 Overview of UDSS Services for Prospective Students
UDSS offers a variety of services or information to help students with disabilities have equal access to, and an equal opportunity to learn and participate in, UW's programs and educational opportunities. Services are determined on an individual basis and are tailored to minimize the impact of each individual disability as much as possible. For more information on the following services and information sources, click on each link.
Information about Learning Disability or ADD/ADHD Assessment
For more information about local options to obtain new or updated assessments for learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD click on the following link.
LD ADD/ADHD Assessment Information
Registering with UDSS
For information about registering with UDSS and what is needed to do so, click on the following link.
Registering with UDSS
Making an Appointment
For information on making an appointment with one of the UDSS staff members, click on the following link.
Appointments
Transitioning to University of Wyoming
If you are making the change from your current situation to attending a 4-year post-secondary institution, it can be quite an adjustment. If you are coming from high school, there are many factors that enter into the picture. Many students had a closely supervised high school experience with an IEP or a 504 plan in place wherein a team of professionals, you and your parents determined the direction of your future by making plans for you in many different areas of your life. Click on the following link for more information.
Making the Transition
Accommodations
UDSS offers assistance to ensure access to UW's courses, programs, and services. Examples include:
Note Taking
Test Taking
Taped Text/Text in Alternate Format
Interpreter Services
Assistive Listening Devices
Equipment Loan Assistance
Services
UDSS offers services to assist in access to services on and around campus.
Classroom Relocation
Priority Registration
Lift Keys
Campus Orientation
Advocacy with Faculty and Staff
Tutor and Study Skills
UDSS Student ListServ
Campus Access and Resources
Multiple resources are available to students to make navigation around the UW campus accessible and adjusting to college life manageable. Some resources require students to be registered with UDSS while others are just part of UW.
Campus Transportation/Paratransit Services
Service Animals
Adaptive Physical Education
Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Personal Care Attendants
Student Health Service
Accessible UW Housing
University Accessibility Committee
Career Advising Assistance
Accessible Parking
Safety in an Emergency
Specific Disabilities and Accommodations Available
The following links provide information about services and accommodations for specific impairments or disabilities.
Cognitive Disabilities
Hearing Impairments
Mobility Impairments
Psychological Disabilities
Temporary Impairments
Visual Impairments
Maps of UW Campus
ADA Accessible Entries of UW Buildings and Accessible Parking on UW Campus
Please note that Accessible Entry and Parking Map does not include recent changes to buildings on UW Campus, including Health Sciences Building and Classroom Building.
UW Campus Map
General Campus Parking Map
Last Updated on 10/8/2009 5:31:43 PM | 
