Here we highlight the similarities and differences between receiving accommodations in the K-12 and college settings. It also contains information about receiving accommodations at the college level. The process to start requesting services may be found on the How to Register page. Keep in mind that the Disability & Access Center (DAC) facilitates access to a level playing field.

Similarities

• Student may receive accommodations under Section 504 and/or ADAAA.
• Student may receive accommodations once proper protocol is followed.
• Student receives support from appropriate departments.
• Many accommodations a student might receive are similar.
• Information is confidential and maintained by appropriate personnel.
• For more information covering Section 504 and/or ADAAA, please refer to Helpful Links section.
   

Differences

K-12 School	College Level
Student may receive accommodation(s) covered under IDEA Accommodation(s) based on success Student might utilize more personnel Student’s team sets up accommodations (Teachers, Counselors, Guardian(s), etc…) Student may arrange evaluation/testing with school Therapy such as Speech, Medical, etc… may be provided	Student may receive accommodation(s) but is not covered under IDEA Accommodation(s) based on access Student might utilize adaptive technology Student must get medical/psychological evaluation/testing on own accord Personal therapy such as speech is not provided