Know Yourself and Your Disability
- Be able to describe your disability to others (in simplified terms), concentrating on your strengths and weaknesses.
- Be aware of your needs and learn how to communicate them to other individuals. If this is difficult for you, Disability Services can help.
Be Assertive
- Register with Disability Services. Make yourself known rather than just being another face in the crowd. Don’t be afraid to ask for support.
- Meet individually with your professors at the beginning of the term to discuss any special accommodations you may have as well as their expectations for the term.
- If your needs are not being met, speak with the Coordinator of Disability Services as to what steps should be taken.
Know Your Rights
- Find out what your rights are and the types of services you are entitled to.
Try New Things
- Do not be afraid to try new things. You may find new ways of achieving your goals.
Communicate Effectively
- Plan out what you want to say beforehand. It may help to bring notes along if you have specific questions to ask or points to make.
Take Advantage of Resources
- There are lots of resources for University students. Find out what is available to you and the types of services they offer and take advantage.