Faculty
In order to provide equal access to opportunities for persons with disabilities, UTRGV provides accommodations as mandated by ADA and Section 504. The purpose of accommodations is to “level the playing field” and to ensure equal access to the University’s programs and services.
Accommodations provided are unique to each individual and are based on the nature of the disability and the resulting functional limitations.
Accommodations that are considered “unreasonable” are those that would result in a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum, require a substantial alteration of a program or service, be an undue financial or administrative burden, or pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
The following links provide guidance on accommodations:
Faculty are always welcome to contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) with any questions or concerns. In Brownsville, visit BMSLC 1.107 or call 956-882-7374. In Edinburg, visit UCTR 108 or call 956-665-7005. Our e-mail address is ability@utrgv.edu
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- SAS video "who is SAS"? https://youtu.be/mBop8PLctIA
- Faculty Do's and Don'ts:
- How to access mySAS: https://youtu.be/11xeXYUgJHU
- What are Accommodations: Accommodations Glossary | UTRGV
- Requesting Alternate Format: https://youtu.be/cqRJmOekHmo
- All about accommodated Testing: https://youtu.be/oQRbaX02Cao
Welcome to our Podcast
Hi, my name is Shawn P. Saladin, Interim Director for Student Accessibility Services, also known as SAS. I wanted to share who SAS is and identify our mission statement. Student Accessibility Services exist to facilitate students' equal access to university programs and services. It also promotes student learning and development and foster independence and self-advocacy, and also to provide leadership to the campus on disability issues. Going back to the first statement, students' equal access to university programs and services is conducted through our access coordinators as a approve accommodations for the academic setting, promoting student learning and development, fostering independence and self-advocacy is seen through our Student Accessibility Mentoring Services, also known as SAMs. And lastly, provide leadership to the campus on disability issues by promoting awareness through professional development for faculty, staff and even student organizations. We have three SAS podcasts covering different discussions to include: Feedback on Transitioning from High School to College, An Introduction of SAS Services through the perspective of student workers, and lastly, an overview of assistive technology. We hope these podcasts bring value in understanding SAS services. Thank you.