Accommodations and Services in SSD

UW-Eau Claire, through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), verifies academic services and accommodations for all students who provide documentation of a disability. In this way, we comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and UW System policy. SSD is the official repository for student disability documentation. Nonstudent attendees of campus events are asked to contact the sponsoring organization or department if accommodations are needed.

Accommodations can include, but are not limited to:

• Test accommodations such as extended time and reduced-distraction environment
• Note-taking software, screen readers, voice-to-text software
• Materials in alternative formats
• Assistive technology
• Tutoring
• Use of conveyance vehicle
• Sign Language interpretation and closed-captioning services
• Physical accessibility accommodations
• Housing-related accommodations

We encourage current or newly connected SSD students to work with their Accommodations Coordinator if they have concerns or questions about Accommodations. 

Housing

Students requesting housing related accommodations should indicate on their housing application that they will be submitting disability documentation to the SSD office. Students not yet registered with our office, please follow the Requesting Accommodations steps on the homepage.  Additional information and a virtual tour of campus housing is available at Housing and Residence Life.

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests, made by students living in residence halls are processed by the Housing office. 

Service Animal requests, are processed by the SSD office. While students with service animals are not required to register with the SSD Office, communication with our office can be helpful in providing additional support and accommodations.

Dining Services

Students living in university residence halls must participate in a meal plan offered through University Dining Services. Special dietary arrangements can be made by contacting Dining Services. Additional information is available at Blugold Dining.