Request Copies of Records

Even after leaving URI, you may need official documentation of the accommodations you received while enrolled. This can be important for graduate school applications, professional licensing exams, or workplace accommodations.

What you can do:

• Email your request directly to dai@uri.edu.
  • Include as much detail as possible (dates of enrollment, type of documentation needed).
• Be aware that records are retained for seven years. The sooner you request them, the better.
• Allow time for processing. It may take several business days to prepare.

Tip: Keep a personal copy of your accommodation letters once received. This can save time for future requests.

What’s next?

DAI services are only available while you are actively enrolled at URI. Once you graduate, withdraw, or otherwise separate from the university, active accommodations (like testing support, housing adjustments, or assistive technology) end.

What you should know:

• Your accommodation records remain on file for seven years.
• You can still request verification letters or documentation about the accommodations you received.
• After separation, you are responsible for arranging accommodations in new settings, such as graduate programs or the workplace.

Tip: Plan ahead. If you anticipate needing verification letters or documentation, request them as soon as possible after graduation.

Once you’ve left URI, there are still resources to help you succeed academically and professionally:

Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services provides vocational and career support for individuals with disabilities.

ADA & EEOC resources offer guidance for requesting accommodations in the workplace.

URI Alumni Services allows former students to connect with alumni networking, professional development, and campus resources for graduates.

URI Alumni Career Services is a hub for Career counseling, job search resources, and networking opportunities available to alumni.

National disability advocacy organizations can offer guidance for professional exams, workplace support, or graduate school accommodations.

• Cross-Disability & General Advocacy:
  • American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD): Works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities and advocates for our civil rights. 
  • National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): A membership organization for the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems, which are the largest providers of legally based advocacy services for people with disabilities in the U.S. 
  • National Council on Disability (NCD): An independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and federal agencies on disability policy. 

• Disability-Specific Organizations:
  • The Arc: The largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. 
  • National Association of the Deaf (NAD) works to promote the rights and accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. 
  • Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): A disability-led organization advocating for the rights of autistic people. 
• Workplace & Employment:
  • Disability:IN: A national organization that helps businesses advance disability inclusion in the workplace. 
  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN): A free resource that provides information and support for workplace accommodations. 
• Support & Policy:
  • Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA): A national organization that supports parents and attorneys in advocating for the rights of students with disabilities in the education system. 
  • Family Voices: A national partnership of family-led organizations and coalitions that support families of children with disabilities and complex health needs. 
  • Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD): A coalition of disability advocacy organizations that works to promote full inclusion and participation for people with disabilities.