Questions to Ask College Disability Services Staff

• What is the procedure for identifying yourself and your disability to receive accommodations? What documentation is required?
• Will you be required to be a full-time student? If not, will this affect your financial aid and ability to live in the residence halls?
• What experience does the college have in serving individuals with your disability?
• How do you arrange for placement exams?
• What specific accommodations and services can be made for various types of disabilities? Is there a separate cost for any of these services? Are provisions available for:
  • extended-time exams
  • exemption from any exams/subject areas
  • tutoring
  • counseling
  • readers and note takers
  • interpreters for exam, class lectures and texts
• Is there adaptive equipment (i.e. voice-synthesized computers and calculators, reading devices, tape recorders, hearing amplification systems) available for your use?
• Does the school work closely with other support agencies, like Vocational Rehabilitation agencies?
• Is the entire campus accessible?
• Are there any student disability support groups on campus that you can join?
• Are there any types of financial aid/scholarships specifically available for disabled students? If yes, how do you apply for them?