The purpose of the Office for Students with Disabilities at Florida Atlantic University is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to the classroom as well as other parts of the university community. The office works directly with disabled students as well as staff and faculty to ensure this equity. This is in compliance with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

In order to register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), students with disabilities must submit appropriate documentation to substantiate their disability. Based on this documentation, both appropriate academic adjustments can be made as well as other support services such as assistive technology needs.

In addition to documentation, prospective students must submit an application for services. When all materials have been received and reviewed by OSD staff, the student will be scheduled for an intake interview. At that time accommodations will be put in place for the student, and all procedures and processes will be reviewed. Please note that once accommodations are in place, changes in disability status will necessitate changes in appropriate accommodations. The flow of paperwork is important to ensure both confidentiality and the implementation of the accommodations. Students will be expected to follow through with all necessary requests for information.

Please contact our office located on the Davie campus with any questions or the scheduling of appointments. This office serves our Ft. Lauderdale campus, our Seatech campus in Dania Beach, and our Commercial Campus as well.