Division of Campus Life
Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services

The mission of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is to empower the Brown University community to provide an equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment in academic and co-curricular services and activities.

Student Accessibility Services

The mission of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is to empower the Brown University community to provide an equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment in academic and co-curricular services and activities.

Registration Information

Incoming First-Year & Transfer Students                 Current & Returning Students

New Accommodations System Coming Fall 2026

SAS will soon launch Accommodate, a new platform for students with disabilities to request accommodations, simplifying the process and providing a more streamlined experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Accommodations and Services

SAS is dedicated to creating a campus where every student can fully participate in academic and co-curricular activities. Through personalized accommodations, advocacy, resources, support and collaboration with faculty, SAS ensures that students have the tools and opportunities they need to excel. 

Register with SAS

Students who are not currently registered with SAS and wish to request disability-related accommodations or services at Brown University will need to complete an intake form, upload documentation and meet with a SAS staff member.

Access SAS Portal

For Returning Students only:

Through the SAS portal, students at Brown can request accommodations, communicate with SAS staff, upload documentation and manage accessibility-related needs in a centralized, efficient and user-friendly manner.

Report a Concern

This reporting tool is intended for members of the Brown community to submit concerns related to accessibility. Submissions help the University identify and address barriers to access.
Concerns may include, but are not limited to:
-Barriers to equitable access within educational or campus experiences
-Physical accessibility issues
-Snow and ice removal impacting access

Accommodations and Services

Accommodations for students with disabilities are intended to provide equitable access to courses, services and programs. Students self-identify as needing accommodations to SAS and then register and provide documentation to support the need for accommodations.

Documentation Guidelines

Students and their providers may refer to the Documentation Guidelines for helpful information used to determine reasonable accommodations.

Contact

Address:

Student Accessibility Services
Box P | 69 Brown Street, Suite 512, 5th floor 
Page-Robinson Hall
Providence, RI 02912
 

Maps:

Phone and Email:

Office Hours:

  • Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
  • Summer Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Campus Accessibility

Brown University is located in the College Hill section of Providence, RI. The campus is historical and is fully integrated with the city. The Brown community and SAS collaborate to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all students.
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Resources

SAS & the Brown community collaborate to provide equitable access to campus programs and services.
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For Faculty

Course accessibility for students with disabilities is part of Brown’s mission to create a diverse and inclusive community. Achieving this requires a collaborative process with SAS, the student, faculty, and staff all playing important roles.
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Student Health & Wellness at Brown

Part of the Division of Campus Life, the five departments of Student Health and Wellness work collaboratively to provide integrated and holistic care to support students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They include Brown Emergency Medical Services (BEMS), BWell Health Promotion, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

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