Meeting to Establish Accommodations
Prior to this appointment, the Accommodation Specialist will have reviewed your documentation and be aware of the functional limitations and recommended accommodations contained in the documentation.
During the appointment, the Accommodation Specialist will discuss with you any prior accommodations you may have had (either at the high school level or another university), as well as areas in which you feel you have difficulty. We understand that not all students requesting accommodations at Auburn have had prior experience with a disability diagnosis or accommodations. Therefore, we would like to take the time to explain the role of both our office and accommodations in your academic career. We will also pose a combination of open-ended and closed-ended questions—generated based on your documentation—to gather information regarding disability-related struggles that you may not be aware exist.
As the conversation progresses further into your individual needs, we will take a collaborative approach to determining the most suitable set of accommodations for your current needs. This collaboration will always involve both you and the specialist but may also include in-house technology specialists and respective faculty. Our in-house technology specialists can provide their expertise on what technology might be a valuable accommodation for you. Faculty can often provide input on the structure and requirements of a course, which in turn will aid the specialist and you in determining the best accommodations.
Together, the Accommodation Specialist and you will explore the accommodations found to be reasonable for your current functional limitations. Each accommodation will be explained to you with care taken to highlight the benefits it can bring to your educational experience. If after much discussion you decide a particular accommodation is not needed, you will have the right to refuse the accommodation at that time. However, upon your request, it can be added later.
After all accommodations have been agreed upon, the Accommodation Specialist will go over how to submit your accommodations to your professors.
Remember, Accommodation Specialists are available to meet with you to discuss any accommodation concerns that you may encounter during your career at Auburn University. Walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 334-844-2096.
Technology Help
The Office of Accessibility is available to help with technology-related questions or problems that impact students or employees with a disability. You can call, email, or just drop by 1228 Haley. Staff are available to discuss assistive technologies, accessible instructional materials, captioning, braille, web accessibility, and good design principles to improve accessibility.
The AU Office of Accessibility provides services that can help you with the accessibility of your websites, videos, and other technologies. Services include:
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Evaluate websites for accessibility
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Test technology products as they're being considered for procurement
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Provide presentations and customized training on Universal Design for Learning and Creating accessible pages on Canvas.
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Provide training on creating accessible instructional materials.
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Provide assistance with creating accessible Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
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Assist with captioning videos.
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Braille instructional materials.
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Provide demonstrations of assistive technology and software.
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Creating and supporting online resources to promote the development, procurement, and use of accessible technology campus-wide.
Pregnancy Accommodations
For accommodations related to typical pregnancy concerns, your college’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is the first step. If you feel you need further assistance, please contact Kelley Taylor, Auburn University’s Title IX Coordinator, at 334-844-4794 or taylokg@auburn.edu.
If you are experiencing complications, have been diagnosed with a condition/disability as a result of your pregnancy, or are experiencing exacerbated symptoms of a pre-existing condition, please follow our steps to receive accommodations.
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website for more information on students with disabilities preparing for post-secondary education.
