We provide services and accommodations at no cost to all Northern Arizona University students who have current documentation of a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, including but not limited to walking, talking, learning, hearing, or seeing.

An example of a few of the services and accommodations provided include:

Priority registration:
Access to assistive technology devices and software
Collaboration with the Office of Housing and Residence Life in the provision of housing accommodations
Distraction reduced testing center
Time extensions on exams and quizzes
Print matter in alternate format
Note-taking
Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART)
Sign Language Interpreting

Student Eligibility Process
The first part of this process is to self-identify as a student with a disability requesting accommodations. Self-identify means the student recognizes they have a disability and would like to request accommodations. Student’s attending a post-secondary institution are responsible for identifying themselves to DR, as a person with a disability. Once the Self-ID form has been received, we will contact you to set up an intake interview with one of our Specialists. The Intake Interview is a critical step toward determining eligibility. Once a student has completed and submitted their Self-Identification form, a DR Specialist will call or email them to complete this interview. The purpose of the interview is to learn first-hand, from the student, what functional limitations students are experiencing and what accommodations they will need. This interactive process allows both the student and DR Specialist to work together to determine the most appropriate accommodations for that student. The interview is not dependent on the receipt of information or documentation. This interview can be completed any time after a Self-Identification Form has been submitted.

Northern Arizona University has been a leader in the promotion of universal design for over fifteen years through the provision of universally designed computer workstations. Since 2003, Information Technology Services (ITS) has worked to include software on all computers available to students on campus that promotes inclusion and provides equitable access. This includes software that supports reading, writing, and learning. The software is available to all students on campus.

Currently, the software available includes:
BeeLine Reader
JAWS
Read and Write
Mind View: Mind Mapping Software

All of these programs, with the exception of JAWS, are available for students, faculty and staff to download and use on their personal computers as well.

Disability Resources has a small inventory of assistive technology devices that eligible students are able to borrow for a semester. The technology is made available to students at the beginning of each semester on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students are required to complete and sign a Technology Loan Form, and agree to return the device to Disability Resources at the end of the semester.

The following types of technology are available to borrow on a first-come, first-serve basis:

Digital Recorder
Smart Pen
XTag Wireless Microphone
FM Listening System
Portable Loop System
Portable CCTV
Sonocent Audio Note-Taker