Who We Serve
The Office of Access & Accommodations (OAA) works with 爱豆传媒入口 students with disabilities and other access needs to support equitable access to the University's academic programs, services, activities, and campus experiences.
OAA serves students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and regional programs. Students may connect with OAA at any point during their time at 爱豆传媒入口.
Students with Disabilities
OAA works with students with a wide range of disabilities and disability-related access needs, including, but not limited to:
- Learning disabilities
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Mental health disabilities
- Chronic health and medical conditions
- Physical and mobility disabilities
- Blindness and low vision
- Deafness and hearing disabilities
- Neurological conditions
- Speech and communication disabilities
- Other disabilities that may affect access to the University environment
Disabilities may be apparent or non-apparent, permanent, episodic, or progressive, and the impact of a disability can vary significantly from one student to another.
Temporary Conditions
OAA also assists students experiencing temporary conditions or injuries that create access barriers. Examples may include concussions, broken limbs, hand injuries, recovery from surgery or medical treatment, and other short-term conditions.
Available supports are determined based on the student's individual circumstances, anticipated duration of the condition, and identified access barriers.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
OAA coordinates accommodations and access support for students related to pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, recovery, and related conditions.
OAA works with students and, when appropriate, faculty and other University offices to identify reasonable adjustments and supports that allow students to continue participating in their academic programs and University activities.
Students Requesting Religious Accommodations
OAA also supports students who need reasonable accommodations related to sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. Religious accommodations may involve academic requirements, attendance, examinations, scheduling, or other aspects of a student's participation in University programs and activities.
OAA works with students, faculty, and appropriate University partners to coordinate reasonable accommodations while considering essential academic and program requirements.
Understanding Disability and Access
A diagnosis alone does not determine a student's accommodations. Two students with the same disability may experience very different barriers and may require different accommodations.
OAA uses an individualized and interactive process to understand how a student's disability affects access within the University environment and to determine reasonable accommodations.
Faculty should rely on the accommodations identified in the student's OAA Accommodation Letter rather than making assumptions about a student's abilities or needs based on a diagnosis or disability.
Students are not required to disclose their diagnosis or disability documentation to faculty. Questions regarding a student's eligibility, documentation, or approved accommodations should be directed to OAA.
Our Approach
OAA's work extends beyond determining accommodations. We partner with students, faculty, staff, and campus departments to identify and reduce access barriers and promote accessible and inclusive learning environments.
Our goal is to support meaningful access while maintaining the essential academic and program requirements established by the University.