DASS looks forward to providing students with resources and disability related accommodations to assist with their educational goals and success. DASS determines reasonable accommodations individually, after students have applied for DASS services and have finished the interactive process with an assigned DASS counselor.
Listed below are a variety of accommodations and services DASS provides:
Alternative Testing
- Students approved for this accommodation will have the option to take their quizzes, exams, mid-terms and finals with specific testing arrangements. Learn more about Alternative Testing
Alternative Media
- Students approved for this accommodation will be able to request their textbooks in an accessible format. Learn more about Alternative Media
Note-Taking
- Students approved for this accommodation are either approved for Note Taking Express (NTE), Peer Note Taking, or NTE Live services. Learn more about Note Taking
Lecture Recording
- Students approved for this accommodation will be able to audio record their class lectures. Students have the option to check out a digital recorder free of cost at the DASS office every semester for this approved accommodation.
American Sign Language (ASL)
- Students approved for this accommodation will be able to request ASL interpreter services in classroom settings, as well as campus events.
Real Time Captioning (CART)
- Students approved for this accommodation will be able to request captioning services (on-site or remote based on availability) in classroom settings, as well as campus events.
Priority Registration
- Students approved for this accommodation will be able to receive early registration for classes.
| Other types of Classroom Accommodations | ||
|---|---|---|
Accessible Furniture | Listening Device | Breaks Allowed in Class |
Stationary Chair | Preferential Seating | Food Allowed in Class |
Separate Desk and Chair | Stand at Back of Class as Necessary | Computer Allowed in Class |
Note: Other possible services may be considered on a individual basis. It is the student's responsibility to contact DASS in the event of any issues experienced with their academic accommodations and services. Accommodations are always open to revision should that need to occur.