Category: Accessible Education Services Office: FERPA, HIPAA, Documentation and Privacy FAQs
No. While family and other support people can be an important part of your support network, the accommodation process is centered on you as the student. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you are considered an adult responsible for managing your educational records, including disability documentation and accommodation requests.
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