Our Role

Student Accessibility Services partners with students, instructors, and the university community to remove barriers and support equal access to university programs, services, and activities. We work to ensure students with disabilities have access to educational opportunities while maintaining the academic and technical standards of the university.

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Our Mission and Purpose

The mission of the Office of Student Accessibility Services at Iowa State University is to provide comprehensive support, services, and determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations for college students with disabilities, in compliance with federal regulations and laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as relevant state laws. Our office is committed to ensuring access and opportunities for all students, regardless of their disability status, and to promoting their academic and personal success. Through collaboration and individualized support, we aim to equip students to fully engage in their educational experience. As aligned with the mission of the University and Division of Student Affairs, our work emphasizes the importance of serving all students in achieving their academic goals during their time at Iowa State.

Our Approach

We recognize that disability experiences vary from person to person. Our staff works with students to understand disability-related barriers and explore reasonable accommodations and access solutions when appropriate. We also collaborate with instructors and campus partners to support access across the university environment.

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Commitment to Access

Student Accessibility Services is committed to fostering an accessible campus where students with disabilities can fully participate in academic, housing, dining, and campus life opportunities. SAS serves students with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions that may affect access to university programs, services, and activities. Disabilities may be visible or non-visible, relatively stable over time, or fluctuate in severity and impact.