The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) offers many important services to its students with disabilities. Eligibility for these services is determined individually based on documentation of need. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with OARS staff to learn about available services and accommodations. Reasonable accommodations depend upon the nature and degree of severity of the documented disability. While the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that priority consideration be given to the specific methods requested by the student, it does not imply that a particular accommodation must be granted if it is deemed not reasonable and other suitable techniques are available.
Accommodations and services may include, but are not limited to:
Note taking
Students who are approved for note taking assistance can obtain class notes through the myOARS database. However, note taking assistance is not a substitute for attending class. Many students identify another student in their class to share their notes. The instructor may also announce the need for a volunteer note taker without identifying who you are.
Assistive note taking device
Students may be approved to use one of the following:
•Digital Voice Recorder: Some students find that recording lectures are an effective technique for obtaining lecture material.
• LiveScribe Smart Pen
- ADA compliant rooms
- Single occupancy rooms
- Private/semi-private restroom
- Meal plan exemptions/modifications
- Assistance animals (Service Animal/Emotional Support Animal)
The University Testing Center administers the exam needs of students with disabilities by proctoring test/quiz accommodations and scheduling exam times. The University Testing Center works closely with UCA faculty concerning exams and appropriate accommodations and strives to serve the UCA campus and community by administering a variety of exams to students and professionals in an optimal testing environment. It is located in Torreyson West, Room 315.
For more information email testing@uca.edu
Readers
Students with print disabilities may qualify to have exams/quizzes read by a University Testing staff member.
Scribes
Students with print disabilities may qualify to have exams/quizzes scribed by a University Testing staff member. This may include transferring written responses onto Scantrons.
HED 1320 Concepts of Lifetime Health and Fitness.
HED 2320 Mental Health.
These courses have no physical activity requirement as well as satisfy the Responsible Living part UCA Core.
Please consult with your academic advisor for more information.
Students with permanent or temporary physical disabilities may qualify for Courtesy Cart Services. Students will be transported on campus by golf cart to and from their classes. Please contact OARS for more information.