Under IDEA, the schools are responsible for identifying, evaluating, and planning for students with disabilities. Under 504 and ADA, the student is responsible for providing required documentation and requesting appropriate, supported accommodations. Section 504 and ADA further state that the student must be “otherwise qualified.” It is important to note that the status of “otherwise qualified” may change over time. For example, a student may have been able to participate fully in a residential full-time day college upon admission, but then developed significant mental health issues. He/she may no longer be “otherwise qualified” at that point. The following information should answer questions about these differences