Our Commitment to Inclusion & Universal Access
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), University of Bridgeport is dedicated to eliminating barriers to education. Student Accessibility Services collaborates with scholars, faculty, and campus partners to establish reasonable accommodations that foster academic independence.
Individualized Support
Comprehensive Accommodation Categories
Tailored adjustments structured around your documented functional limitations.
Testing Accommodations
Extended exam time (1.5x / 2.0x), distraction-reduced private testing cubicles, reader/scribe assistance, and computer-based testing.
Classroom & Instructional Access
Permission to audio record lectures, smartpen technology, peer note-taking assistance, accessible digital textbooks, and captioning.
Residential & Housing Needs
Wheelchair-accessible dorm suites, visual fire strobe alarms, private room single accommodations for medical conditions, and emotional support animals.
Campus Mobility & Physical Access
Elevator keycard access, accessible campus shuttle transport, automatic door openers, and prioritized ground-floor lecture assignments.
Digital Empowerment
Assistive Technologies & Software Tools
Access industry-leading hardware and software tools available across campus.
Screen Reader
JAWS & NVDA Software
Full screen reading applications loaded on all Wahlstrom Library public computing terminals for visually impaired scholars.
Library Computing
Note-Taking
Glean & Livescribe Smartpens
Audio recording software and synchronized smartpens that link spoken lecture audio directly to your digital notes.
Request Software
Text-to-Speech
Kurzweil 3000 & Read&Write
Comprehensive reading, writing, and study software for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, or executive function challenges.
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The Distraction-Reduced Testing Center
Located in the Heckman Learning Commons on the 2nd floor of Wahlstrom Library, our dedicated testing facility provides quiet individual carrels, noise-canceling headphones, and proctored exam administration.
Students registered for testing accommodations submit exam reservation requests at least 3 business days in advance.
- Individual testing carrels equipped with adjustable lighting and noise isolation
- CCTV video monitoring ensuring academic integrity for faculty course exams
- Assistive software including screen magnifiers, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text
- Close coordination with the Heckman Testing & Assessment Services center
Are high school IEP or 504 plans automatically transferred to college?
No. Under the ADA, college students must self-identify and register with Student Accessibility Services. While high school IEP or 504 documentation is helpful historical background, current diagnostic medical documentation is typically required.
Do professors know my specific diagnosis when I receive accommodations?
No. Your medical diagnosis is strictly confidential between you and the SAS office. Professors receive an official Accommodation Letter outlining your approved classroom and testing adjustments without disclosing your condition.
What is the deadline to register for accommodations each semester?
Students may register with SAS at any point during the academic year. However, accommodations are never retroactive, so we encourage registering prior to the start of classes.
Office of Student Accessibility Services
Located on the 2nd Floor of Wahlstrom Library inside the Heckman Learning Commons.