Meet Our Staff

What I do:

I lead Student Accessibility Services by overseeing office operations, accommodation processes, and the Exam Accommodations Center. I work with campus partners to support compliance with disability laws and continuously improve accessibility across Iowa State.

Contact me:

For questions, email me at clarakit@iastate.edu or contact our office

What I do:

I oversee the accommodation decision process and support our staff in navigating complex cases and accommodation implementation. I help ensure our office's work is consistent with disability laws, university policies, and best practices.

Contact me:

For questions, email me at jlwyrick@iastate.edu or contact our office.

What I do:

I help keep our office running smoothly by coordinating daily operations, supporting our student staff, and connecting students and staff with the right resources and team members. 

Contact me:

If you would like to contact me, email accessibility@iastate.edu or call our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As a Senior Access Specialist, I work with students through the interactive process to understand their disability-related barriers and access needs. I review documentation and other relevant information to determine eligibility and reasonable accommodations.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As a Senior Access Specialist, I work with students through the interactive process to understand their disability-related barriers and access needs. I review documentation and other relevant information to determine eligibility and reasonable accommodations.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As an Access Specialist, I work with students through the interactive process to understand their disability-related barriers and access needs. I review documentation and other relevant information to determine eligibility and reasonable accommodations.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As a Senior Access Consultant, I help instructors and students implement approved accommodations. I answer questions, provide guidance on implementing accommodations, and oversee Exam Accommodations Center operations to help ensure accommodations are carried out effectively.

Contact me:

If you would like to contact me, email accessibility@iastate.edu or call our office at 515-294-7220.

Students can also set up a meeting through Navigate.

What I do:

As an Access Consultant, I support students and instructors with implementing approved accommodations, meet with students as they begin the accommodation process, and coordinate the SAS Peer Mentor Program.

Contact me:

If you would like to contact me, email accessibility@iastate.edu or call our office at 515-294-7220.

Students can also set up a meeting through Navigate.

What I do:

As an Access Consultant, I specialize in supporting students and instructors with assistive technology and communication-access-related accommodations. I coordinate services such as ASL interpreting and live captioning and help instructors provide accessible course materials and media.

Contact me:

For questions about assistive technology, textbook conversion, ASL services, live captioning, and captioning media, reach out to me at kkanauss@iastate.edu  

What I do:

As an Intake Coordinator, I work directly with students to understand the impact of their disabilities and identify appropriate accommodations. Through the interactive process, I help students navigate access needs, explore support options, and connect with services through the intake process.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As the coordinator for the Exam Accommodations Center, I oversee the center’s day-to-day operations. I work with instructors to coordinate exam referrals, support students with exam scheduling, and supervise our student employees.

Contact me:

For questions about referring or scheduling exams in the EAC, reach out to our main EAC email at eacmain@iastate.edu 

What I do:

As a Graduate Assistant, I support both Student Accessibility Services and the Exam Accommodations Center. I assist with daily operations, help support accommodation implementation, and learn about accessibility practices and services in higher education.