{"id":14894,"date":"2026-02-20T16:52:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/?page_id=14894"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:21:48","slug":"p6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/p6\/","title":{"rendered":"DAI Information Session for 2026-2027 (6)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Where to Focus for a Strong Start<\/h1><p>Building Your Foundation at URI<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/31822620021_9932008371_b.jpg);background-position:53% 46%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Starting college comes with a lot of new systems, expectations, and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">To help you begin with clarity and to avoid overwhelm, we encourage you to focus on <strong>three core areas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/th><th>How you will access your learning and environment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Navigation<\/strong><\/td><td>How you find and use campus systems and resources<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td><strong>Belonging<\/strong><\/td><td>How you build connection and community<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left fullwidth type-intro\">This is a starting point, not a checklist to complete perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building an Accessibility Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">You\u2019ve already been introduced to how to connect with Disability, Access &amp; Inclusion (DAI), including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full_column\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-1000x336.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-1000x336.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-1024x344.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-768x258.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-1536x516.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-2048x688.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-364x122.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-500x168.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-1280x430.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-2000x672.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-process-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth type-intro\">\n<li><strong>self-identification<\/strong> or self-disclosure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>documentation<\/strong> submission and review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>interactive meeting<\/strong> with DAI staff<strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">These steps are how you begin building a <strong>personalized accessibility plan<\/strong> for your time at URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Academic Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Once accommodations are approved, the process shifts to your actual classes and daily experience. DAI delivers academic accommodation letters electronically to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">What Accommodation Letters Look Like<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-1536x811.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-364x192.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-500x264.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-1000x528.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter-1280x676.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-acc-letter.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You don\u2019t need to have the \u201cperfect script.\u201d Starting the conversation is what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling young woman in a floral tank top and denim shorts stands at a wooden counter speaking with a friendly staff member in a coral blouse, who is holding pink paperwork. Other students and staff are visible in the background near a whiteboard with posted documents.\" class=\"wp-image-1469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/General-Policies-80x53.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This process might feel new, especially if support was previously handled for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth type-intro\">\n<li>You send your letters to your professors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You start a conversation about how accommodations will work in each class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together, you create a plan that fits both your needs and the course structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Starting the conversation can look different depending on your comfort level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth type-intro\">\n<li>A short email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chat during office hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A quick conversation after class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\"><strong>Ongoing Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth type-intro\">\n<li>Accommodations are <strong>not retroactive<\/strong> by law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must request academic accommodations <strong>each semester<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This ensures that they still meet your needs and align with your specific courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can adjust them during the semester if your needs change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">What Do Accommodations Look Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">Many common accommodations from high school are similar in college: extended time on exams, note-taking tools and platforms, and reduced-distraction testing environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">In High School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs.jpg 811w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs-768x176.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs-364x83.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-hs-500x115.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">In College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college.jpg 849w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college-768x166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college-364x79.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-college-500x108.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue.jpg 820w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue-364x87.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-modi-ltblue-500x119.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">What Is Rarely Approved in College?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth type-intro\">\n<li>Blanket extensions for all assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible attendance policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote learning as an accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced number of assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes to course requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center fullwidth type-intro\">At this level, accommodations focus on <strong>equal access<\/strong> and not altering what is being learned.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\" id=\"aec\">Alternatively, you can be connected with supports that help you find what works for you, rather than relying on ongoing extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/abbey-and-angie.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#aec\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>The Academic Enhancement Center (AEC)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1.jpg 807w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1-768x168.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1-364x80.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-IEP-svc-college-1-500x110.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">The AEC helps students meet the demands of their coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list type-intro fullwidth\">\n<li>Time management coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic skill development resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring and other support centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive functioning courses\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UCS 160<\/strong> is designed to help students strengthen skills in time management, studying, motivation, self-care, test preparation, and the effective use of tools like AI. Students learn to set goals, identify strategies that work for them, and build habits that support academic success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/P7\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1> Accessibility: <\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">Housing &amp; Dining Accommodations<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting college comes with a lot of new systems, expectations, and decisions. 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