Our office works with students, faculty, staff and the community to make all parts of the college accessible to everyone. The Office of Disability Services believes a disability is just one part of our diverse world and strives to promote and enhance full access for all individuals with disabilities at the college. If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services.
Accommodation Checklists
Below are the different types of accommodation requests. The Office of Disability Services is happy to work with you in completing your request for accommodations. Please let us know if you need assistance!
New Accommodation Student Checklist
A new student to accommodations is a student who has never been approved for accommodations at ASU-Beebe. Even if the student is in their first or last semester, they will still be considered a new student to accommodations when they request accommodations for the first time at college. Students attending any of the campuses (Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, LRAFB) enrolled in any course format (face-to-face, online, zoom, internet-assisted, hybrid) will follow the steps below to request accommodations for the first time. *With the exception of concurrent students, Concurrent Students (students taking college courses while still in high school) will follow the checklist for concurrent accommodation requests.
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
The Request for Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online to the Office of Disability Services.
A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide supporting disability documents to the office. Disability documents might be a letter from a doctor or therapist, a testing report from a specialist, an IEP/504 Plan from high school, or other disability-type documents.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
Schedule and attend an Accommodation appointment with the Office of Disability Services to review the request and develop the Accommodation Notice for your courses. Appointments are available in a telephone, video conferencing, and in-person setting.
Schedule Your Accommodation Appointment
Schedule Your Accommodation Appointment
STEP 4: Notify Instructors of the Accommodations
Accommodations start at the point of notification to instructors. Instructors are notified of students' accommodations via the Accommodation Notice. The Office of Disability Services emails the Accommodation Notice to the instructor and copies to the student for the course.
STEP 5: Arrange Details of the Accommodations
Student works out details of each accommodation with each instructor to confirm all arrangements are in place for the semester for all courses. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Find all the information, including links to forms and printable disability document guidance, that you need to know about requesting accommodations for the first time in this easy-to-view, share, and bookmark newsletter.
New Accommodation Request Newsletter
New Accommodation Request Newsletter
Continuing Accommodation Student Checklist
Students approved for accommodations by the Office of Disability Services within the last five years will be considered Continuing Students. Even if students have not used approved accommodations in the last year, they will be considered Continuing Students as long as it has not been more than five years since accommodations were active. Students attending any of the campuses (Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, LRAFB) enrolled in any course format (face-to-face, online, zoom, internet-assisted, hybrid) will follow the steps below to request to continue accommodations.
STEP 1: Complete the Request to Continue Accommodations Form.
The Request to Continue Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online to the Office of Disabilty Services.
STEP 1: Complete the Request to Continue Accommodations Form.
The Request to Continue Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online to the Office of Disabilty Services.
A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
Continue Accommodations Request Form
STEP 2: Accommodation Notices are Prepared
The Office of Disability Services prepares Accommodation Notices for students who have submitted their requests according to the below timeframe.
Continue Accommodations Request Form
STEP 2: Accommodation Notices are Prepared
The Office of Disability Services prepares Accommodation Notices for students who have submitted their requests according to the below timeframe.
- For requests received prior to the semester start date, Accommodation Notices will be ready on the first day of the semester.
- For requests received after the semester start date, Accommodation Notices will be ready within 48 hours of receipt.
Accommodations start at the point of notification to instructors. The earlier students complete step one, the earlier accommodations can start.
STEP 3: Notify Instructors of Accommodations
According to the timeline described above, The Office of Disability Services emails the Accommodation Notice to the instructor and copies to the student for the course(s). Accommodations start with an email notification to instructors.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations
Students work out the details of each accommodation with each instructor to confirm all arrangements are in place for the semester. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
STEP 5: Maintain contact with the Office of Disability Services
Students follow up with the Office of Disability Services throughout the semester to discuss any changes, concerns, or assistance.
- For requests received after the semester start date, Accommodation Notices will be ready within 48 hours of receipt.
Accommodations start at the point of notification to instructors. The earlier students complete step one, the earlier accommodations can start.
STEP 3: Notify Instructors of Accommodations
According to the timeline described above, The Office of Disability Services emails the Accommodation Notice to the instructor and copies to the student for the course(s). Accommodations start with an email notification to instructors.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations
Students work out the details of each accommodation with each instructor to confirm all arrangements are in place for the semester. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
STEP 5: Maintain contact with the Office of Disability Services
Students follow up with the Office of Disability Services throughout the semester to discuss any changes, concerns, or assistance.
Concurrent Student Accommodation Checklist
Concurrent students are students taking ASU-Beebe courses at the same time they are enrolled in high school. Concurrent students must complete the accommodation steps below so that the Office of Disability Services can create an ASU-Beebe Accommodation Notice for the college instructors. Concurrent Students’ IEP/504 plans govern the high school classes but do not apply to ASU-Beebe College courses. Concurrent students will need an Accommodation Notice for their college instructors.
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
The Request for Concurrent Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online to the Office of Disability Services.
The Request for Concurrent Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online to the Office of Disability Services.
A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
Concurrent Accommodations Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide high school accommodation documents such as IEP/504 Plan, or if the student is home-schooled, other disability-type documents.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting IEP/504 or disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the ASU-Beebe Accommodation Notice to students' instructors and students via ASU-Beebe email. Some accommodations provided for high school classes will not be provided at college, such as modified testing and para-support individuals.
STEP 4: Notify Instructors of the Accommodations
Instructors are notified of the student's accommodations via the Accommodation Notice through their emails. Accommodations start at the point of email notification to instructors.
STEP 5: Arrange Details of the Accommodations
Students work out the details of each accommodation with each instructor to confirm all arrangements are in place for the semester for all courses. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Concurrent Accommodations Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide high school accommodation documents such as IEP/504 Plan, or if the student is home-schooled, other disability-type documents.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting IEP/504 or disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the ASU-Beebe Accommodation Notice to students' instructors and students via ASU-Beebe email. Some accommodations provided for high school classes will not be provided at college, such as modified testing and para-support individuals.
STEP 4: Notify Instructors of the Accommodations
Instructors are notified of the student's accommodations via the Accommodation Notice through their emails. Accommodations start at the point of email notification to instructors.
STEP 5: Arrange Details of the Accommodations
Students work out the details of each accommodation with each instructor to confirm all arrangements are in place for the semester for all courses. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Find all the information, including links to forms and printable disability document guidance, that you need to know about requesting accommodations as a concurrent student in this easy-to-view, share, and bookmark newsletter.
Concurrent Student Accommodation Request Newsletter
Concurrent Student Accommodation Request Newsletter
Testing Services Accommodation Checklist
Individuals taking exams offered by the college through the ASU-Beebe Testing Services, such as Next Generation Accuplacer, ACT-On Campus, HESI LPN/A2, and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), may put in a request for accommodations. Individuals must complete the accommodation steps below so that the Office of Disability Services can create an ASU-Beebe Accommodation Notice for Testing Services.
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
Complete and submit the Testing Services Accommodations Request Form to the Office of Disability Services. The Request for Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online. A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
Testing Services Accommodation Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide supporting disability documents to the office. Disability documents might be a letter from a doctor or therapist, a testing report from a specialist, an IEP/504 Plan from high school or other disability-type documents.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
The Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the Testing Services Accommodation Notice to the Testing Center and notifies the requesting individual of the approved accommodations.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations & Schedule the Exam
Individual contacts the Testing Center to make arrangements and schedule the exam with accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Testing Services Accommodation Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide supporting disability documents to the office. Disability documents might be a letter from a doctor or therapist, a testing report from a specialist, an IEP/504 Plan from high school or other disability-type documents.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
The Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the Testing Services Accommodation Notice to the Testing Center and notifies the requesting individual of the approved accommodations.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations & Schedule the Exam
Individual contacts the Testing Center to make arrangements and schedule the exam with accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Find all the information including, links to forms and printable disability document guidance, that you need to know about requesting accommodations on exams offered through Testing Services in this easy-to-view, share, and bookmark newsletter.
Residence Hall Accommodation Checklist
Living on campus is an important part of the college student experience. The college strives to provide all students access to on-campus housing. Students who need accommodations for access to the residence halls must complete the accommodation steps below so that the Office of Disability Services can create an ASU-Beebe Accommodation Notice for Residence Life. To ensure that housing accommodations are provided on time, students should submit their accommodation requests as early as possible. Housing accommodation requests are approved for the ensuing academic year after June of each year.
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
Complete and submit the Residence Hall Accommodations Request Form to the Office of Disability Services. The Request for Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online. A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
Residence Hall Accommodation Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide supporting disability documents to the office. Disability documents might be a letter from a doctor or therapist, a testing report from a specialist, or other disability-type documents. The disability document should support and explain why housing accommodation is needed for access.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
The Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the Residence Hall Accommodation Notice to Housing & Residence Life and notifies the student of the approved accommodations.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations with Housing & Residence Life
Students contact Housing & Residence Life to work out the details of the housing accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
STEP 1: Request for Accommodations
Complete and submit the Residence Hall Accommodations Request Form to the Office of Disability Services. The Request for Accommodations Form is completed and submitted online. A paper copy can be requested from the office if needed.
Residence Hall Accommodation Request Form
STEP 2: Disability Document(s)
Provide supporting disability documents to the office. Disability documents might be a letter from a doctor or therapist, a testing report from a specialist, or other disability-type documents. The disability document should support and explain why housing accommodation is needed for access.
STEP 3: Accommodation Review
The Office of Disability Services reviews the request and supporting disability documents. If all information provided is complete, the office issues the Residence Hall Accommodation Notice to Housing & Residence Life and notifies the student of the approved accommodations.
STEP 4: Arrange Details of the Accommodations with Housing & Residence Life
Students contact Housing & Residence Life to work out the details of the housing accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist as requested.
Find all the information, including links to forms and printable disability document guidance, that you need to know about requesting accommodations for housing & residence life in this easy to view, share, and bookmark newsletter.
Supporting Disability Documents
The documentation process is deliberative and collaborative, involving the student and the Office of Disability Services. This process identifies how the intersection between course design and the student's disability creates a barrier to the student’s access to higher education. Once barriers are identified, the conversation starts on how an accommodation may alleviate the barrier.
Disability Documents: General Information
Disability documents might come from a doctor's office, mental health clinic, testing report, specialist report, or high school accommodation records.
Your disability document must have your name on it and clearly identification as to whom has written the document, such as a doctor's/clinic's letterhead and signature.
Your disability document should include information regarding your diagnosis, treatment information, and any other important details.
Documentation Guidelines:
Your disability document must have your name on it and clearly identification as to whom has written the document, such as a doctor's/clinic's letterhead and signature.
Your disability document should include information regarding your diagnosis, treatment information, and any other important details.
Documentation Guidelines:
- Clear Diagnostic statement of the disability
- How the disability impacts functioning
- Documentation is provided by a licensed or otherwise properly credentialed professional
Disability Documents: High School IEP or 504 Records
If you used accommodations in high school due to your disability, those records might help you with supporting your disability for your college accommodations.
High School IEP, please provide the following documents.
- Summary of Performance
- IEP
- Diagnostic Testing Report
- Program Evaluation Conference Decision Form
High School 504 Plan, please provide the following documents.
- 504 Plan
- Diagnostic Report/Doctor’s Letter
Where to Send the Disability Document(s)
Emailing your documents to (preferred):
tlmarzewski@asub.edu
Mail your documents to:
ASU Beebe
Office of Disability Services
P.O. Box 1000
Beebe, AR 72012
Drop off your documents at:
Beebe Campus
McKay Student Center
Suite 202, Room 202D
ASU Beebe
Office of Disability Services
P.O. Box 1000
Beebe, AR 72012
Drop off your documents at:
Beebe Campus
McKay Student Center
Suite 202, Room 202D
504/ADA Compliance Statement
ASU-Beebe is committed to creating accessible learning environments for all students. Reasonable accommodations will be made in policies, practices, services, and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and activities. The Coordinator of Disability Services has been designated as Arkansas State University- Beebe's Coordinator of Services to individuals with disabilities and is the college's compliance coordinator for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA amendment act of 2008. The Coordinator of Disability Services is also the individual to whom concerns about physical access to facilities should be addressed.