SAU offers services and accommodations to assist students with disabilities while earning their degree. Services don't lower course standards or alter degree requirements, but give students a better chance to demonstrate their academic abilities.
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SAU provides a wealth of resources and accommodations for students with disabilities. To connect with us, fill out our Prospective Student Form below.
SAU offers services and accommodations to assist students with disabilities while earning their degree. Services don't lower course standards or alter degree requirements, but give students a better chance to demonstrate their academic abilities.
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Students may meet with the ARC Disability Case Coordinator (DCC) to discuss resources and reasonable accommodations. The DCC assists students through requesting non-academic accommodations: accessible parking, food service, housing, and support animals. The DCC must receive documentation for these accommodations to be considered and approved.
For more information, prospective students can contact the ARC at ARC@sau.edu or 563-333-6275. If you are planning a campus visit, contact your admissions representative who can arrange an in-person or virtual meeting with ARC staff.
“Asking for help can be intimidating, so I feel like the ARC is very inclusive by ensuring that no student feels judged or out of place when they may be struggling with their academics."
–Emma Nelson, Current Student
The WRP provides students with disabilities in all fields of study the opportunity to market their abilities to a wide variety of potential employers across the U.S., sharpen their interviewing skills during a required one-on-one meeting with a WRP recruiter, and gain valuable skills, experience, and contacts on the job.
WRP operates annually, requiring student applicants to interview with recruiters during fall semester campus visits. Coordinated by Disability or Career Services at over 270 colleges and universities, with more added yearly. Eligible students should inform their school's services coordinator to contact wrp@dol.gov. Visit www.wrp.gov for recruitment schedule. The WRP is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense
At SAU, the Fighting Bees are encouraged to explore every opportunity to grow and learn, finally becoming the person they are meant to be.
An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.
The ARC needs to have your documentation sent from a medical provider, qualified to diagnose and treat your condition. The ARC needs to receive documentation before they can determine if you qualify to receive accommodations. If you do not have documentation, ARC staff will provide guidance about what will be needed. After ARC staff reviews what you submit, you may be asked to provide additional, more comprehensive documentation. Documentation can include IEP/504 plans, doctor/psychologist letters, past school accommodation letters, hospital reports, etc.
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To initiate a request for accommodations for a disability, please complete the Prospective Student form.
Once completed, ARC staff will contact you to arrange an initial meeting to discuss your request and provide you with information regarding the documentation needed and services offered at SAU. Please understand that an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan may not suffice.
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SAU prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity for all our students. When making a determination for an accommodation request, ARC staff carefully reviews each request and engages in the interactive process with the student to ensure they receive the individualized support they need to help them thrive in their academic journey. This includes:
View the Essential Functions and Technical Standards (pdf) for St. Ambrose University’s degree programs.
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