Accommodation Letters
SOU Disability Resources
What is the Accommodation Letter for?
- Verifies to an instructor that the student is a registered student with a disability.
- Serves as a request for specific accommodations needed for equal access to a class; such as special seating or testing accommodations, or interpreter services.
- Informs the instructor of other accommodations the student may be using while completing classwork, such as recording lectures or using notetaker or alternate format text services.
- Opens an opportunity for student and instructor to discuss ways to succeed in the class.
In order to receive any accommodations for classes, students must request an accommodations letter to be sent to each of their instructors through AIMS at the beginning of each term.
Information for Students
How do I send an accommodation letter?
How do I register my courses so I can receive accommodations?
AIMS will pull your course registration; all you need to do is select your accommodations and click submit.
If you registered for Disability Resources later in the term, register your courses as soon as you have access to AIMS. Your accommodations cannot start until the instructor has received your letter.
When should I meet with my instructor?
Meet with your instructor during office hours the first week of each term to discuss your accommodations.
During your discussion, give your instructor as much information, as it affects this class, as you feel comfortable sharing. Instructors want to be able to work with their students as effectively as possible; having this information may help them adjust their teaching methods.
Information for Faculty
- The Accommodation Letter includes some information about Disability Resources and accommodations in general, then lists the accommodations for which this student is eligible and has requested to use in your course.
- Some accommodations are arranged by Disability Resources (alternate format texts, notetaking)
- Some are arranged by the instructor (enlarged font handouts, lists of specialized vocabulary)
- Some are arranged in conjunction (test accommodations)
If you are unsure where the responsibility for an accommodation lies, please contact Disability Resources at (541)552.6213.