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Information for Students
Step 1: Submit Documentation of a Disability
All students requesting services and/or accommodations must submit documentation of a disability directly
to DS. Documentation should meet the DS requirements. The student may mail, fax, or bring documentation
to:
Disability Services
University of Colorado at Boulder
322 Willard
107 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0107
Fax: 303-492-5601
Documentation may be submitted prior to admission to the University. However, it is not reviewed until the student
contacts DS to request a review after being admitted.
Step 2: Schedule and Complete Intake
Once the documentation of a disability has been submitted, the student should schedule an intake
appointment. Appointments are generally scheduled five business days after the request to allow staff to
review the documentation. All students must complete an intake with a disability specialist in order to
activate services and/or accommodations. At this initial meeting, the specialist will explain the procedures
for receiving services and accommodations.
There are three ways a student can contact us to schedule an intake appointment:
Completing Intakes During Summer
New students may wish to complete their intakes during the summer months, particularly when they are on campus
for summer orientation. Students who wish to schedule an intake during orientation are required to submit their
documentation to DS ahead of time. To make the intake appointment, students should call DS on the first day of
orientation. The office will then schedule a time that does not conflict with orientation activities.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students (DHHS)
DHHS students who are requesting captioning or interpreting accommodations must notify a DHHS specialist at least
four weeks prior to the start of their first semester. For more information, visit our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
page. For sign language interpreter requests, please fill out an Interpreter Request Form at least 5 business days in
advance of the event.
Students Seeking Materials in Alternate Format
Students needing alternate access to print materials must notify a DS specialist at least four weeks prior to the start of
their first semester. For more information, visit our Assistive Technology Lab page.
The following links provide additional information on DS services, accommodations and programs for students:
Accommodations, Auxiliary Aids and Services
Disability Services brochure (pdf format)
Documentation Requirements
Resources, Training and Publications
Prospective Student Information Session
Scholarships
Student Leadership Opportunities
Welcome Session
Our services and/or accommodations are intended to provide equal educational opportunity through programmatic access to the Boulder campus community. Students may qualify for services even if their documentation does not support the need for an accommodation.
We encourage all new students and their families to visit the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) transition resources webpage for useful information to frequently asked questions.
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