Welcome to the Center for Disability Services!

We provide academic support services to students with disabilities. By providing opportunities for enhancing educational, technological, vocational and self-advocacy skills, we help individuals with disabilities to become more self-reliant, self-motivated and more successful citizens of the community.

Getting Started

Accommodations and Services

Learn about the accommodations and services that the Center for Disability Services may be able to provide.

Documentation Criteria

Students seeking academic or program accommodation(s) will need to provide current documentation from a qualified provider. Here are the documentation requirements for accommodation requests:

ADHD

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health, Mobility, Sensory, and Other Health Conditions

If you have questions, please contact our office at (334) 244-3631 or cds@aum.edu.

Student Responsibilities

AUM’s philosophy is that individuals with disabilities have the right to full and self-directed participation in postsecondary education. Students with disabilities have certain responsibilities regarding their educational experiences at AUM.

Policies & Procedures

For students receiving academic accommodations through the Center for Disability Services, informal grievance procedures are available to resolve accommodation and other disability related complaints in a timely manner.

The University will not discourage students from pursuing a formal grievance in lieu of the informal grievance procedures

Disability Services FAQ

If you have any comments or questions about this FAQ, please contact the department at cds@aum.edu or (334) 244-3631.

1. Who is eligible to receive services provided by the Center for Disability Services (CDS)?

All students attending Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) with documented disability are encouraged to register for services provided by CDS.

2. How do I register for CDS and receive accommodations?

First, you must be admitted as a student of the University, then complete the Accommodate Student Request form: https://aum-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation. To make the process more efficient, please upload disability documents at the time of your Accommodate Student Request. After submitting your request, CDS will follow-up with you about the status of your request. If incomplete, CDS will provide guidance on what is needed and how to proceed with your request. If approved, CDS will contact you to schedule an intake interview to identify appropriate accommodations needed for class(es) or lab(s). After your intake interview, you will be able to request your digital accommodation letters through your Accommodate student portal.

3. I had an IEP/ 504 Plan in high school. Will my accommodations transfer to college?

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/ 504 Plan would not be appropriate documentation for receiving accommodations from the Center for Disability Services. Please refer to FAQ number 6 for more information.

4. Why can’t CDS deliver and speak to my professors about my disability and accommodations?

CDS oftentimes acts as a liaison between the student and faculty/staff, but we also promote self-advocacy. We inform and encourage our students to speak one-on-one with their instructors so that they can provide them with the best possible accommodations available.

5. Where is the office located and how can I contact the office?

The Center for Disability Services is located in the Taylor Center, first floor, room 147. The Center’s office hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Phone: 334-244-3631. Fax: 334-244-3907. E-mail address is cds@aum.edu.

6. What documentation is needed to register for CDS services?

CDS provides a criteria sheet that gives a general description(s) of disabilities and the type of documentation needed in order to be registered with the department. We will gladly fax, e-mail, or even mail you a copy of this information. This information is also updated online. Visit the Documentation Criteria for more information.

Center for Disability Services