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About Disability Services

Welcome to Disability Services (DS), a part of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Our mission is to promote equity, inclusivity, and accessibility within the HWS community. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers in classrooms and throughout the institution that could impede learning.

  • If you have any questions, contact us at (315) 781-3351, email us at ctl@hws.edu, or visit us on the second floor of the library.
  • Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges protect students from disability discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA, and other laws. These regulations guarantee equal access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering:

  • Nature and severity of the impairment
  • Duration of the impairment
  • Long-term impact

Academic Accommodations Process Overview

Below is a brief summary of the academic accommodation process.

1. Self-Identify: Student self-identifies as requesting academic accommodations.

2. Provide Documentation: Student provides documentation to Disability Services. The documentation must reflect the student's current functional limitations. Common types of documentation may include:

  • Neuropsychological evaluations
  • Official medical or diagnostic reports
  • IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) or Section 504 Plans

3. Meet with Disability Services: Student meets with a member of Disability Services to discuss and determine reasonable accommodations.

Academic Accommodations FAQ

Accommodate Portal

Accommodate simplifies both the registration process for disability-related accommodations and the management of approved accommodations.

First-Time Request   PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED

Academic Accommodation Procedures

Procedures for disability-related accommodation requests in the academic setting.

Semester Request: Apply your existing Accomodation(s) to the new semester Supplemental request: Add/Modify your existing accomodations Temporary Accomodation Request: Temporary support conditions like broken limbs or surgeries CTL Testing Room Booking: Students with approved testing accommodations

Non-Academic Accommodation Procedures

Procedures for disability-related accommodation requests outside of the academic setting. These accommodations are reviewed by the Non-Academic Accommodation Committee. Students can email NAAC@hws.edu with any questions. 

On-Campus Housing Request Air-Conditioning Request Assistance Animal Request Meal Plan Request

Resources

ADA/Campus Access Barrier Report Form
Student enrichment: CTL academic support services