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That barrier prevents the student from engaging in a living space in the same way as a person who does not have a disability. For example, if a student can\u2019t use a standard bathroom shower because they are a wheelchair user, then that shower\u2019s configuration represents a barrier to their being able to wash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a student has a disability-related housing <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">need<\/span><\/em> that modifies aspects of residential life to lessen or eliminate the impact of impairments, then it would be necessary to work with SAS.<\/li>\n<li>When contacting SAS, the difference between a preference-based and a needs-based request is that a student\u2019s need should be supported by clinical documentation that logically outlines the critical nature of the housing modification proposed.<\/li>\n<li>In order to meet a student\u2019s disability need, housing preferences may not be able to be met due to availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When students first enroll at Marymount, they are encouraged to submit at the same time both their: Housing preferences to the Office of Student Living Housing disability accommodation needs to the Student Access Services office. 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