become informed about procedures and policies and to make use of the resources and services available to you.

On occasion, it may be necessary to disclose the nature of the disability in the letter of accommodation in order to assist you with potential safety or emergency situations, such as fire drills, building evacuations, specific medical information, etc. Also please note that a student's file may be released pursuant to a court order or subpoena.

 

West Virginia University Office of Disability Services

G-30 Mountainlair | P. O. Box 6423
Morgantown, WV 26506-6423
Phone: (304) 293-6700 Voice/TDD: (304) 293-7740
FAX: (304) 293-3861
Email:
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