The Office of Access and Accommodations (OAA) is committed to assuring that students with disabilities receive equal, effective, and meaningful access to all campus programs, resources, and services. We recognize that diversity of abilities is a source of excellence, enrichment, and strength for all members of the university community. Our staff coordinates and provides support services to students with disabilities and works closely with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity providing disability education awareness around ensuring equal access within courses, physical structures, and in the online environment.
SIU is committed to providing equal opportunity and preventing discrimination against people with disabilities. View the ADA Notice to the Public for more information.
Confidentiality Statement
All documents pertaining to students’ disability are confidential. Disability laws as well as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 support the protection of your private information.
All disability and medical information received by OAA are used only to verify the disability and plan accommodations. Documents are stored electronically and original copies are destroyed.
Disability-related information is only shared on a legitimate need-to-know basis within the university community. Faculty are not informed of the specific disability unless it is necessary to explain accommodations. There must be a compelling reason to disclose such information in order to serve a specific aspect of providing appropriate accommodations. This determination is made by the director of OAA.
OAA does not release disability-related documentation or records to third parties. Students may obtain verification of the accommodations utilized, but be advised that all OAA records are destroyed 5 years after the last date of University enrollment. Please keep copies of any documentation provided to OAA for your own records or obtain copies of documentation from the original source.
Location
We are located here.
Access and Accommodations is located inside the Student Health Center Suite 220 (Second Floor) 374 East Grand Avenue - MC 4705 Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Parking
Student parking is located to the north in the Recreation Center lot and to the south in the Grand Avenue lot.
Accessible Parking is available at the East drop-off circle on State Street, as well as the Recreation Center lot.
Visitor parking is available in the Wall & Grand lot to the east, along State Street.