Disability Services
for Students
Disability Services for Students Student Handbook
The DSS Student Handbook contains information about all of the services, policies, and procedures related to students with disabilities at Southern Oregon University.
- Want to know about documentation requirements and how to get started? It's in there.
- Want to know about rights and responsibilities regarding students with disabilities? It's in there.
- Want to know what accommodations are available? It's in there.
- Want to see form examples for requesting specific accommodations? It's in there.
- Want a list of university and community resources? It's in there.
Students receive a print (or electronic, if preferred) copy of the handbook during the intake process.
If you would like to download a copy of the handbook, please use one of the following links:
- Word 2003 format
- Word 2007 format
- Accessible PDF format
- Request DAISY format: you must provide a valid email address to receive the download link for this format
Table of contents
- Welcome to Disability Services for Students!
- Disability Services
- Staff
- Documentation Requirements
- Steps to Receiving Accommodations
- Services at SOU Medford Campus
- Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Differences Between High School and Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities
- Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Students with Disabilities
- Timelines for Requesting Accommodations
- Letters of Accommodation
- Accommodated Testing Information
- Notetaking Services
- Alternate Format Text Information
- Specialized Seating & Accessible Classroom Location Information
- Accommodations for University Housing
- Course Substitution Information
- Service Animal Guidelines
- Personal Attendant Guidelines
- Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
- Technology and Disability Information (Assistive Technology)
- Emergency Procedures
- Parking
- Campus Accessibility Map
- Grievance Policy and Procedures
- Campus and Community Resources for Students with Disabilities
