Establishing Services
Once admitted to CSU Pueblo, students with disabilities are encouraged to complete the following process:
- Complete the appropriate Application for Accommodations (below). Students who are requesting both academic and non-academic accommodations should complete both applications.
- Provide documentation of a disability. If you do not currently have documentation, we still encourage you to meet with us. We can discuss what documentation is appropriate based on your disability and our documentation guidelines.
- Schedule an appointment to meet with Disability Resources. During the meeting, we will discuss the barriers you experience, reasonable accommodations to address the barriers, appropriate resources to support your needs, and any next steps.
We know that questions, challenges, and concerns may arise. We are happy to answer any follow-up questions. The sooner students contact us to address a concern, the more time there is available to resolve it.
Types of Accommodations
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Academic/Classroom Accommodations
Some examples of academic accommodations includes but are not limited to:
- Modified testing, such as additional time or an alternative environment
- Alternative textbook/course material formats, such as PDF, audio, or Braille
- Notetaking Assistance, such as the use of audiorecordings or other technology
- ASL interpreting
- Course attendance flexibility
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Housing, Dining, and other Non-Academic Accommodations
Due to the effects of a disability, some students may require some type of housing accommodations. Our office works in conjunction with Residence Life & Housing and Dining Services to provide students with housing and dining adjustments that meet their accessibility needs.
- Housing Accommodations: Students who are seeking a housing accommodation need to meet with Disability Resources to discuss possible accommodations. Requests for housing adjustments will be reviewed by a Housing Accommodation Review Committee; once a determination has been made, Disability Resources will notify the student of the outcome.
- Dining Accommodations: CSU Pueblo strives to ensure students' nutritional needs are met through various services on campus. Students are encouraged to visit the Dining Services website to review menus and ingredients or contact a dietician. Students whose needs are not met by what is available should meet with Disability Resources to discuss possible accommodations.
- Other Non-Academic Accommodations: Disability Resources will partner with you to find a solution for equal access and opportunity in any events or services sponsored by CSU Pueblo.
- Housing Accommodations: Students who are seeking a housing accommodation need to meet with Disability Resources to discuss possible accommodations. Requests for housing adjustments will be reviewed by a Housing Accommodation Review Committee; once a determination has been made, Disability Resources will notify the student of the outcome.
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Support Animals on Campus
CSU Pueblo does not allow pets in our buildings, facilities, and sports complexes. There are exceptions for service animals and, on occasion, emotional support animals necessary for disability reasons. For additional information, please review CSU Pueblo’s policy:
- Animals on Campus (including Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals)
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Temporary Accommodations
Temporary health impairments such as injuries, surgeries, or acute illnesses may not qualify as permanent disabling conditions, but may still be disabling and require adjustments. Potential accommodations for temporary health impairments may include (but are not limited to):
- Attendance/homework due date leniency
- Note taking assistance (audio recorder, copy of classmate’s notes)
- Exam accommodations (extra time, scribe, use of computer for essays)
- Accessibility of the classroom
What Happens Next?
Disability Resources will consider the information collected to determine:
- If the student is eligible for support through Disability Resources:
- If the accommodations requested share a nexus (or connection) with the student's disability;
- If the accommodations requested would fundamentally alter the course, program, service, or activity.
Once the review is completed, Disability Resources will send the student an email indicating the outcome of the review. The email will contain what accommodations are approved, why any accommodations are not approved, and -- if applicable -- what the next steps are. Students are encouraged to read the email for instructions or schedule a follow-up meeting with Disability Resources to discuss the review outcomes and/or next steps.
