Once students have met with the Student Accessibility Services director, a variety of accommodations may be provided. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Common accommodations include:
Availability of assistive technology workstations are now available through a partnership between Information Technology Services (ITS), the University Library, Assistive Technology Lab, and Student Accessibility Services.
Assistive technologies include:
An Emotional Support Animal is an animal that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship. The animal provides emotional support and comfort to individuals with psychiatric or other mental disabilities.
The steps to apply for an Emotional Support Animal are:
Before any accommodation is approved, it is important to have a meeting with the Director of Student Accessibility Services to find how to best serve your needs.
The housing accommodations Student Accessibility Services provides are:
The steps to apply for housing accommodations are:
Before any accommodation is approved, it is important to have a meeting with the Director of Student Accessibility Services to find how to best serve your needs.
Physical accommodations that Student Accessibility Services provides are:
Priority registration allows students to register for courses on the first day of the registration period.
Meet with your advisor each semester to plan your courses and receive your access code, if needed.
Recording lectures can optimize learning. The student should provide a recording tool, such as a phone, computer or digital recorder.
If an instructor has indicated no audio recording of lectures, the student should meet with the instructor and SAS Director. The meeting will focus on how the student needs can be met and how the instructor's concerns can be answered. The instructor, student and SAS Director will sign an audio recording agreement.
The supplemental note taker accommodation is put in place to support students who need assistance with taking notes. The supplemental note taker is a peer in the student’s class. The supplemental note taker takes notes, in addition to the notes that the student with a disability is already taking, Students seeking this accommodation are expected to take their own notes as well.
Supplemental note takers are a volunteer service and cannot be guaranteed. Student Accessibility Services are actively recruiting supplemental note takers. Contact Student Accessibility Services if you are interested in volunteering.
Student Accessibility Services has two Graduate Assistants (GA). These GAs are graduate students that are in a counseling program or related field that specializes in assisting people. These GAs are not tutors, but are professionals that are here to support students. These GAs meet with students regarding:
Other accommodations may be available given the diagnosis and course objectives.