Chapter 4 - Making Timely Requests for Accommodations

Chapter 4 - Making Timely Requests for Accommodations 

DAS students must request accommodations each term through their DAS Student Portal account. Students are encouraged to request accommodations as soon as possible after registering for courses each term. Please note: It may take 24-48 hours for your registered courses to appear in your DAS Student Portal. Accommodations requested for the current term after Friday of week 8 will be approved on a case-by-case basis. In general, accommodations requested within 10 days of the end of the term/session will not be approved.

Accommodations are not retroactive. Please see the following timeline for the minimum time requirements for specific accommodations. 

If a request is submitted after the relevant deadline, reasonable efforts will be made by DAS and instructors to accommodate the request. However, DAS cannot guarantee that a late request can be implemented. Untimely requests may result in delays, substitutions, or denial of accommodations for the term. 

Be sure to read DAS emails, weekly reminders, and agreements in order to utilize accommodations effectively (see Chapter 1 Rights and Responsibilities).

Timeline 

Type of Service 

Time Required 

Interpreting, Real-time Captioning, Real-time Transcribing 

At least three (3) weeks prior to the beginning of the new term. 

Accessible Furniture, Classroom Relocation 

At least three (3) weeks prior to the beginning of the new term. 

Classroom Assistant, Lab Assistant 

At least four (4) weeks prior to the beginning of the new term. 

Alternative Format-E-Text 

At least four (4) weeks prior to the beginning of the new term. 

Alternative Formats-Braille, Audio Description, Tactile Graphics, 3-D prints 

Students are expected to request accommodations within 48-hours of registering with the institution. In addition, DAS will be working closely with the student, the student’s academic advisor and instructors at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the term. DAS typically works with Advisors and Instructors 1 – 2 terms in advance of the term. 

Notetaking Options 

Upon registration or one (1) week prior to the new term. 

Alternative Testing 

Within 48 hours of registration or no later than 5 pm Friday of week 8 during the term. 

Scheduling Exams with Disability Access Services 

Minimum advance notice required for scheduling exams with DAS: 

Quizzes and Midterms - 5 business days 
Finals - 10 business days 
Summer term - 4 business days (for all types of exams) 

Accessible University Housing 

Requests for accommodation from students for Fall term made before May 15 will be given priority. After May 15, requests for accommodation will be reviewed in the order received. As space becomes available, accommodations will be implemented. DAS and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) recommend that students complete a UHDS disability accommodation request when filling out the housing application. See the UHDS Accessibility page

Flexibility with Attendance/Assignments 

At least three (3) weeks prior to the new term. 

 

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