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URI\u2019s Disability Access and Inclusion office (DAI) works with undergraduate and graduate students who identify as having a disability and\/or chronic health condition to secure reasonable accommodations and resources to ensure equal access to all aspects of campus life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right college is a big decision, and students with disabilities have additional factors to consider. We have prepared a DAI Information Session<\/strong> to give you more information about our educational model, accommodations, and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations are determined through the interactive process, which is a flexible, individualized, and collaborative<\/strong> approach that ensures students with disabilities can access their education while preserving the core requirements of their academic programs. DAI does<\/em><\/strong> not<\/em><\/strong> review individual documentation or determine specific accommodations<\/span> prior to enrollment confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DAI and Admissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DAI\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

Parents\/Caregivers<\/h1>\n\n

Parents and caregivers are essential supporters, but college requires students to advocate for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\nWhat can I do?<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

DAI and Confidentiality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality is a core part of DAI services. Disability diagnoses and diagnostic information are not included<\/strong> in accommodation letters or communications with faculty, staff, or other campus partners. This ensures you have complete control<\/strong> over who receives information about your disability and helps build a trusting relationship with your DAI case manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAI staff must report for the purpose of safety or compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n