Faculty Notifications & Student Health Disclosure Resources

On this page...

Faculty Notification Letters (FNLs)

These are the legal requests and notifications from students.  Students are responsible for requesting accommodations for each quarter and for each class.  Once they have submitted their accommodation request, it is the responsibility of EvCC to maintain compliance of all laws to ensure that the student has equal access.

The Faculty Notification Letters are sent via email to instructors before the first day of the quarter, about 1 week before classes start, when the student requests by the RFS due date. When a student requests after the first day of the quarter, they are sent out by the next business day.

Heath Notifications

Your students may want to notify you of specific health conditions. While it is best to discuss with them during your first-week meeting, here is some general information about common notifications that may be on the Faculty Notification Letters.

Narcolepsy, Cataplexy, and Similar Conditions

Symptoms vary between individuals and the key to the student's success is to discuss what works best for them in the classroom. Individuals with narcolepsy including EDS (Excessive Daytime Sleepiness) may fall asleep while doing anything including walking, talking, eating or driving. Individuals with narcolepsy may have difficulty sustaining attention in a classroom setting.

Cataplexy (loss of muscle function while conscious) can range from general muscle weakness to total collapse of functioning, causing the individual to collapse. It is often triggered by strong emotions and can cause weakness to the face, limbs, and trunk. Sometimes the individual may fall to the ground, unable to talk or move for several minutes. Instructors who have students that experience loss of consciousness should review the campus' Seizure Guidelines and Policies.

 

Scent Sensitivity

The student has a sensitivity to low-level chemical exposure. This includes scented products, pesticides, plastics, synthetic fabrics, smoke, petroleum products, and paint fumes.

Severe Allergy

The student has a severe allergy. Reactions range from mild to a severe life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis which is rapid in onset. If your student is having an allergic reaction while in the classroom, offer assistance. Accept "no" if that is the answer given. If the student is having a severe allergic reaction, call 911. Students with severe allergies are encouraged to communicate with their instructors. There may be an additional note on your letter regarding the student's specific allergens and allergic responses.  Some students may have a epinephrine (adrenaline) auto-injector or Epi-Pen to carry with them at all time because allergy reactions are unpredictable and may vary in their severity. 

Elevator Access

The student relies on elevators to access many classrooms. The CDS Office tries to notify instructors and administrative assistants as soon as possible if a room needs to be relocated for the access of students who requires the use of elevators. If a room relocation does not occur during an elevator outages, the student may be tardy or miss class.

Emergency Evacuation Notification

In the event of an emergency, this student needs assistance evacuating. This may be something like navigating stairs or exiting the building.  Please make a plan with the student ahead of time to prepare for an emergency.

Back to Faculty Accommodation Resources