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UNF Student Accessibility Center

 
The Student Accessibility Center (SAC) promotes and facilitates partnership among UNF students with disabilities and the UNF community. Registration and services are voluntary, confidential and free of charge to all UNF students with documented disabilities.
 

Mission Statement

 
The primary mission of the Student Accessibility Center (SAC) is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at the University of North Florida. The SAC promotes self-determination and self-advocacy of students with disabilities throughout the university community. It works to create an inclusive university climate to support the retention and success of all students with disabilities at UNF. In addition, the SAC partners with other units on campus to ensure that students with disabilities are provided the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential.
  • Who does the SAC serve?
    Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities that include but are not limited to:
     
    • learning disabilities (for example: reading, writing, math, memory or processing disabilities)
    • ADHD and ADD, physical disabilities, medical disabilities, traumatic head injury
    • blind or low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, speech disabilities, psychological
    • emotional disabilities, Autism/Asperger's and other diagnosed disabilities
  • How do I receive services after my acceptance to UNF?
    • Apply for services as early as possible.
    • Provide documentation which meets SAC guidelines.
    • Register for services with the SAC when documentation is approved.
    • Provide accommodation letters to your professors.
  • How are postsecondary accommodations different from those in high school?
    • Disclosure of your disability is voluntary to faculty and staff outside of the Student Accessibility Center.
    • Registration with the SAC is the student's responsibility.
    • Communication with faculty is initiated by the student.
    • Student information is disclosed to anyone only with signed permission from the student (FERPA).
  • What are examples of accommodations I may receive?
    • extended time on tests
    • note takers
    • sign language interpreters
    • use of computers, calculators, spell check devices
    • alternate text
    • assistive technology
  • What are additional services at the SAC?
    • THRIVE
    • ACCESS Academy
    • seminars to enhance academic success
    • peer support groups
    • scholarship opportunities
    • support services for faculty
    • resource library
    • Canvas site (electronic classroom)
    • internships
    • student advisory council
    • SAC staff availability

SAC Testing Lab Stations and Assistive Technology

 
The SAC has assistive software available for registered student use including; JAWS screen reader, Zoom Text screen reading magnifier, Dragon speech to text, Kurzweil 3000 and Sonocent note capture software as well as other applications. Please meet with a SAC staff member to discuss available options.
 
A student registered with the SAC may make a request through our office to have any assistive software or hardware utilized by the SAC installed in a campus classroom or lab in association with a course they are currently enrolled in. The SAC will work with Information Technology Services and/or Physical Facilities to ensure that the device or software is properly installed for registered student use in the course.
 
For non-course related assistive software and device need around campus please contact Information Technology Services and the ADA Compliance Office.
 
ADA Compliance Contact: phone (904) 620-2870; email rrgonz@unf.edu 
 
Information Technology Services Contact: phone (904) 620-4357; email helpdesk@unf.edu 
 
The SAC also has assistive hardware available for registered student use. Devices available include; CCTV magnifier's, portable video magnifiers, assistive listening devices, Sorenson video relay equipment, daisy players, digital recorders, flatbed scanners, lab computer's with twenty four inch displays, alternative input devices, wheel chair accessible tables and testing stations, rooms with outward opening doors and automatic door openers as well as other assistive devices. Please contact SAC staff for further details.