Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services works with Texas Tech University students to provide reasonable accommodations and support equal access to university programs and activities. Whether you are requesting accommodations for the first time or already registered with SDS, use the resources below to find the information and services you need.
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Frequently Visited
Start with our most frequently used student services and resources.
Request Accommodations
New to SDS? Learn how to register, submit documentation, complete the intake process and establish accommodations at Texas Tech.
Current Student Accommodations
Request Letters of Accommodation, manage your approved accommodations and review your responsibilities each semester.
Documentation Guidelines
Review the documentation SDS uses to understand disability-related functional limitations and accommodation needs.
Scholarships
Find information about SDS and TECHniques Center scholarships, application information and other scholarship opportunities.
Assistance Animals
Learn about service animals, emotional support animals, service animals in training and the forms and approval processes that may apply.
Student Resources & FAQs
Find answers to common questions along with accessible books and reading tools, transportation information, videos and other student resources.
Accommodated Testing
Review testing accommodations, scheduling procedures, AIM instructions and what to expect when using accommodated testing.
Housing & Dining Accommodations
Request disability-related housing or dining accommodations and find the forms needed to begin the process.
More SDS Services
Some accommodations and academic needs require additional coordination. Use these resources for specific services and processes.
- Temporary Accommodations — accommodations for temporary injuries and short-term conditions.
- Note-Taking Accommodations — supplemental note-taking services and information for volunteer notetakers.
- Interpreting & Realtime Transcription — interpreting and realtime transcription services for approved students.
- Course Substitution Requirements — eligibility and requirements for disability-related course substitution requests.
- Reduced Course Load — requirements and procedures for requesting a disability-related reduced course load.
- Appeals & Complaints — appeal an SDS decision or learn how to file a disability discrimination complaint.
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Make a Difference for Texas Tech Students
Gifts to Student Disability Services help support programs and resources that enhance the academic experience of students with disabilities at Texas Tech.
Your support can help SDS continue providing services and opportunities that contribute to student success.
About Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services promotes each student's learning experience by providing programs and services for students with disabilities and education of the campus community on issues related to students' disabilities.
Accommodations are determined individually based on each student's disability-related needs. SDS also works with faculty, staff and campus partners to support the effective implementation of accommodations and improve accessibility across the university.
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Recognition
Texas Tech and Student Disability Services have received recognition for programs and resources supporting students with disabilities.
Helpful Resources
Contact SDS
Student Disability Services
130 Weeks Hall
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806.742.2405
Email:sds@ttu.edu
Student Disability Services
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Address
130 Weeks Hall, MS 45007 | Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2405 -
Fax
806.742.4837 -
Email
sds@ttu.edu