Disability Services Portal Transition

Disability Services is continuing the transition to AIM, our student-facing accommodation management system. As we complete this transition, you may notice updates to our website and processes. Thank you for your patience during this period.

Please use AIM for your accommodation-related needs. If you have questions or need assistance during this transition, please contact your Access Coordinator or the Disability Services front office at dsinfo@colorado.edu (303-492-8671). Please do not attempt to log in to the previous accommodation management system, Accommodate Portal.

With AIM, students can:

  • Manage accommodation letters
  • Submit accommodation requests
  • Request appointments with their Access Coordinator after completing the registration process
  • Access accommodation-related services and resources

Why We Kept the Name Disability Services

In 2019 and 2023, Disability Services invited our student with disabilities community to help guide an important question: Should we change our name to remove the word “disability”?

We heard from students through a  survey to ensure any decision reflected the voices of the people we serve.

What we learned:

5,930 students with disabilities were invited to participate. When asked if the word “disability” should be removed: 

51%

 said no changes should be made

25%

supported removing the word

13% 

shared other ideas

11% 

preferred a name change that still included “disability”

Overall:

65%

support keeping the current name 

35%

prefer some type of change

Our decision

Based on the feedback we received, a majority of respondents supported keeping the name of Disability Services. 

As a result, we will not change our name at this time. 

Why the name matters 

For many in our community, the word disability is:

  • A clear description of services and eligibility
  • An identity many people claim with pride
  • A term that improves visibility and searchability for support
  • Aligned with legal language and accommodation processes

Removing the word could create confusion or make it harder for students to find the support they need. 

Moving forward

While the name remains the same, our commitment continues to evolve. We are focused on:

  • Reducing stigma
  • Promoting belonging and inclusion
  • Improving access and processes
  • Listening to student voices

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and helped guide this decision. We appreciate the feedback and will reassess in a few years to ensure our name continues to align with the needs of our community.

Disability Services is here to support you — today and always.