Academic accommodations must be authorized by Student Accessibility Services, and are determined on an individual, case by case, basis.
SAS coordinates reasonable accommodations so that individuals with disabilities can access and benefit from all programs, services, and activities of the college. While every person with a disability is unique, the list below provides information on accommodations routinely available at Buffalo State. Please contact the SAS to discuss your specific needs when you request accommodation.
Classroom Accommodations
- Note Taking Support
- Interpreting and CART Services
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Other Classroom Accommodations: please contact the Disability Services office
Testing Accommodations
- Testing Accommodations for Buffalo State Courses
- Low distraction testing environment
- Assistive technology and computer use for examinations
Direct Accommodations from Student Accessibility Services
- Accessible Textbooks and Print Materials
- Read & Write Gold Literacy Software
- Assistive Technology Assessment and Training
- Equipment Loans
- Voter Registration for Students
Student Accessibility Services does not provide the following services (referals to campus and community services may be made if appropriate) :
- Tutoring
- Medical or psychological assessment and diagnosis
- Personal Care Assistants
- Aids or equipment for personal study
- Fundamental alteration of the nature or purpose of programs, services, and activities
- Reduction of academic standards
- Waiver of program essentials
- Services that would pose a direct threat to the health or safety to self or others
