Empowering Students. Cultivating Access.
Whether your disability is visible or invisible, we are here to support you.
Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible living and learning environment at the University at Albany. We empower students with disabilities by promoting equity, self-advocacy and personal growth.
Our team takes a student-centered approach to:
- Determine reasonable accommodations
- Support the development of college and life skills
- Encourage self-advocacy in and beyond the classroom
- Educate the campus community about disability access and inclusion
At DAISS, we believe that all students can thrive with the proper support. We are here to ensure you feel welcomed, empowered and equipped to succeed at UAlbany and beyond.
Need help? Contact our team.
Resources for Students
Learn how DAISS can help
- Accommodations: Learn about different types of available accommodations.
- Transitioning to College: Learn what to expect when transitioning from high school to college.
Request & access accommodations
- Register with DAISS: You must register with DAISS to request and obtain accommodations.
- DAISS Testing Center: Learn how to use the testing center and what to expect when you arrive.
- Accommodate Portal: Access accommodation letters, book seats at the DAISS Testing Center and request appointments with DAISS.
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Resources for Instructors
Please visit the Guidance for Instructors page to learn about your responsibilities as an instructor, including:
- A recommended syllabus statement
- How to implement approved accommodations
- How to use the DAISS Testing Center
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Contact DAISS
Anyone is welcome to contact DAISS, including current, new and prospective students and their families, as well as faculty and staff.
We strongly recommend contacting DAISS by email, as our small staff is not always available by phone.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 518-442-5501
- Fax: 518-442-5400
- Hours of Operation:
- Fall & Spring: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Campus Center 137, Uptown Campus
Please visit the DAISS Testing Center page for the testing center’s location and hours of operation, which differ from those listed above.
Students registered with DAISS should log into Accommodate to access accommodation letters, book seats at the DAISS Testing Center and request appointments with DAISS.
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