What is the professor’s role in helping students find out about the DSO?

Faculty have an important role in helping students find services on campus. Some students aren’t aware of the services available through the DSO. Others may not know that they are eligible for services because of limitations from a physical, emotional, medical, or learning impairment. They may also be hesitant about being labeled. For all these reasons, faculty should include a statement on their syllabi about college/university policies on accommodations and access and review this statement at the beginning of the semester. This provides an opportunity to invite students with questions or concerns to visit during office hours.