How to Register with SLDS
Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) is a division of the Office of Student Life at The Ohio State University that provides accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. This includes students with mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, temporary injuries/illnesses, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, and other conditions that may impact a student’s ability to succeed at Ohio State. Temporary illnesses and injuries can also be accommodated. By registering with SLDS, students can receive accommodations for academics, housing, and dining services without needing to disclose medical information to anyone besides SLDS.
Some of the most common accommodations/services provided by SLDS are
- Exam accommodations (extended time, distraction-reduced testing space, etc.)
- Accessible transportation (paratransit)/parking
- Notetaking assistance
- Housing/dining accommodations (accessible rooms, modified dining options, etc.)
- Attendance modifications for classes
- Accessible media (captions, Braille, audio descriptions, etc.)
- Priority scheduling for classes
- Assistive technology (notetaking apps, speech-to-text software, etc.)
- Accommodations
- Sign Language Consultation and Advocacy
To register with SLDS, go to go.osu.edu/sldsregister and follow the instructions on the page.