Applicants who have been accepted for admission or current students who would like Fordham to accommodate a disability are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services at 718-817-0655 to arrange an intake appointment, submit current documentation, and develop their accommodation plan with ODS staff as soon as possible.  At Rose Hill the office is located in O’Hare Hall on the Lower Level, and at Lincoln Center in room 207.  Please specify when calling whether you are a Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, or Westchester student.  Westchester students are welcome to meet with ODS staff at either the Rose Hill or Lincoln Center offices.  We can also provide some remote services for Westchester students.  Students are not eligible for receiving academic accommodations until they complete the registration process with ODS.   This notification should be done early, because in some cases, the University will need sufficient time to evaluate documentation and arrange for the accommodation. Late requests may not be able to be reasonably accommodated in time for the beginning of the semester. It is the student's responsibility to identify the disability, to explain how the accommodation requested relates to the disability, and to provide acceptable verification of both their disability and the effectiveness of the requested accommodation. Once verification is established, appropriate steps will be taken in order to accommodate the student's needs in the most effective and efficient ways possible. The student is responsible for arranging certain personal services such as attendant care, mobility training, and transportation. 

Registered students are responsible for submitting your accommodation request forms each semester indicating the specific classes you are requesting letters for and the accommodations you would like to utilize in each course.  Students must then pick up your letters in person, unless you've indicated on your accommodation request form that you would like them mailed to your home.  You must hand your accommodation letter directly to your professor(s) after class or during office hours.  This allows students to self-identify and begin to discuss any accommodations with your professors that you may need your professor's assistance with, such as arranging a note-taker or for extra time on tests.  We encourage all students to have a conversation with your professor(s) about how you learn best.  This allows you to begin self-advocating for your needs and allows your professor(s) to implement different teaching styles to address your needs within the classroom environment.  In addition, students who wish to take your tests with extra time in the ODS office must turn in your test proctoring forms to the ODS office 7-10 days ahead of time in order to secure your testing spot and allow ODS staff to communicate with your professor to ensure we have your test for you when you arrive.  If you are having difficulty accessing your accommodations in any of your classes, please contact ODS so that we can assist you in developing a plan of action as soon as possible.