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Brown University
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, at the first-year student orientation.
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes, http://mymeal.brown.edu/NetNutrition/1 - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
Yes - Ingredient substitutions available?
Yes - Separate utensils and area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
No, although there is a dedicated pantry for preparing your own allergy-friendly meal. - All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
No, only two dining halls are able to fully accommodate food allergies or a gluten-free diet. - All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes
Residential Housing
- Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
Yes. Students are then directed to complete the dining accommodations form. - Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
No - 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?
Yes - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
Yes
Providence College
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?
No
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes, https://pcdining.sodexomyway.com/images/WeeklyMenu2_tcm515-8578.htm - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
Yes - 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?
Yes, students may also download the “PC Guardian” app to alert security of a medical emergency with the push of a button. See: http://www.providence.edu/mobile - On-campus residence required in first year?
Yes, unless student is a commuter. - Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
Yes - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
Yes, this can be done at students’ request. - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes, depending on the dorm building. Most rooms include a microwave/mini-fridge combo. - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
Yes, there are rooms in some of the dorms that have a kitchenette.
