D&A is currently offering intake appointments to students via phone or Zoom.
Students interested in setting up academic accommodations through D&A should follow the steps below:
(1) Submit Documentation: Students should submit documentation of their disability that meets D&A documentation guidelines and, if applicable, a history of accommodations in prior educational environments to D&A. Students may also have their provider complete a Verification Form specific to their disability type to serve as documentation. Documentation should be emailed to access@austin.utexas.edu or faxed to 512-475-7730. Documentation should include the student’s name, EID, email address and phone number so students can be notified when their documentation arrives.
(2) Schedule an Intake Appointment: Once the student has been notified that the submitted documentation meets D&A’s documentation guidelines (typically via email 5 business days after submitting documentation for review), students will receive instructions on how to submit a request to schedule an intake appointement with an Access Coordinator.
(3) Complete required forms: Students will receive an intake appointment confirmation email with instructions for forms and policies and procedures students should review prior to their appointment.
(4) Complete Intake Appointment: At the time of the appointment, the Coordinator will connect with the student via phone or Zoom to discuss what accommodations and services are available from D&A and other University offices, and what academic, programmatic and/or physical accommodations might be appropriate to remove or reduce the barriers the student is experiencing.
5) Sign documents: Students will need to sign and submit the Rights and Responsibilities and Acceptance of Services documents to finalize the registration process and allow them to start using their accommodations.
Note: All disability-related information including medical documentation, educational correspondence, and educational accommodation records are considered confidential. The University of Texas at Austin and D&A have an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of such documentation.
This Introduction to Disability and Access video outlines the process of registering with D&A.
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