Institutional Infrastructure
What systems and structures are in place to support and facilitate disability accommodation processes? What leadership, staffing, budget, space, and technical considerations help or hinder your DSO's work?
Where is your Disability Services Office located within the institutional organizational structure? How does this positioning impact operations and effectiveness?
What information management systems do you use for tracking accommodations and student interactions? How effective are they?
How are accommodation notification letters delivered to faculty? What systems support this process?
What staffing structure supports your disability services operations? Is it adequate for the volume of work?
How is your DSO budget determined? Is it adequate to meet current and anticipated needs?
What physical spaces support your accommodation processes (testing centers, assistive technology labs, etc.)? Are they sufficient?
What institutional policies or procedures create unnecessary barriers for students with disabilities?