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, faxed to 512-475-7730 or dropped off in our office, SSB 3.200G. 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 to submit a request to schedule an intake appointment 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, Zoom or in-person 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.
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