Student Accessibility Services

University of Bridgeport is committed to providing services to qualified students with disabilities so that they receive an equal educational opportunity.

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Connecticut State Laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to reduce the impact of disabilities on academic functioning or other life activities in the University setting.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers a private and confidential atmosphere for students to talk about their disabilities and accommodations requests. The following services may be available for students with disabilities, whether medical, physical or emotional/psychological. The disabilities may be chronic or, in certain circumstances, transitory.

  • Academic Adjustments (Accommodations)
  • Assistive Technology
  • Auxiliary Aids
  • Housing

All accommodations are determined on an individual basis. To receive services or accommodations, students are advised to provide appropriate documentation well in advance of the beginning of the semester, preferably at least one month prior to the beginning of each academic semester. While every effort will be made to arrange accommodations in a timely fashion, failure to provide sufficient advance notice may impede delivery service. Students may register for services at any time, however it is recommended that students register at the beginning of each semester. Accommodations are not retroactive.

Register and Request Accommodations

You can contact Student Accessibility Services at 203-576-4104 or accessibilityservices@liashapiro.com

Accommodations

Accommodations are adaptations and changes made to elements of a student’s postsecondary program that help to compensate for the student’s impairment(s) and provide equal access to students with disabilities. Here are the basics:

  • Any student with a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations and services from Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
  • The purpose of accommodations and modifications is to reduce or eliminate any disadvantages that may exist because of an individual’s disability.
  • Accommodations are not a guarantee for success, but rather seek to promote non-discrimination and equal access opportunities.
  • Accommodations are not student preferences; they are determined through an established review process based on documentation received regarding the student’s disability.
  • The law does not require institutions to waive specific courses or academic requirements considered essential to a particular program or degree. Rather, they are mandated to modify existing requirements on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against on the basis of their disability.
  • In order to access accommodations, students must disclose their disability and/or medical condition to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and state their requested accommodations.

Assistive technology

The objective of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is to provide services and support that ensure an equal educational opportunity for students at the University. Our services aim to include not only the appropriate accommodations, but also the use of assistive technology and supportive outreach that is essential for students’ educational success. We provide several types of hardware and software that can assist students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, as well as learning and physical disabilities. This hardware and software is available to UB students who need it because of their disability.

Pregnancy and parenting

While pregnancy is not a disability, per se, complications of pregnancy may qualify as a temporary disability. In addition, Title IX, a federal civil rights law, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, includes some protections for pregnancy and parenting.

Learn more about your rights here. Please contact the Student Accessibility Services office with any questions or concerns at (203) 576-4104, accessibilityservices@liashapiro.com or TitleIX@liashapiro.com.

Contact Student Accessibility Services

Maureen Fox, Manager
Carstensen Hall, Room 103
174 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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