Support Networks

The University of Iowa strives to ensure an equitable learning environment for all students inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you have a physical, cognitive and neurological, mental, hearing, food, sight, visible, or invisible differing ability level, we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation to provide you a world-class learning environment.

• Student Disability Services
• Accessibility and Assistive Technology
• Center for Disabilities and Development
• Transit Service/Bionic Bus
• Goodwill of the Heartland
• University of Iowa Housing and Dining, Special Diets and Registered Dietitian
• Student Organizations
  • Active Minds
  • Best Buddies
  • Hawkeye Sparkles
  • The Diabetes Link
  • UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness (UISDAA)

Areas of Study

Iowa offers more than 200 Areas of Study for undergraduates, including some that focus on the social, cultural, historical, and political aspects of disability.

• Disability Studies

Education and Advocacy

• State of Iowa, Office of Persons with Disabilities
• State of Iowa, Office of Deaf Services
• Council on Disability Awareness
• Faculty & Staff Disability Services
• Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC)
• UI Center for Human Rights

Financial Aid and Scholarships

To supplement the cost of attending the University, start your scholarship search with the UI Office of Student Financial Aid and adding the University of Iowa to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional resources include:

• UI Scholarships—Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships based on academic merit and/or financial need.
• Types of Student Financial Aid
• How to Apply for Financial Aid at Iowa

Pre-College Programs and Community Resources

Contact the Office of Access and Support for information about summer programs for students who are members of this group.

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