Student Resources

Accessible Events GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING ACCESSIBLE EVENTS, PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES INTRODUCTION

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is committed to maintaining an inclusive, welcoming and accessible educational, working and living environment for people of all abilities across all of the University campuses. Rutgers University…

Barrier Buster Information

Barrier Busters are resources at the University that help eliminate barriers to a full Rutgers experience. 

FACILITIES

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact Facilities for support:

• Outdoor lights are out, pavement is broken, etc.
• Academic building is…

Confidentiality and Release of Information

The Office for Disability Services (ODS) is committed to ensuring that all information regarding a student is maintained confidentially as required or permitted by law. Any information collected is used for the benefit of the student. This information may include psycho-educational testing, grades…

Considering Rutgers? Future Student Overview

Students with disabilities should be aware of the changes in their rights and responsibilities as they leave high school and enter college as well as the rights and responsibilities of the university. Here are some important points to keep in mind:

• Future students with a…

Faculty Accessibility Resources Faculty Accessibility Resources:

We have developed a faculty training module for providing information about working with students with disabilities.  Also, we have many resources for faculty including:

• How to Add Extended Time to Tests
• How to Create Accessible…

High School & Transition Differences Between High School and College for Students with Disabilities APPLICABLE LAWS HIGH SCHOOL
      COLLEGE
 

• I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

• A.D.A. (…

Informal Resolution & Grievance Process Overview of the Informal Resolution Process

Rutgers University has adopted this Informal Resolution Process for students with disabilities enrolled at Rutgers University as one of the means to provide for prompt and equitable resolutions to informally resolve problems, issues or concerns…

Registering for Services and General Inquiries Register with ODSStudents with a documented disability looking to register for reasonable accommodations and services at Rutgers University:

1. Complete and submit the Registration Form
   Upon completion of this form, you will receive a…

Student Evaluations and Assessments Rutgers students who suspect they may have the following conditions and may need documentation for academic accommodations for:

• Learning Disabilities
• ADHD/ADD
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion/Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Other…

Student Resources Future Students High School Transition…

Transition Resources: High School to College

As all students navigate the process of applying to college, being accepted, and transitioning to college, it is important for students with disabilities and their parents to consider additional things as they make this journey.

1. There are differences in the types of services…

Transportation and Parking Transportation: Link to this section.

Rutgers University provides campus-specific shuttle services to support the commuting needs of students, faculty, and staff. Each campus—Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark—has a dedicated system that is…

Web Ex and Web Ex Accessibility

Web Ex is a web conferencing tool enabling collaboration through online meetings and collaboration.  Some courses will be utilizing Web ex for their courses for online learning. 

Rutgers Information Technology has created a Quick Start Guide for Web Ex as well as Using Web Ex Meetings…

Zoom and Zoom Accessibility

Zoom is a Web conferencing tool with combination of video, voice, content sharing, and chat functions for online meetings or courses.  

Rutgers now has a university-wide license for Zoom.  Rutgers Information Technology Services, ITS has created a Zoom Home page with information…

Is ACM/AFT Right For You? What is ACM/AFT? 

The acronym “ACM/AFT” stands for Accessible Course Materials/Alternate Format Text. There are two separate but complementary parts of the ACM/AFT accommodation. 

• Approved students have the ability to request that their required textbooks to be provided to them by our office in…