The Academic Support Office (ASO) assists the University in fulfilling its commitment to educating and supporting students with documented disabilities. Our mission is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming academic, physical and social environment for students with disabilities.
What accommodation can be provided?
A variety of services are provided based on each student’s individual needs. Most services are provided at no additional cost to students. Support services and accommodation may include, but are not limited to:
- Extended test time
- Designated note takers
- Alternative format materials, such as E-text, braille, enlarged prints, scribe or reader
- Adjustable tables and seating
- Explanatory letters to instructors
- Assistive technology
- Regular meetings to discuss academic progress
- Consultation with faculty and/or staff to advocate for the student
- Disability counseling services
- Classroom accessibility
- ESA/SA
- Housing Accommodation (Single room/ ADA room)
- Dietary Accommodation
- Information and referrals to campus and community support services
Support Programs:
- Building Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities B.O.L.D (see the ASO website for information about the application process)
- Strategic Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders S.E.A.D (see the ASO website for more information)
- Academic Coaching
- ASO Tutorial: Paid tutorial for students enrolled with ASO (see the ASO website for more information)
What do I do to receive services?
It is the student’s responsibility to:
- Contact the Academic Support Office and request an appointment to discuss the process for voluntarily self-disclosing a disability and for requesting accommodation.
- Submit professional documentation, by appointment, to ASO staff person. Allow time to review the documentation, to explain the accommodation that is desired, and to complete a confidentiality agreement.
- Permit ASO staff to determine eligibility and appropriate accommodation.
- Work with ASO, faculty and staff to complete the steps required to arrange accommodation. (Accommodation is individualized, flexible and confidential, based on the nature of disability, the functional limitation, and the academic environment.)
What is professional documentation?
Professional documentation is provided by someone who is licensed to diagnose a particular disability
Professional documentation verifying disability and explaining limitations must not be more than three years old and must be provided initially to help determine eligibility for ASO
Additional documentation may be required during the eligibility process and/or periodically during the student’s time at Reinhardt University