Do You Require Assistance Due To A Disability?

  1. Complete a Request for Services Form
  2. Provide documentation verifying the disabling condition
  3. Contact DSS at 309/298-2512 with any questions

Western Illinois University is committed to justice, equity, and diversity. Providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment in which Disability Support Services (DSS) plays a primary role.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified students from discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures the provision of reasonable accommodations. DSS coordinates these accommodations and additional services for qualified students with disabilities enrolled at Western. While eligibility for services is determined on a case-by-case basis, listed below are examples of typical accommodations that students might receive.

Accommodations

  • Alternative testing arrangements (extended time, reduced-distraction environment, reader, scribe, etc.)
  • Alternative format for required course materials (Braille, E-Text, enlarged copies)
  • Accessible classroom furniture
  • Assistance requesting an accessible room in the residence halls
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Assistance with obtaining lecture notes
  • FM Assistive Listening equipment loan

Other Services

  • Priority registration
  • Referral to on-campus and community services
  • Consultation with faculty and staff regarding accessibility
  • Limited tutoring (math, science, written language)
  • Assistance locating accessible technology on campus
  • Office of Public Safety notification of the need for assistance during emergency evacuation
  • Physical Plant notification of the need for priority snow removal