Disability Accommodations & Success Strategies
Disability Accommodations & Success Strategies (DASS) provides accommodations and services ÎçÒ¹AV students with disabilities.
We're committed to ensuring equal access.
The Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies (DASS) office at SMU is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to the University, including its curriculum, programs, and activities. The office evaluates and approves reasonable accommodations for students who are significantly impacted by a condition considered disabling under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Through collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, DASS empowers students to effectively utilize on and off-campus resources to achieve academic and personal success. We look forward to working with you!
Incoming SMU Students
Resources for Incoming Students
If you anticipate needing accommodations, you can learn more about our services in the New to DASS section.
This summer, join us for a Virtual DASS Orientation! A DASS staff member will lead an overview and Q&A about our office, requesting DASS services, our Success Strategies program, and other campus resources.
Sessions held on:
- Tuesday, June 30, 2-3 p.m
- Wednesday, July 15, 2-3 p.m. - This session is specifically for students with autism and their families
- Tuesday, July 28, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 5, 2-3 p.m.
- NOTE: All times listed are Central Time
Zoom Link for all sessions:
Can't make one of the virtual orientations? Or can't wait? Then DASS's Orientation Video is another great source of information.
DASS Link
DASS Link is the digital portal that DASS staff members, students, and faculty use to communicate with each other.
DASS Link for Faculty
For instructors using DASS Link, DASS has provided detailed instructions, including an instructional video and frequently asked questions.
If you don't need instructions, then click the blue button below to log in.
DASS Link for Students
What does DASS Link do for students? How does it work?
Need to request new Accommodation Letters for this term?
Don't need instructions? Then click the blue button below to log in!
Success Strategies
Academic coaching, a specialized section of UNIV 1210: Academic Success and Personal Development, and Students for New Learning are available for neurodivergent students - those with ADHD, LD, and ASD.
DASS Peer Mentors are available to all DASS students!
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Academic Coaching
Weekly academic coaching appointments and academic skills-building meetings with the DASS Learning Specialist are available for SMU students with ADHD, LD, and ASD.
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UNIV 1210: Academic Success and Personal Development
Did you know there's a section of the UNIV 1210 course reserved just for students with ADHD, LD, and ASD?
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DASS Peer Mentors
DASS Peer Mentors are DASS students, just like you! If you're a new SMU student, a mentor can help orient you campus, find the perfect spot to study, or explore SMU's many resources. DASS mentors can also act as accountability partners or ADHD body-doubles to get you motivated and stay on track.
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Students for New Learning
Students for New Learning (SNL) is a chartered student organization for neurodivergent students - those with ADHD, LD, and ASD - run by neurodivergent students. They focus on education, support, networking, leadership, and outreach.
DASS News
To keep the campus community up to date on everything disability-related, DASS publishes news and newsletters for students and faculty.
