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University of Missouri
Disability Services
- Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
No. Administrators partner with the Disability Center on campus to ensure any accommodations necessary for a student’s health and well-being. - Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
It depends. If the needed accommodation is beyond normal practice (e.g. purchase of a specific item or preparation of special meals), then registration with the Disability Center is required. Process begins with consulation with student to determine the extent of the accommodation. - Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
Yes, we hold several orientations at the beginning of the year.
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes. There is a department dietitian, plus 3 dietitians located in residence locations. - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Partially onsite: kiosks in two locations to access the online information as well as an app available for mobile use. Online: http://zoutrition.missouri.edu/zoutritionhttp://zoutrition.missouri.edu/zoutrition - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes, we hold workshop sessions on the topic frequently and I visit each location once per semester to review with full time and management staff. - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
Yes - Ingredient substitutions available?
Yes, upon request. - Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
food allergy/celiac orders?
Yes, upon request for utensils. Do not have a segregated prep location. - All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes, but recommendations for locations are made for the student’s benefit. - All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes, but recommendations for locations are made for the student’s benefit.
Residential Housing
- Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
No, but some use the space for requesting housing accommodations to meet this need. - Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
No - On-campus residence required in first year?
No - Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
Yes - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
No - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes/Yes - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
No private kitchenettes, but each residence hall has its own shared kitchen.
Washington University in St. Louis
Disability Services
- Doctor’s Note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
Yes - Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
Yes - Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
Yes
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes; menus.wustl.edu - Dining Staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
Yes, items not always full meals. - Ingredient substitutions available?
Yes - Separate utensils and area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
Yes - All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes - All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes
Residential Housing
- Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
Yes - Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
Not sure - On-campus residence required in first year?
Yes - Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
Yes - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
Sometimes, compatibility is first priority. - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
Limited
