Disability Services Portal Transition

Disability Services is transitioning from Accommodate to AIM, our new student-facing accommodation management system.听

Important Dates听

  • Last day to access Accommodate: Sunday, Aug. 2听听
  • System downtime: Monday, Aug. 3 -Tuesday, Aug. 4听
  • First day to access AIM: Wednesday, Aug. 5听

During the transition, students will not have access to either the Accommodate Portal or AIM on Monday, Aug. 3-Tuesday, Aug. 4听

AIM allows students to:听

  • Manage accommodation letters听
  • Submit accommodation requests听
  • Request appointments with your Access Coordinator once you have completed the registration process听
  • Access accommodation-related services and resources听

Why We Kept the Name Disability Services

In 2019 and 2023, Disability Services invited our student with disabilities community to help guide an important question: Should we change our name to remove the word 鈥渄isability鈥?

We heard from students through a 听survey to ensure any decision reflected the voices of the people we serve.

What we learned:

5,930 students with disabilities were invited to participate. When asked if the word 鈥渄isability鈥 should be removed:听

51%

听said no changes should be made

25%

supported removing the word

13%听

shared other ideas

11%听

preferred a name change that still included 鈥渄isability鈥

Overall:

65%

support keeping the current name听

35%

prefer some type of change

Our decision

Based on the feedback we received, a majority of respondents supported keeping the name of Disability Services.听

As a result, we will not change our name at this time.听

Why the name matters听

For many in our community, the word disability is:

  • A clear description of services and eligibility
  • An identity many people claim with pride
  • A term that improves visibility and searchability for support
  • Aligned with legal language and accommodation processes

Removing the word could create confusion or make it harder for students to find the support they need.听

Moving forward

While the name remains the same, our commitment continues to evolve. We are focused on:

  • Reducing stigma
  • Promoting belonging and inclusion
  • Improving access and processes
  • Listening to student voices

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and helped guide this decision. We appreciate the feedback and will reassess in a few years to ensure our name continues to align with the needs of our community.

Disability Services is here to support you 鈥 today and always.听