Disability Services

We’re here for you

Carlow University makes every reasonable effort to provide qualified applicants and students with disabilities with the opportunity to take full advantage of its programs, activities, services and facilities. The University’s Disabilities Services Office (DSO) does this in part by arranging specific reasonable and effective accommodations for students and prospective students through collaboration with students, faculty and staff. The DSO’s approach allows for a confidential and balanced review of documentation and a thoroughly researched plan for qualified students.

The Interactive Process: How to Request Accommodations 

Registering for services through the Disability Service Office is a collaborative, three-step process. We encourage new students to begin this process as soon as they are enrolled.  

1. Complete the Initial Request for Accommodations Form and Upload documentation. 

• This form provides DSO staff with information about your disability and how it impacts you.  

• Students should submit documentation from a licensed medical provider. For more information about documentation, please visit Documentation Guidelines for Students Seeking Accommodations. 

2. Schedule your intake appointment 

• Once the request and documentation is reviewed, students receive a notification and instructions for scheduling an intake appointment through the Accommodate portal. 

• Intake appointments are available remotely or in-person. 

3. Engage in the Interactive Process 

• Student and DSO staff will engage in an interactive process which includes review of documentation, the student’s perspective on the impact of their disability and requested accommodations.  

• Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be determined, tailored to the student’s individual needs.