What do we provide and who are we?

Testing Accommodations

Testing Accommodations, such as extended testing time, a reduced-distraction environment, assistive technology and/or reading and scribing during the exam

Notetaking Services

Note Taking Services may include a loaned recording device, use of an online notetaking service (NTE), or the loan of a Livescribe pen. 

Alternative Textbook Formats

Alternative Textbook Formats , including Braille, large print, audio, or Kurzweil or other computer-based formats.

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology, which provides barrier-lifting access to information. For more information, please contact our Assistive Technology Specialist.

Housing Accommodations

We work with University Housing to provide access to allergy friendly dining options and other housing accommodations.

Special Classroom Seating (ADA)

Special classroom seating: Adjustable chairs, lumbar support chairs, etc., are available as accommodations.

Sign Language Interpreters / Captioning

Sign language interpreters / captioning  is available as an accommodation.

Code of Ethics

We agree that these principles are the Code of Ethics for postsecondary disability service providers. As professionals, we are responsible for upholding, supporting, and advancing these ideas whenever possible. Members of AHEAD agree to monitor themselves and their peers in accordance with the spirit and provisions of this code, as delineated by the following principles:

1. Postsecondary disability service providers
   ...are committed to facilitating the highest levels of educational excellence and potential quality of life for postsecondary students with disabilities.
2. Postsecondary disability service providers
   ...strive to achieve and maintain the highest levels of competence and integrity in all areas of assistance to adult students with disabilities. This support is guided by the consistent use of objective, professional judgment in all areas, especially when addressing the confidential nature of the student's disability.
3. Postsecondary disability service providers
   ...continually participate in professional activities and educational opportunities designed to strengthen the personal, educational, and vocational quality of life for students with disabilities. This includes the on-going development of strategies, skills, research, and knowledge pertinent to the highest quality of disability service delivery whenever and wherever it occurs.
4. Postsecondary disability service providers
   ...carry out their responsibilities in accordance with AHEAD professional standards and policy guidelines for adult students with disabilities. When certified, licensed, or affiliated with other professionals or organizations, they comply with those professional guidelines as well.
5. Postsecondary disability service providers
   ...are actively engaged in supporting and clarifying institutional, state, provincial, and federal laws, policies, and procedures applicable to the service delivery to students with disabilities. Compliance implies that professionals will not condone or participate in any unethical or illegal acts discussed within these guidelines.

Adopted July, 1996