This self-paced webinar is designed to help students who want to use disability-related accommodations in college. This may include, but is not limited to, students who held an IEP or a 504 plan with their district prior to college (these do not transfer to college). You will learn general information about our office to best determine whether the University of Rhode Island is the right fit for you. Student supporters may view this information to understand how disability support works at the college level.
Disability, Access, and Inclusion’s (DAI’s) role is to provide support and accommodations to students who researched their program of study and the educational model of this institution, and have self-determined that they are otherwise qualified to meet the technical standards and essential requirements of their program WITH or WITHOUT reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, DAI cannot guarantee specific accommodations (academic, housing, dining, transportation, or parking) for prospective students, regardless of documentation. Accommodations are determined through an interactive process with the student after enrollment confirmation.
Students who wish to work with DAI are required to review this DAI information session carefully and as many times as needed. As a student, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, and procedures outlined.
At the end of this DAI information session, you will be asked to sign an acknowledgment confirming that you have reviewed the information and agree to follow the policies, procedures, and expectations discussed. Our team is available to answer questions and help explain any policies or procedures covered here. You and your supporters, i.e., parents, family, or caregivers are welcome to contact our office if additional guidance would be helpful.
| Focus Area | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| What we do | DAI’s mission and our approach to supporting students with disabilities. |
| Who you will work with | The Disability, Access, and Inclusion (DAI) team and how we support you. |
| How the process works | The laws, roles, and steps involved in requesting and using accommodations. |
| What you can do to be successful at URI | Steps you can take to prepare for college and use accommodations effectively. |
| Where to find support | Identifying the various offices and support people who can provide guidance and assistance |
| Why your role matters | You are in the driver’s seat. It is YOUR degree and YOUR college experience. |
The DAI Information Session explains how Disability, Access, and Inclusion (DAI) supports students with disabilities at the University of Rhode Island and what you need to know as you prepare for college. We will introduce Disability, Access, and Inclusion, including our mission, our team, and the services we provide to support students with disabilities. We will review some of the key differences between high school and college. We will cover the DAI eligibility and registration process, including how to request accommodations and what documentation may be required. In addition, we will share strategies to help students transition to college and find a community on campus. Finally, we will review important dates and deadlines for incoming students so you can prepare for the expectations and timelines ahead.
We WANT you to feel
- AWARE
- EMPOWERED
- EDUCATED
- Like you have a clear path to success here at URI.
We DON’T WANT you to feel
- confused
- overwhelmed
- worried
- incapable or unprepared
- unsupported
If you are feeling any of these, please reach out, and we will work through it with you!
Building trust through clear EXPECTATIONS
Knowing what to expect supports an equal opportunity for success!
PLEASE NOTE:
All incoming students MUST watch this presentation.
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