Temporary Accommodations
While the situations below are not typically handled by Disability and Access, support may still be available through other campus offices and resources. For information about temporary injuries, illnesses and other short-term conditions, visit our Temporary Disabilities page.
If your disability or medical condition is expected to last four weeks or longer, you may be eligible for formal accommodations through D&A. Learn how to register.
| Common Request | Recommendations | Handled By |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual attendance due to mobility difficulties caused by a cast/brace/crutches | Students should speak with instructors about flexibility with class arrival or departure times to accommodate extra time needed to travel across campus. Accommodations cannot fundamentally alter the University expectation that in-person classes be attended in person. | Student and Instructor |
| Extra time on exams / use of computer on exams due to hand injury | Instructors may informally provide exam accommodations, for example extended time or use of a computer for essay exams, without the need for a formal accommodation letter from D&A. | Student and Instructor |
| Copy of class notes due to hand injury | Students should ask instructors and/or classmates about obtaining a copy of class notes, access to slides or the ability to record audio without the need for a formal accommodation letter from D&A. | Student and Instructor |
| Flexible deadlines and/or attendance for work missed due to doctor’s appointments or surgery | Students should submit documentation to Student Outreach and Support (SOS) for review. D&A does not provide class absence notifications. | SOS |
| Transportation to classes due to mobility difficulties caused by a cast/brace/crutches | Students should view transportation options available through Parking and Transportation Services (PTS), including PTS Pick-Up and CapMetro. D&A does not provide personal transportation services. | PTS and CapMetro |
| Make-up exams due to temporary condition/injury | Students should work directly with instructors to explore options for making up missed exams. D&A is not involved in make-up exams. | Student and Instructor |