Office of Disability Services
Welcome and Welcome Back!
The Office of Disability Services is the University office designated to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the ADA Amendments Act.
Our Mission
The Office of Disability Services works to ensure that students with disabilities have access to education and campus life at the University. Through collaboration with the institution’s diverse community, Disability Services facilitates accommodations, discourse, and engagement to promote a universally accessible learning environment for all.
Getting Connected and Requesting Accommodations
Students who need accommodations should follow the process to get connected to Disability Services. Students new to Disability Services should use the secure DS Student Portal to complete the Intake webform and submit their documentation for review.
Need to find something? Our Students menu in the navigation bar at the top of the page has documentation guidelines, forms, accommodation information, and more.
Once Accommoations are In Place, Remember:
- Accommodations are determined through an interactive process that begins with a one-on-one meeting with our staff.
- Accommodations are not retroactive. They begin when you send your Accommodation Letters to your instructors via the DS Portal.
- Students must send their Accommodation Letters to their instructors each semester that accommodations are needed.
DS Test Center
Do you plan on using your accommodations in the DS Test Center? Take a virtual tour of the testing space, located in FRET 230.
Access for Visitors and Students at Public Campus Events
Students or visitors to campus who need accommodations for a public campus event should contact Disability Services at 704-687-0040 or disability@charlotte.edu. For more information, visit the University’s Accessibility website.