Disability definition

Per the Americans with Disability Act, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Reasonable accommodation definition

App Academy is committed to meeting accommodation requests that are within the means of the organization, instructional staff, and coaching staff. We are not able to meet all accommodation requests if they are outside the bounds of our available resources, or if they alter the core nature of our programs.

Reasonable accommodations include adjustments to our routine requirements and activities that enable individuals to have equal access to App Academy’s admissions process and academic programs that, as per the ADA, do not “fundamentally alter” the requirements of the program, weaken academic standards, or undermine the integrity of our curriculum.

Required documentation

Depending on the type of disability and specific accommodations requested, the following items may be required:

• A formal written request for accommodations, describing the health condition that is resulting in a disability that is interfering with the individual’s ability to participate in our program
• A formal evaluation report or summary letter from an appropriately licensed physician, psychologist, or other health professional

Accommodations request process

While requests for disability accommodations can be made at any time, we have found that it is most beneficial for students to request accommodations before enrolling or as early in your program as possible.

Submit your request to accommodations@appacademy.io with the subject line “Accommodation request.” See below for more details.

For both candidates and students, please include the following in your message:

• Reason for request
• Specific accommodations requested
• Description of accommodations provided by previous academic institutions or workplaces (if relevant). Note: App Academy may or may not be able to provide the same accommodations as previous institutions.
• Supporting documentation from health professional, if applicable

Privacy of Student Disability Information

We respect the privacy and dignity of all students. Information that is submitted to document a health or mental health condition is viewed only by the persons required to make an accommodation decision. This information is held in a secure folder and is not shared with any external parties without written permission from the student or as required by law.