Apply for CAS Services

Students seeking academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must apply for services with the Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) to determine eligibility. Students qualified for academic accommodations will receive access plans and should meet with each course professor during office hours, to review and discuss accommodations. For more information, call 540-831-6350 or email cas@radford.edu.

How to Apply for Services with CAS (only need to do this one time)

  1. Go to the CAS Application for Services form
  2. Complete the CAS Application for Services form
  3. Upload documentation if available
  4. After completing, click on the "submit" button
  5. Students will receive an email confirming submission (if no email is received, contact CAS at cas@radford.edu or 540-831-6350).

Then What?

  1. The CAS Application for Services form will be reviewed by a CAS Access Specialist, who will reach out to the student to schedule an interview within a week
  2. The student and the Access Specialist will discuss and decide on specific accommodations
  3. The student will receive an email listing the accommodations decided on during the interview process
  4. The student will log into their Access CAS account to create and submit a semester request, deciding what approved accommodations they want to use for which of their courses.
  5. The Specialist will approve the semester request in Access CAS and create the student's semester Access Plan.
  6. The student will receive an email that their semester Access Plan is ready. The Access Plan will be available for the student to review in Access CAS (the student does not sign it at this time)
  7. The student's instructors will receive an email making them aware the student will contact them to discuss accommodations
  8. Once the student meets with Instructors, discusses and agrees upon the accommodations, the student and the professor need to electronically sign the semester's ACCESS plan.

Accommodations are not in place until BOTH the student and the instructor have met and agreed to the accommodations, and signed the Access Plan.  

 

CAS Student Agreement

Student Agreement

Accommodations and services are made available by following CAS policies and procedures.

CAS Students who are requesting accommodations for the current semester, agree and understand the following regarding the receiving and use of accommodations. 

It is understood:

  • Each semester, the student will submit a request to use their accommodations through the CAS online system, Access CAS. 
  • If at any time a student feels he/she may need additional/new or modified accommodations the student should schedule an appointment with their CAS Access Specialist to discuss.
  • The student is responsible for contacting each instructor to schedule a time to meet and discuss semester accommodations in a timely manner. (We ask students to meet with professors/instructors as part of learning to be a self-advocate, but at any time, the student or faculty can request a CAS Access Specialist to attend the meeting).
  • Once student meets with Instructor(s), discusses the accommodations, and agree, both student and instructor must e-sign their copy of the Access Plan.

 

  • Accommodations are not in place for a course until BOTH the student and the instructor have met and agreed to the accommodations and e-signed the Access Plan.
  • Accommodations are not retroactive but can be requested at any time in the semester, and for any course type.
  •  All materials acquired through accommodations are for the student's use only. Students will not copy, duplicate, distribute or alter the materials received. This includes any type of recordings and/or class transcripts. 

 

  • CAS approved accommodations remove barriers to learning and are required.
  • Instructors may provide additional accommodations, but these would not be viewed as “required”.
  • If it is determined that a student is using an accommodation inappropriately (i.e. sharing audio recordings with others) the accommodation can and may be revoked for the rest of the semester for a course. The student would be notified if such actions were being considered.
  • Students are qualified for accommodations based on standard practices, a student interview and supporting documentation. The Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) accepts COPIES of documentation only (no originals). Under some circumstances, students understand they may be required to submit additional documentation to support requests.

             

For questions about Access CAS or CAS services, please contact CAS at 540-831-6350, cas@radford.edu or stop by the CAS office at 325 Russell Hall.

Documentation Guidelines

The diagnosis alone is not enough to establish eligibility for accommodations under the ADA. There must also be evidence of a “substantial limitation” in one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, caring for self, performing manual tasks, working or learning. These guidelines are provided to help the evaluating professional document his/her findings in a manner that meets requirements of the ADA and supports the request for accommodations.

If documentation is available, such as: an IEP, 504, Psychological Evaluation, Service Plan, Medical Documentation, Audiogram, Vision Test, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Documentation (VA), please share it with your CAS Coordinator. 

*Any diagnosis written on a prescription pad will not be accepted.   

Evaluation reports and documentation support the determination of appropriate accommodations.  A CAS Access Specialist could ask for these documents to be shared at any time.  Best practice in the event for more information would be to have this paperwork readily available.  

Vital information from an outside professional may support the request for accommodations and answer a variety of questions:

  • The diagnoses in which accommodations are being requested (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual code, if applicable)
  • Previous history of the condition and prognosis
  • Description of current functional limitations. Description must include an explanation of how the diagnosis substantially limits a major life activity.
  • Address the severity of the condition and the impact it has in the learning environment where accommodations are being requested
  • Recommendations. Specific recommendations for accommodations and a rationale for why each accommodation is recommended. However, the Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) will determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations applicable to Radford University.

Recommendations from professionals with a working knowledge of the individual’s history will provide valuable information for the review process. Professional recommendations congruent with the mission and services offered by CAS will be given serious consideration. 

 

YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR Documentation INFORMATION when applying for CAS Services

  1. Complete the CAS Application for Services form.
  2. Upload your documentation.
  3. Click submit.
  4. Students will receive an email confirming submission (if no email is received, contact CAS at cas@radford.edu or 540-831-6350).                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

 

Quest Accommodation Information

Quest is the campus orientation for new and transfer students.

If you need accommodations during Quest, please notify New Student and Family Programs at orientation@radford.edu

Quest is an excellent time to set up a meeting with a CAS Access Specialist. Contact CAS at 540-831-6350 to schedule an appointment. 

The meeting is an interactive process between the specialist and student to discuss any challenges the student may face in the classroom and/or around campus. 

The Access Specialist can request additional documentation to qualify a requested accommodation. The Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) can provide a referral for Psycho-Educational Testing Centers and other resources.

Freshmen and Transfer Students Information

If you have completed and submitted all paperwork using the CAS Application for Services online form .

NOW WHAT?

  1. The CAS Application for Services online form will be reviewed by a CAS Access Specialist. Student will receive an email (RU email) asking student to set up a time for an interview appointment.
  2. During the interview appointment, the student and the CAS Access Specialist will discuss and decide on specific accommodations.
  3. The student will receive an email listing the accommodations decided on during the interview process
  4. The student will log into their Access CAS account to create and submit a semester request, deciding what approved accommodations they want to use for which of their courses.
  5. The Specialist will approve the semester request in Access CAS and create the student's semester Access Plan
  6. The student will receive an email that the accommodations have been approved. The Access Plan will be available for the student to review in ACCESS CAS (the student does not sign it at this time).
  7. The student's instructors will receive an email making them aware the student will contact them to discuss accomodations.
  8. Once the student meets with instructors, discussed accommodations, and all have agreed, the student will electronically sign the semester's Access Plan.

 

Psycho-Educational Testing Sites

On Campus Testing Sites

AgencyAddressContactAssessmentsOther information
Center for Assessment & Psychological Services (CAPS)5201 CHBS Building
PO Box 6946
Radford, VA 24142
540-831-5019
  • LD Evaluations
  • ADHD Evaluations
  • Full Battery Testing
  • Psycho-Educational Reports
  • Comprehensive Assessment: $350-600 (range)
  • Intervention/Therapy Session: $10-90
  • Does not accept third party insurance.

Off Campus Testing Sites

Agency
Address
Contact
Assessments
Other Information
Counseling & Psychological Services of the Cooper House305 Washington St SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-552-3046
  • ADHD Evaluations
  • LD Evaluations
  • Full Battery Assessments
  • Psycho-Educational Testing
  • Depression/Anxiety Evaluation
 
Counseling Associates of SWVA, Inc.200 Professional Park Dr. Suite 1
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-552-1402
  • LD Evaluations
  • ADHD Evaluations
ADHD Support Groups
Psychological Services Center (Virginia Tech)3110 Prices Ford Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24061                               
540-231-6914
  • LD Evaluations
  • ADHD Evaluations
  • Sliding fee scale depending on individuals financial situation
  • Autism Clinic
The Cascade Group200 Professional Park Dr. Suite 4
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-951-4800
  • Anxiety/Depression Evaluation
Individual and group counseling
Developmental Assessment Center3812 Concord Place Suite C
Roanoke, VA 24018
540-989-6360
  • LD Evaluations
  • ADHD Evaluations
  • Intellectual Assessment
  • Achievement Testing
Comprehensive Assessment may vary but average cost is $