SDAC facilitates the provision of approved accommodations for students with a disability who meet the academic and/or technical standards requisite for admission and continued participation in a University program or activity. Please note: Students who are employed by the University and seeking workplace accommodations should do so through the Procedures for Employees with Disabilities to Request Workplace Accommodations. Interested in meeting with SDAC to discuss any educational barriers and potential accommodations? The process for requesting SDAC accommodations includes the following:
Process
- Step 1: Complete the Student Application
- First, students should submit the Student Application online by signing onto the SDAC portal with their UVA computing ID. SDAC has created a walkthrough for completing and submitting the updated application (Walkthrough Word Version/Walkthrough PDF Version.
Note: Applications must be submitted in their entirety to be processed. Students will receive an email confirmation of the complete and submitted application.
- Step 2: Submit Relevant Documentation
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SDAC will review all formats of documentation submitted. While SDAC often needs third-party documentation to determine eligibility for services, students should not delay meeting with SDAC out of concern for not having the right paperwork.
Note: Students should review SDAC’s Documentation Guidelines webpage and will find related, necessary forms on the Forms webpage.
- Step 3: Await Initial Application Review
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The student’s application will be assigned to an SDAC Advisor who will review the application and any associated documentation. The Advisor will contact the student regarding the next steps in the process. This review can take longer during peak periods such as the beginning and end of a semester. Students are encouraged to indicate time-sensitive matters such as medical emergency while completing the application.
- Step 4: Attend an Appointment
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Appointments last approximately 30 - 60 minutes and can be conducted in-person at SDAC in the Student Health and Wellness Building or via Zoom during regular business hours. The assigned SDAC Advisor will contact the student with instructions on scheduling this appointment. If there are questions, students should:
- Email [email protected] or the assigned SDAC Advisor,
- Call (434) 243-5180, OR
- Visit the SDAC office.
- Step 5: Discuss Accommodations
- During the initial meeting, an SDAC Advisor will discuss with students the barriers they are experiencing, reasonable supports and accommodations to address the barriers, and next steps. SDAC’s goal is to keep the meeting relaxed and comfortable.
- Step 6: Request Accommodations
- Students receiving approved academic accommodations through SDAC need to sign into their SDAC Portal to select applicable accommodations and to send out Notification of Accommodation Letters via email. Instructors will only be notified of the accommodations requested for their course.
Application Issues?
SDAC has created a walkthrough for completing and submitting the updated application (Walkthrough Word Version/Walkthrough PDF Version). If further assistance is needed in completing, submitting, or verifying the status of your submission, please reach out to SDAC via email or by calling 434-243-5180.
Questions or concerns at any point in the semester?
Questions, challenges and concerns will arise. Notify SDAC and/or the assigned SDAC Advisor with any questions as soon as possible.
Students can log into SDAC Portal to obtain the assigned Advisor's name and contact information. Students can also email SDAC, call (434) 243-5180, or stop by the office.