Current Students > Sample Disclosure Email
Here are some sample e-mails that you can use as a basis of beginning the disclosure conversation with your instructors. Be sure to attach a copy of your Verification letter from your Disability Services Coordinator when you send your introductory e-mail.
Professor (Blank)
My name is (Blank) (Blank) and I am in your (course name, number, section, days of the week). I am writing to let you know that I have a disability that impacts academic studies. I am registered with Disability Services for Students and would like to request accommodations for your class. I’m copying my disability services coordinator (name) in on this email so that (she/he) is aware of my request. Is there a time I can meet with you to discuss the types of program modifications that I would like to request? I am attaching a letter of verification from Disabilities Services for Students which discuss the types of accommodations my Coordinator and I agree would be reasonable for me to request.
Professor (Blank),
My name is (Blank) (Blank) and I am in your (course name, number, section, days of the week). I am a student with a disability and would like to request the use of testing modifications as a reasonable program modification. I am attaching a letter of verification from the Disability Services office and copying my coordinator on this email. If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss this further, please let me know a convenient time.
Professor (Blank),
My name is (Blank) (Blank) and I am in your (course name, number, section, days of the week). I am a student with a disability and I’m writing to you concerning my health just as I do with my employer. The functional limitations of my disability may impact my attendance and my ability to take exams and turn in assignments on time. I am currently receiving treatment for this condition and it is my goal to remain in good health for the entire semester.
However, at times my health can becomes so impaired that I may need to request the program modification of flexibility with assignment dates and attendance. I recognize that this accommodation may or may not be reasonable and that there are limits as to how much flexibility is permissible. I also recognize that if I have to miss too many classes/assignments I may have to withdraw from the course.
I have attached a letter of verification from my Disability Services coordinator discussing this modification and have copied (him/her) in on this email. Please let me know if there is a good time we can meet -- I have a conflict with your open office hours.
My name is (Blank)(Blank) and I am in your online course, (course name, number, section). I am writing to let you know that I have a disability which impacts academic studies. I am registered with Disability Services for Students and would like to request reasonable program modifications for your online class. The modification I am requesting is extended time for quizzes and exams. I’m copying my disability services coordinator, (name), with this email so that (she/he) is aware of my request. I am located at a distance from campus, and cannot meet with you face to face, so please reply regarding my request via email or phone (student's phone number).