To help create an inviting atmosphere in your classroom for all students, it is helpful to include a paragraph in your syllabus introducing the DSS Office. This may inform students who need accommodation services and may also encourage those students who are already registered to speak with you about their accommodations.
Please remember, the only students who you should be providing accommodations to are those for whom you have received the Faculty Notification email listing their approved accommodations. If a student tells you that they need accommodations, but you have not received the faculty notification email, then you should refer them to DSS.
To help you in preparing your syllabus, the DSS Office has created the following paragraphs. Please feel free to copy and paste into your syllabus for the upcoming semester.
DSS Accommodations
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Office offers resources to enable students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical, learning, and psychiatric disabilities to achieve maximum independence while pursuing their educational goals. Staff specialists interact with all areas of the University to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers. We also advise students, faculty and staff regarding disability issues.
To establish a disability students must provide documentation of their disability from an appropriate licensed professional. Services are offered to students who have established disabilities under state and federal laws. Students interested in applying for accommodations should direct their request to the DSS Office as soon as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. The DSS Office is located in Von der Ahe 150 and may be reached by email at dsslmu@lmu.edu or phone at (310) 338-4216. Please visit http://www.lmu.edu/dss for additional information.