How to Apply for Accommodations

Self-Identify

Complete the Accommodation Request form to initiate the accommodation process. Submit the completed form to [email protected] or to the SAS Office in the Learning Center.

Provide documentation

Submit documentation to the SAS Office at [email protected] verifying a disability. Documentation must be provided by a licensed or credentialed professional who has appropriate training and experience. Documentation from family members is not acceptable. The documentation should include a statement identifying the disability as well as a description of the diagnostic methodology along with a description of how the disability currently impacts the student in the learning or living environment.

Schedule an appointment

Schedule an intake meeting with a SAS staff member via phone (630) 617-6448 or email [email protected]. During this meeting, the student and SAS staff member will engage in the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations or additional information that may be needed. Accommodations are determined based on the submitted documentation and the student meeting.

Receiving Accommodations

• Following your intake meeting with SAS and upon the completion of the reviewal process, SAS will email you an Eligibility Letter of your approved accommodations. Accommodations must be renewed every term by completing the Course List Classroom Accommodation Form. If you need to change your accommodations, please contact the SAS Office.
• SAS will notify your professors of your approved accommodations via email and copy you on each communication.
• Meet with your professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss how your accommodations will be implemented.
• Contact SAS immediately if you have any questions or concerns about your accommodations or their implementation.