Accommodations Types
Accessibility Services desires to support access in all campus environments. From academic accommodations like testing adjustments, note-taking technology, and communication access, to on-campus living accommodations such as room modifications, central locations, or approval for Emotional Support or Service Animals, our office can assist. The sections below list some specific examples that could be offered to students. All accommodations are tailored to individual student needs, based on documentation, student reports, and the interactive interview process between our office and the student.
For on-campus living accommodations, the process is different. Please review the information provided for those accommodations carefully and reach out with any questions.
Several of the accommodations listed below include links to guide sheets that provide more information and clarification on the specifics of each accommodation.
We are happy to discuss any course or campus barriers that may be preventing access to education and an equitable campus experience for students.
Accessibility Services partners with Public Safety and Facilities & Maintenance to ensure that Stetson's campus is accessible to all students. Campus access includes parking and walking/navigating around the campus and facilities.
Classroom setting accessibility accommodations can look very different depending on needs. This could include physical classroom access such as a specific desk or chair, consideration for attendance, being allowed to leave the classroom early or arrive a few minutes late, or priority registration. More academic based classroom support would include the use of note taking software, alternative presentation format, alternative text, use of a computer in class or access to a professor’s notes. Support in the classroom setting for mental or emotional well-being could include the ability to take breaks during class, or use of noise cancelling headphones or ear buds.
To provide access to their tests and exams, students can have a wide range of accommodations. Some options available include: extended time, the ability to test in a distraction reduced environment, use of noise cancelling headphones or earbuds, use of a computer during an exam, breaks during testing, use of a memory aid or spreading out final exam days.
Within the area of residential on-campus living, accommodations can be offered to mitigate the significant impacts of a student’s physical, mental and emotional disabilities to their ability to live on campus and provide an environment conducive for them to access their education. Accommodations could include an ADA accessible bedroom/bathroom, access to a semi-private bathroom, or the ability to have an Emotional Support Animal(ESA). Single rooms and private bathrooms can also be reasonable accommodations however those are very limited and approved only in extreme cases. The University may request that you seek and try alternatives (e.g., quiet hours agreement, mediation with roommate, room change, or placement considerations) before the request for a single-room accommodation is approved. Accessibility Services works with the Residential Living and Learning Office for all requests.
For more Residential Living Accommodation Information, please review the following items:
Residential on-campus dining accommodations can be offered to mitigate the significant impacts of a student’s disabilities on their ability to dine on-campus and provide an environment conducive for them to access their education. The need for accommodations is approved through the Accessibility Services office and then Accessibility Services staff facilitates a meeting between the student and Dining Services to problem solve a student's particular dining needs be it allergy related or a specific diet.
For more On-Campus Dining Accommodation Information please review the following items:
Stetson University and the Accessibility Services Center are committed to supporting the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title IX; we strive for equal and uninterrupted access to all our curriculum, programs and services.
If you are experiencing a temporary disabling condition or pregnancy, you can contact the Accessibility Services Center at (386) 822-7127 or at [email protected] to schedule an appointment to discuss resources and supports.
The Accessibility Services Center can help you determine if any official accommodations need to be recommended to ensure equal access to the educational environment; in order to receive accommodations for a temporary disabling condition or pregnancy, you must supply appropriate documentation of the condition or pregnancy to The Accessibility Services Center. Documentation of the condition or pregnancy must be from a licensed, credentialed provider that is monitoring the condition or pregnancy. This documentation can be provided via one of the following methods:
Reasonable accommodations will be approved based on the documentation and the interview with staff at the Accessibility Services Center
Assistive Technology
The Accessibility Services Center (ASC) works to leverage available technology resources to increase the accessibility of our classrooms and campus in general. This includes educating students on accessibility resources available via their Office 365 account and loaning needed software and hardware to campus constituents. Our hope is that these resources will provide the users with greater autonomy to engage fully with the incredible learning opportunities available on our campus. We offer support through resources such as amplification and microphones, note-taking devices/software, and optical devices such as magnifiers for use during testing in the ASC.
Due to limited inventory, all available software and hardware loan options are designed for brief use. If an individual believes they would benefit from the use of any of these personal assistance devices, the ASC would recommend that the individual purchase one through the appropriate vendor for their continued personal use.