Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services exists to facilitate students’ equal access to university programs and services, promote student learning and development, foster independence and self- advocacy, promote an environment that is free of physical and attitudinal barriers, and provide leadership to the campus on disability issues.

To receive services from UTRGV Student Accessibility Services (SAS), the student, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. These disabilities can include, but are not limited to learning, hearing, visual, psychiatric, psychological, health and physical disabilities. Students who suffer a broken bone, severe injury or undergo surgery during the semester are eligible for temporary services. Temporary services may be provided for weeks, months or the remainder of the semester depending on the severity of the impairment.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services for additional information or to schedule an intake appointment. Individualized accommodations are provided to students with documented disabilities that may affect their ability to fully participate in course activities.