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Who does Student Disability Services help?
We assist any students with:
- Medical disabilities, such as diabetes, asthma, migraines
- Learning disabilities, such as a reading disorder, math disorder, ADHD
- Psychiatric disabilities, such as depression, anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome
How do I qualify for services?
- Contact a disability counselor
- By phone: 512-448-8660
- By e-mail
- By coming to Moody Hall, Rm. 155
- Submit documentation of your disability
Will my student records indicate that I am a student with a disability?
Documentation of your disability is kept confidential and is not part of your academic files.
How can Student Disabilities Services help me?
We can assist students by providing:
- Letters of accommodation that will be delivered to professors
- Academic counseling
- Information about campus and community resources
What kinds of accommodations might I receive?
Reasonable accommodations based on section 504 requirements are always determined based on a student’s individual diagnosis and experience, however some possible accommodations are:
- Extended time on tests
- Quiet, alternate location to take exams
- Negotiable course deadlines and attendance with instructor approval
- Books in alternate format
What if I have not been diagnosed with a disability but suspect I may have one?
Make an appointment with an SDS Counselor to discuss your options.
If you have any additional questions, contact disability counselors Anna Escamilla or Kendall Swanson or call 448-8660.
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