Accommodations and Services

Current Students, please click here to request your ODS accommodation letter for this semester.

ODS works with each student to determine and implement appropriate accommodations based on documentation and personal interview. Some typical accommodations include:

Classroom Accommodations

• Access to teacher handouts, slides, overheads
• Additional time on in-class writing assignments
• Assist with notetaking (development of strategies, copies of peer notes, etc.)
• Preferential seating
• Record lectures
• Relocate classrooms to ensure access

Test Accommodations

• Additional time when taking in-class quizzes and exams (not unlimited time)
• Alternative testing environment (if needed)
• Computer (with or without assistive technology) for use on  tests
• Spell-check
• Reader for tests
• Scribe for tests

Print Accommodations

• Materials in alternative format (Electronic, Audio, Large Print)

Services Not Provided

The Office for Disability Services does not provide the following:

• Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for determining disabilities
• A reduced standard for academic performance
• One-to-one individual personal care services (including aides in a classroom)
• One-to-one individual assistance to and from class
• Tutoring

Updated 6/10/11

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