SUNY New Paltz is committed to providing accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities by
making reasonable modifications in services, programs, and/or activities, and complies with all state and federal laws
regarding individuals with disabilities. Students who seek reasonable accommodations must register with the Disability
Resource Center on campus. The DRC will review all requests for reasonable accommodations on an individualized and
case-by-case basis.
The College recognizes that certain students may be entitled to the services of a Personal Care Attendant (PCA). This
policy addresses the use of PCAs for students that have PCAs as part of an approved accommodation through the
Disability Resource Center. The College does not assume coordination of, financial responsibility for, or legal liability for
PCAs.
The purpose of this policy is to describe the key concepts involved in a request for the use of a PCA; clarify the student’s
responsibilities with respect to their PCA; and explain the College’s role in this process.
Access our Personal Care Attendant Policy at SUNY New Paltz
