How to Assist a Student With a Disability
If a student discloses they have a disability, or you suspect they do, encourage the student to register with the Student Disability Resource Center in order to receive accommodations. Students may register at any time.
Please call us at 803-777-6142 with any questions or concerns. We're happy to assist you!
Accessibility Resources
Classroom Accessibility
Test proctoring procedures, sample syllabi statements, classroom accessibility tips.
Document Accessibility
Guidelines for large print documents, creating Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint and PDFs.
Sign Language and Captioning
Request an interpreter or real-time captioning at a classroom or university event, learn about video captioning tools and software (including Youtube).
Web Accessibility
Blackboard accessibility, screen reader compatibility, web accessibility checklist.
Identifying Disabilities
A disability is any type of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and lasts at least six months.
As a result, students registered with our office receive assistance directly related to their disabilities in an effort to make USC accessible. Accommodations vary based on individual needs. You will receive a letter from the resource center outlining approved accommodations for your class.
Types of Disabilities We Accommodate
Students registered with the Student Disability Resource Center have disabilities including, but not limited to:
- ADD/ADHD
- cerebral palsy
- depression
- anxiety
- hearing/visual impairments
- Autism spectrum
- food allergies
- other health problems
- temporary injuries