Disability Programs and Resource Center

There are a variety of accommodations specifically for exams to ensure that students with disabilities are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate mastery on an assessment. Common exam accommodations may include extended time to complete timed exams, the option to use assistive software on an exam and/or the ability to take an exam in a reduced distraction environment. 

Please meet with a disability specialist to determine if/what exam accommodations may be appropriate for you.

SFSU provides a variety of services to ensure physical access, such as the DPRC Cart Service and other mobility resources, parking and accessible classroom furniture as well as campus access and construction alerts.

The Accessible Media Program (AMP) of the DPRC provides accessible electronic versions of instructional materials to students, faculty and staff with disabilities. This is also known as alternative media or alternative text. Individuals may request access to this service via the DPRC as a reasonable accommodation. 

Instructional materials include:

• Textbooks and course readers
• Journal articles
• Canvas articles

Assistive technology helps people with disabilities become more independent by making it easier to perform tasks that were once difficult or impossible, often by improving or changing how they use technology. 

To arrange an assistive technology training or support appointment, email adaptive@sfsu.edu or contact your disability specialist for a referral.  

If your disability impacts your ability to take notes in the classroom, DPRC has a few options for you to explore so that you may have equal access to instruction. We encourage all students to speak with their disability specialist about the note-taking method that may be right for them.

Services for students, applicants, employees and guests of SFSU who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may include: sign language interpretation, real-time captioning, assistive listening devices, multimedia captioning and note-taking assistance.

For new students inquiring about services, schedule an initial meeting with a disability specialist by calling (415) 338-2472 (voice) or (415) 335-7210 (VP) or emailing dprc@sfsu.edu.

The DPRC works in collaboration with the University’s Housing program to provide reasonable accommodations within our residential facilities for students with disabilities. 

Examples of housing accommodations: 

• ADA-accessible room (e.g., wheelchair/scooter access) 
• Room equipped with a visual fire alert
• Single bedroom (in shared apartment)
• Access to kitchen/meal plan waiver 
• Emotional support animal
• Ground floor room

To qualify for housing accommodations, students must apply for SFSU student housing. DPRC encourages applying on the first date the application opens. Students must also complete the DPRC registration process to obtain disability documentation. Then they must schedule an initial appointment to meet with a DPRC specialist. Call (415) 338-2472 to discuss your accommodation request.