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How to Get Started

Students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) Office, (0001 Reid Hall 0020, 352-392-8565 x200) and follow the procedures outlined below:

  1. In order to request accommodations, students must complete an intake form, provide documentation, and schedule an intake appointment.  Since some accommodations require significant pre-planning, students are advised to being the intake process well in advance of the start of their first academic semester.
  2. The DRC requires current documentation from a qualified physician or other licensed professional in a field related to the disability. Since each disability is unique, details of what constitutes appropriate documentation is provided in the links at the bottom of this page. At a minimum, the documentation must provide verification of the disability, document the functional limitations noted as a result of the disability, and provide recommendations of possible accommodations.
  3. Intake appointment
    1. DRC staff member will review documentation
    2. Students should be prepared to discuss the impact of their disability in the academic environment and their history of accommodation, if appropriate
    3. DRC staff member will make determination of what accommodations will be provided
    4. DRC staff member will share self-advocacy information and strategies
  4. DRC will file official documentation including information about the manifestations of the disability. DRC will ensure that disability-related documents are kept confidential and are shared with college personnel on a limited and need to know basis only. Disability documentation will not be released to a third party under any circumstance.
  5. Once a decision has been made regarding accomodations, students will be able to request Accommodation Letters. Accomodation Letters are the student's way of communicating their individual needs to their instructors. Procedure to request Accommodation Letters:
    1. Pick up the Accommodated Letter Request form from the DRC or download the form from the DRC website or complete the form on-line at Online Services.
    2. Complete the form with instructor's names and course numbers.
    3. Return the form to the DRC or submit on-line.
    4. Pick up the letters and personally deliver them to each faculty member during his or her office hours.
    5. Request accommodation letters each semester

Documentation Requirements