Educational Access Services office is open!
Our customary hours are 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday.
Attention AIM Users and Students Seeking Accommodations - our accommodation management software (AIM) updated Friday, Aug. 2nd. The system has a new look and it is now mobile friendly. If you experience technical issues, please call our office.
Check out the newly updated How to Guides for utilizing AIM for current users.
Please contact us at 970-248-1856, [email protected] or stop by Houston Hall 108.
Last updated 8/12/24
Access the AIM Portal
View the Accessibility Information Management (AIM) portal to manage accommodations.
REPORT AN ACCESSIBILITY CONCERN
Who Are We:
Educational Access Services (EAS) provides support for students with both permanent and temporary disabilities. This can include physical disabilities, chronic illness/health conditions, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and temporary disabilities. We are available for new student intake and returning student meetings, please contact us at [email protected] or 970.248.1856.
Vision:
Establish Colorado Mesa University as an inclusive and accessible university that expands our understanding and appreciation for the diverse contributions of each individual.
Mission:
Educational Access Services (EAS) recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity and an integral part of society. We collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create an accessible higher education community.
Core Values:
- Provide academic accommodations and promote universal design principals
- Enable all students the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the college experience
- Empower students to be successful and independent learners
EAS facilitates a number of accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Visit our Accommodation Information page to find out more about some of the accommodations we offer.
- Alternative Format Textbooks
- PDF for online readers; braille; etc.
- Testing Accommodations
- Extra Time; Reduced Distraction Environment; etc.
- Note-taking Assistance
- Furniture and Room Accommodations
- Assistive Technology
- Priority Registration
- Course Substitutions
Housing Accommodations are determined by Residence Life. Contact [email protected] for more information.
What kind of documentation is needed to receive accommodation services? Check out our documentation guidelines page for commonly accepted documentation as well as resources for getting evaluations or suitable documentation.
Service animals are allowed in public areas of the campus. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not allowed inside campus buildings. The service animal policy is located at:
Online students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations. Please visit our Apply for Accommodations page to see how to obtain accommodations.
Please complete the form about if you would like EAS to send you a copy of your accommodation records. If you need them to be sent to a third party please have the contact information available.