What are accommodations?

Accommodations are adjustments or changes that allow the student with a documented disability to have equal access to university programs.

Accommodations are determined case-by-case and are based directly on current documentation of disability and the documented need for the requested accommodation.

Accommodations could entail (but are not limited to): (Also see note at bottom of page)

Program accommodations:

foreign language course substitution

reduced course load with full time status

priority registration

Transportation accommodations:

wheelchair accessible van (for eligible students only; call 874-2098 for details)

30-day temporary medical parking permit (to facilitate application for temporary state parking placard)

information & referral to RI Department of Motor Vehicles for temporary and permanent parking placards

coordination with RI Public Transportation campus shuttle

coordination with URI Parking Services

Housing accommodations:

wheelchair accessible rooms

single rooms

rooms adapted for deaf/hard of hearing occupants

Course accommodations:

tape recorded lectures

notetakers

books on tape/reader

sign language interpreters

CART reporters

physically accessible classrooms

Exam accommodations:

extended time on exams

private, quiet testing space

alternate exam format (case by case only)

Adaptive equipment & software:

FM assistive listening devices

Closed Circuit TV Text Enlargers

JAWS for Windows

MAGic (screen enlarging software)

Naturally Speaking

Kurzweill 1000/Kurzweill 3000

Note: All accommodations are on a case-by-case basis and depend on discussions with the student, current documentation, and university policy.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for all students; accommodations may be a necessary part of providing equal access to programs and facilities.

The professional staff in Disability Services for Students will maintain the confidentiality of all student disclosures.

The student retains the right to disclose the reason for accommodation to faculty and other students.