What's New?
The Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) has transitioned to the disability accommodation management system, Accommodate. All student accommodation requests and accommodation notifications to faculty will take place through the new system.
Accommodate is a tool that enables the Office of Accommodative Services to manage and implement accommodation requests. The tool also features both student and faculty portals. Some of the features you will use in Accommodate are:
- View and sign 'Letters of Accommodation' for your students registered with OAS
- Easy see how many students have requested accommodations in each of your courses
Note: If you do not see your course listed, email OAS for assistance.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodative Services provides academic accommodations for all students who have documented learning, emotional and/or physical disabilities. Accommodations can include such services as note takers, text readers/e-text, exam readers/scribes, classroom relocation and extended time and/or distraction-reduced environment for exams.
Faculty are encouraged to include in their syllabi a simple statement (View Course Syllabi Statement Options website) inviting any students who may feel that they need accommodations based on a documented disability to make an appointment to discuss it after class or during office hours. This helps both to preserve the student's privacy and to indicate the faculty member's willingness to make reasonable modifications. Students should be referred to Accommodative Services for the development of an Accommodation Plan. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 have mandated that all campuses receiving federal aid provide accommodations.
Please view Accommodation Arrangements (PDF) to understand how accommodations are made at SUNY Potsdam, including information on faculty involvement and exams.
For more information, contact Jessica Burnett, at burnetjj@potsdam.edu or at x3267.