STEP ONE: ONLINE REQUEST

In order to set up and implement approved accommodations, students must submit an online request for their accommodations at the start of each semester for each class they would like to receive accommodations. 

Students should use the CDA Online Portal to request their approved accommodations.  Students should review the Clockwork Information section on the website for detailed steps describing how to Request Approved Accommodations through the portal.

Important Note: Accommodation notices are not automatically sent out to instructors and are only sent once a student submits their online request.  

STEP TWO: ADVISOR REVIEW

Once a student has submitted an online request for approved accommodations, the student's CDA Advisor will review the request within two to three business days. 

Accommodations are course specific and implementation depends upon the essential elements of each course.  If the advisor has a question about the request, they will follow up with the student to discuss the concern.  CDA Advisors may request to meet with the student to discuss request.

STEP THREE: ACCOMMODATION MEMO SENT

Following review, the CDA advisor will create and official accommodation memo for each class and send an email message to instructors with a link to the student's memo.  Instructors will need to login to the CDA Online Portal to review the student's accommodation memo.

When accommodation memos have been sent, students will receive an email notification through their UMail account with additional instructions regarding specific accommodations.  Students will also receive an email notification once an instructor has reviewed and acknowledged receipt of the accommodation memo.

Students should also login to the CDA Online Portal to view their accommodation memos.  Students are responsible to review their accommodation memos and the specific accommodation language to understand the limits and expectations related to each accommodation.

STEP FOUR: COMMUNICATE AND WORK TOGETHER

Students, instructors, and the CDA office will need to work together to implement and coordinate the approved accommodations.  As a best practice, students should follow up with each of their instructors to discuss their accommodations and to help facilitate their smooth implementation.  Student will also need to communicate with CDA staff on specific accommodations.

For example, if a student receives exam accommodations, they must return to the portal to schedule their exams.  If a student is approved for a peer note taker, they will need to login to the portal to confirm the need for a note taker in their classes and to begin receiving and viewing course notes.