Resources for Students

The focus of this page is the student. Students with disabilities will find links for useful resources on and off The University of Iowa campus. Students in general will find this information useful for school papers, homework, personal growth, or in trying to assist someone who has a disability. If more information is needed please visit our Glossary Page for definitions and other resource links.

University of Iowa Disability Protection Policy
The University of Iowa endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for the functional limitations of applicants/employees and students with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Section K.

Office of Affirmative Action (OAA)

How to Assist People with Disabilities
A brochure produced by The University of Iowa's Office of Affirmative Action

The University of Iowa Accessibility Statement

Center for Disabilities and Development
A component of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Disability Resource Library
The Disability Resource Library at the Center for Disabilities and Development is a resource for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds. It is also a resource for their families, and for the service providers with whom they work. DRL collections focus on information for, by, and about people with disabilities. Materials come in a variety of formats -- books, videos, training curricula, software, and audiotapes.

ICATER
As part of our mission students and students with disabilities are provided with a hands-on experiences that will allow them to explore the different technologies available in order for them to select the one that best fits their needs. For more information about ATC AT devices, please view our AT Lab.  Orientations regarding AT are offered for UI students and community in general in order to provide information of the different roles AT may have at school, home, and community. Contact us for more information on ICATER services, Assistive Technology, or AT devices.

Students with Disabilities Service Office (SDS)
The mission of SDS is to assure academic accommodations for students with disabilities pursing their education at the University of Iowa. Examples of accommodations that may be provided are:

• Alternative Exam Service - the purpose of this service is to provide qualified students with accommodations regarding readers, extra-time, examination formats, use of word processor, etc.
• Mobility Access Issues - SDS can coordinate transportation services for students who are in need of accessible transportation services. This service is provided through UI CAMBUS system.
• Services for Deaf/ Hard of Hearing - ASL interpreters, English transliterators, on site and remote captioning services, and C-Print are provided as needed. Many other services are offered through SDS.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)
The mission is to work for and with individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment, independence, and economic goals. For more information visit IVRS website:

Iowa Information Technology Services (ITS)
The University of Iowa ITS Assistive Technology (AT) Support is charged by the University with implementing various technologies to empower and enable disabled members of the University community. Chris Clark is the accommodations consultant and offers support and training on assistive technology devices.