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This group is included in a large proportion of the population of students assisted by Student Access Services (SAS). Many different psychological disorders can have a cognitive, emotional, and/or social impact on a student's ability to function in an academic environment. Psychological disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Schizophrenia

Some students undergoing treatment take prescription medication to mediate symptoms. SAS understands that medications may have side effects that differ per individual, and those who experience such deserve accommodations that cover not just the disorder but these as well.

This group is included in a large proportion of the population of students assisted by SAS. These disabilities affect the manner in which individuals obtain, incorporate, and/or express knowledge. Learning disabilities may affect a student鈥檚 ability with:

• Reading, writing, spelling, and/or mathematics
• Auditory, visual and/or sensory processing
• Orientation to space and time

People with ADHD may find it difficult to focus and prioritize, control impulsive behaviors, or conform to expectations for presented energy levels. 

If the student has had a psychoeducational, psychological, or neuropsychological evaluation done, it can be very helpful for the student to provide a copy of the evaluation to SAS. These evaluations are usually comprehensive and detailed, and can assist SAS in helping the student determine which accommodations may be most beneficial for them. A student's 504 Plan, or IEP, can also be helpful for reviewing accommodations that have been effective in the past and may be available in the university setting. The request form has a file upload module for this purpose.

SAS cannot provide evaluations or screenings, but we are willing to direct you to local services that can. If you need accommodations before you can get a professional diagnosis, a temporary period can be established for needed assistance while you pursue medical options.

There are a number of chronic health conditions that may impact a student鈥檚 energy, pain level, concentration, and attendance. Examples of these conditions include but are not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Heart Conditions
• Crohn鈥檚 Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Chronic Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Cancer

Some students may be taking medication with varying side effects such as drowsiness or slowed response. Chronic health conditions are often unpredictable, so students may be affected at any time without warning. Student Access Services works with students and professors to adapt to these situations and reschedule tests as necessary. We do not blame the student or limit reschedules when a chronic illness 'flares up'.

The age of onset of a hearing disability will have a great impact upon the student鈥檚 English ability, both spoken and written. Generally, English is considered a second language for deaf and hard of hearing students while signed language is the dominant mode of communication. Typical accommodations include:

• Use of a Signed Language interpreter
• Real-time captioning
• Note taking
• Providing all directions in writing
• Closed-captioned videos

Visual disabilities can vary from total blindness to low vision. Students with low vision may not have an apparent 鈥渧isible鈥� disability. Students with visual disabilities may experience eyestrain, light sensitivity, or an inability to read printed material or to distinguish certain colors. Students who have been blind from birth have different concepts of objects, space, and distance from those persons who develop visual disabilities later in life.

These students may encounter various types of environmental barriers in the college setting such as inaccessible readings, unannounced quizzes, open book tests, locating lecture information, completing scantron answer sheets, or viewing lecture notes during class.

Student Access Services works with professors to provide accommodations for low vision students such as seats in the front of the class and larger font and image sizing on assessments. For all visually impaired students, we can provide test readers (a person who reads test content aloud) and text to speech devices.

Physical accessibility is one of the major concerns for students with physical disabilities. Students may encounter unavoidable delays during inclement weather, times of heavy foot traffic, malfunctioning ADA equipment, and periods of construction. If a classroom is inaccessible, Student Access Services will work with the department to relocate the class to an accessible location. When a course requires travel to alternative locations, those locations and transportation must be accessible.

Student Access Services also works with injured students who require temporary accommodations such as the loaning of a wheelchair, extra time to write for a hand injury, or assistance for a concussion. "Temporary" is an option on the request form to allow medical records of a recent injury to qualify for accommodations until the student has recovered (typically a few months to a semester).

There ae many different types of disabilities that can affect a person. Some examples of disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Arthritis
• Autism
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Blindness/Low Vision
• Brain Injuries
• Cerebal Palsy
• Communication Disorders
• Deafness/Hard of Hearing
• Emotional/Psychological Disabilities
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Seizure Disorders
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Etc.