Accessibility Resources
Accessibility Resources ensures that students with qualifying disabilities receive reasonable academic accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Registering for Academic Accommodations
If you're a current UC student, request accommodations by filling out the New Student Registration Form in UC Accommodate. Sign in with your UC email and password, submit the form and check your email for instructions on meeting with your access coordinator.
Students starting at UC in fall 2025 can register by completing the Accommodation External Request Form. Use your UC email (@mail.uc.edu) and eight-digit M number (M12345678). After submission, check your UC email for instructions on meeting with your access coordinator.
Other Accommodations
The University of Cincinnati provides housing accommodations in university managed properties for students with disabilities, ensuring their full participation in the residential university experience, as per the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA).
UC accommodates individuals with disabilities who require service animals, as defined by the ADA, as well as assistance animals in university housing when necessary. Get details on policies, request forms and approval processes.
The Communication Access Team, comprising American Sign Language/English interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) writers, facilitates communication access for d/Deaf and hard of hearing students. More information on requesting an interpreter, Realtime transcription or captions.
UC provides assistive technology tools and accessible textbooks and course materials to support students with disabilities. Resources include text-to-speech software, screen readers, note-taking tools and alternative format textbooks to ensure equal access to academic content. Learn more about available tools and how to request accessible course materials.
If you are a student who would like to request assistance due to injury, illness, hospitalization or unexpected life events (e.g., broken bones, unexpected or prolonged illness, recovery from surgery, death in the family, etc.), visit the Temporary Impairment Assistance Information and Request page and submit a CARE report.
Documentation
A diagnosed disability is required for accommodations, but documentation is not needed to start registration. However, if available, it can help ensure full consideration of your needs.
Documentation may be requested if it helps identify barriers, find solutions or clarify the connection between your disability and the academic environment.
Accepted documentation includes IEPs, 504 Plans, psychological evaluations, medical records, letters from medical professionals or a Medical Professional Disability Verification Form.
You can submit documentation online during registration.
Other Campuses
Students enrolled at UC Uptown and UC Blue Ash can find additional resources at each campus's Accessibility Resources site:
Testing Accommodations
Students approved for testing accommodations can use the UC Clermont Accessibility Resources Office Testing Center in Peter Jones 103
- Extended time (50% or double)
- Reduced distraction environment
- Scribe or reader for exams
- Other accommodations as needed
To take a test at the UC Clermont Testing Center, submit a Clermont Campus Testing Request Form at least 48 business hours before your exam. Students must request accommodations for each test individually.
For other campuses:
- Uptown Campus Testing Center Info
- Blue Ash Testing Request Form
Accommodations apply to online exams, and students must request them for each test.
- Extended Time (50% or Double) – Contact your professor 48-72 hours before the exam to request extended time. Faculty will adjust settings in Canvas or other platforms.
- Reduced Distraction Environment – Choose a quiet space; no formal request needed.
- Reader/Scribe Accommodations – Use built-in text-to-speech or dictation tools (Windows, Mac, Office 365). Contact your Access Coordinator if needed.
- Need Help? – Reach out to your Access Coordinator for support.
Launched in July 2024, UC Accommodate simplifies the process of managing academic accommodations for students and faculty.
Students and instructors can log into UC Accommodate using their UC credentials to request, review and manage accommodations.
Students registered with Accessibility Resources can use UC Accommodate to:
- Manage accommodations independently
- Submit semester requests
- Schedule appointments
- Student Portal Overview
- How to Schedule an Appointment
- How to Submit a Semester Request
Instructors can use UC Accommodate to:
- View accommodation letters
- Track student accommodation requests
- Manage accommodations for each course
Log into Kaltura MediaSpace to access:
- Faculty Portal Overview
- Accommodation Letters
- Managing Courses
Accommodation Review Process
If there is a disagreement regarding an accommodation decision, both students and faculty have options for review:
- For Students: If you disagree with an accommodation decision, you can request a review through the Student Review of Accommodation Decision Process.
- For Faculty: If you have concerns about an approved accommodation, you can follow the Faculty Review of Accommodation Decision Process.
Questions?
Chase Thornhill – Program Manager, Accessibility Resources
Email: thornhcm@ucmail.uc.edu
Elberfeld Center for Accessibility Resources
Dave and Amy Elberfeld at the Elberfeld Center for Accessibility Resources
The Elberfeld Center for Accessibility Resources was made possible by donors Dave and Amy Elberfeld. This center includes a sensory room, mediatation space and testing center.
Learn more about these spaces.
Accessibility Resources is located in Peter Jones 103.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact
Phone: 513-558-9983
Email: clermontar@ucmail.uc.edu
Sensory and Meditation Spaces
The UC Clermont College has a Sensory Room and Meditation Room are open to all students, faculty and staff, providing quiet, relaxing spaces for personal well-being. These rooms offer a break from the demands of campus life, allowing individuals to recharge, refocus and practice mindfulness in a peaceful environment.
Both rooms are located in the Elberfeld Center for Accessibility Resources in Peter-Jones 103 and are open during regular campus hours.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities College2Career Program
Learn more about UC’s College to Career Partnership, a program in collaboration with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities that helps students with disabilities prepare for and transition into the workforce. Visit the College to Career Partnership webpage for more details.
Accessibility Grievance Procedure
UC is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. Learn about accessibility policies, accommodation procedures, and how to file a grievance if you experience accessibility concerns. For full details, visit Accessibility Policies & Grievance Procedure.
UC Clermont Accessibility Resources Staff
Dr. Matt Sauer
Assistant Director and Access Coordinator, Accessibility Resources
Jacob Gordon
Regional Campus Program Coordinator, Accessibility Resources
For a complete list of Accessibility Resources staff across all UC campuses, including the Communication Access Team and Digital Access Team, visit the Accessibility Resources Staff Directory.