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.
Brown University does not require students to disclose a disability or impose accommodations without consent. Self-identifying a disability and requesting accommodations are personal decisions. If a student requests accommodations at Brown, that individual is responsible for completing the SAS registration process.
Students who need disability-related accommodations should follow the appropriate process listed below to:
As part of this form, you will be asked to share how your disability affects your experience at Brown, including areas such as academics, housing, transportation, or mobility. SAS will review your information and follow up with you about next steps.
The priority deadline to submit a completed housing accommodation request is July 8. Requests submitted after this date will still be reviewed, but approved housing placements may depend on available space.
Registration and Housing Accommodation Request Form
Students who are not currently registered with SAS will need to complete the online intake form. Your submission will be reviewed by a SAS staff member. Once reviewed and processed, you will be notified by our office and move on to the next steps below. After an online intake form is processed with our office, you will have access to submit documentation and/or additional accommodation forms.
Once registered with SAS through the intake form, students must upload the appropriate documentation. Documentation is no longer accepted by email or other means.
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Students can request an appropriate medical/clinical provider to complete our Verification Form. The student will then upload the documentation to the Student File Upload.
After submitting the required documentation, registering students meet individually with a SAS staff member to review documentation, discuss needs, and learn about how the accommodation process works.
Appointments for academic accommodations can be scheduled by calling the SAS office at (401) 863-9588. If students are submitting documentation for dining accommodations, please also schedule an appointment with a Dining Services Nutritionist at dining_services@brown.edu.
If students are interested in housing accommodations, please refer to the Housing Accommodations page for more information.
We are glad to meet with students online or in person before a semester begins. These appointments are essential for students in need of academic support as we will officially approve accommodations and explain the process of communicating with faculty in this meeting. We can be reached at (401) 863-9588 during weekday business hours.
After meeting with a SAS staff member to review accommodations and needs, students will need to communicate with faculty and staff about the approved accommodations and implementation. Students are required to do the following:
Notify faculty of accommodation letters for each class via the SAS Student Online Portal.
The SAS Online system will notify the faculty via email to check for letters on the SAS Instructor Portal. Make sure to request the main section for any classes where accommodations are needed.
Students can optionally click the Get Letter button to download a PDF to forward to instructors via email and describe how accommodations would be implemented. Student may also include a short narrative. We have provided some template accommodation messages to use in an email to the faculty. A short paragraph will suffice.
Let the professor know in the email what is the best way to communicate to ask questions regarding the approved accommodations-- either by email, setting up a zoom, or an in person meeting.
Please remember that while the professor can ask questions as to how best ensure access in class, students have a right to privacy and students do not have to disclose any information about diagnosis, disability, or medical information.
Please reach out to SAS if there are any questions: sas@brown.edu.
While SAS will support and work with students throughout this process, students seeking accommodations should be aware that it is their responsibility to:
Supply supporting documentation to SAS to determine appropriate services and accommodations.
Request accommodations from SAS with sufficient notice. Every effort will be made regardless of time constraints, but since implementing accommodations often involves several offices across campus there are deadlines for priority consideration for certain supports.
Confirm the adequacy of accommodations as soon as possible and notify SAS whenever the student encounters unsatisfactory conditions.
Obtain syllabi and lists of course materials for reproduction in alternate formats (as needed).
Adhere to deadlines established by SAS, Residential Life, faculty, the Registrar, etc.
Pursue financial aid or state vocational rehabilitation support for things above and beyond accommodations, such as personal equipment needs.
Notify SAS of pre-registered classes for the following semester so accessible space can be arranged (if necessary).