Getting Accommodations in College

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I am going to college.

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There might be things that make college difficult for me.

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I may have to take a test in a crowded classroom or need extra time to complete my tests.

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I may be expected to complete assignments with a team of other students.

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I may be assigned to a room in a dorm that is loud, crowded, or smells different.

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I may be expected to live in a dorm room with another person.

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There is a department called Disability Services that can help students with disabilities who may have difficulty at college.

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I can tell them about my disability and ask for help and resources.

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I might have to share a record of my disability.

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I should tell them about my needs, and they will help me with accommodations.

Graphic of a student talking with his professor about accommodations.

I should talk to my professors early in the semester if I need accommodations for class, like a quiet place or extra time on tests.

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Disability services can also help me advocate if professors are not being helpful.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.