Accessibility Resources
Accessibility Resources
Classroom Accommodations
Spalding University students who are registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services may be eligible for testing accommodations if the functional impact of the student’s disability adversely affects their ability to perform under the same conditions as their classmates.
The guiding principle of classroom accommodations is to remove or reduce barriers in the classroom and thus enable students with disabilities to be assessed on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers. Classroom accommodations provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to demonstrate the mastery of skills and attainment of knowledge without being limited or restricted by their disability.
For more information on classroom accommodations, please email us at access@spalding.edu
Testing Accommodations
Spalding University students who are registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services may be eligible for testing accommodations if the functional impact of the student’s disability adversely affects their ability to take exams or quizzes under the same conditions as their classmates.
The guiding principle of testing accommodations is to remove or reduce barriers to the test-taking process and thus enable students with disabilities to be assessed on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers. Testing accommodations provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to demonstrate the mastery of skills and attainment of knowledge without being limited or restricted by their disability.
Testing accommodations may involve the modification of timing, the setting, the method of presentation, and/or the method of response. It essentially allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of the course content in an alternative way without undue interference from their disability.
For more information on testing accommodations, please email us at access@spalding.edu
Housing Accommodations
Spalding University is a residential college and the residential experience is understood to be an integral part of a Spalding education. Spalding is committed to the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of College life, including residential life.
Please be advised that requests for particular housing assignments based on a student’s preference, rather than need, for a particular type of living environment or location will not be honored. (e.g. A student with ADHD or a learning disability seeking a single room to serve as a quiet, undisturbed place to study represents a preference, but not a necessity.) Accordingly, single room accommodations are reserved for individuals whose documentation illustrates clear and substantial needs, and for whom a standard housing assignment with a roommate is not viable.
Students seeking a housing accommodation will need to submit the appropriate documentation to the Office of Student Accessibility Services. Documentation submitted to the Office of Student Accessibility Services will remain confidential.
The process to request housing accommodations is:
- Request for Accommodation Application: Students are to complete and submit this online form
- Documentation of the disability: Please refer to our specific guidelines for proper documentation. Please see our Documentation Guidelines for documentation verification forms
- Intake appointment: Please email us at access@spalding.edu or use Navigate to set up an intake appointment to discuss your circumstances, and any additional documentation needs
Please send all disability-related information directly to the Office of Student Accessibility Services, rather than to Residence Life.
Single Room Requests
Be cautioned that single rooms are rare on campus and reserved for disability impacts that are severe and significantly limiting. For students who have trouble concentrating and studying in their room, a single room is not typically warranted. However, the Office of Student Accessibility Services will help you find quiet study spaces around campus and discuss additional strategies for focus and concentration. Please contact us for more information.
Bridge to SU
We understand that transitioning into college can be difficult, that’s why we have created Bridge to SU. This program allows you to start your student journey a little early by taking summer classes. Bridge to SU prepares you for college life and introduces you to the community through service learning. The goal is to make college more equitable and increase student success.
Textbook Request
If you need a PDF/screen reader compatible version of your textbook, please complete this webform.
Resource Links
Alternative Format Textbooks
Bookshare makes reading easier for people with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy and other reading barriers. Users can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.
Canvas Accessibility Tools for Students
Immersive Reader is a learning tool that uses proven techniques to improve reading for people, regardless of their age or ability. Key features include “read text out loud,” “break it into syllables,” and “increase spacing between lines and letters.” It offers text-decoding solutions for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, and it encourages independent reading and helps teachers support students’ unique learning needs.
Questions? Contact Us
Email: access@spalding.edu
Phone: (502) 873-4192