DAO Process
The three steps for getting registered with the DAO are: Complete an online application, Upload documentation, and what else?
Meet with DAO advisor for an Access Meeting.
Note: there are now 3 applications: Housing/Dining, Academic, and Temporary
This close-proximity transportation is available for students who have an injury
The Daytime Van Service.
Students with housing or dining requests related to their religious practices should contact this office
The Dean of Students Office or their Resident Dean
This resource is available for FAS faculty who request assistance with test proctoring during the term time.
The FAS Testing Center
DAO and this office partner in operating the FAS Testing Center
FAS Registrar's Office
If a student is already registered with DAO, but they want to request a new accommodation, they should contact this person
Their DAO Accessibility Advisor
A student should contact this person if they have a sudden injury on the weekend and can't access their housing
Their resident dean. They should also complete a DAO application that will be reviewed during our operating hours.
This category of animals allowed in residence are protected under the Fair Housing Act, but not the ADA
Assistance Animals/Therapy Animals/Emotional Support Animals
This type of learning was necessary during the pandemic, but is not an accommodation offered through the DAO
Remote. (However, we must explore all requests individually).
DAO may connect students with this campus resource if they need mental health treatment.
CAMHS
A student should do this if they don't have medical documentation and are requesting accommodations
Submit an application and schedule a consultation meeting.
A student should do this if they feel too sick to take their final exam
Go to HUHS and contact their Resident Dean for support.
The deadline for new housing accommodation requests for rising sophomores is at the end of this month
January (but we accept applications year-round. Housing accommodation implementation approved after the deadline is dependent on availability).
DAO hires students to facilitate this accommodation during class
Note-taking and/or lab assistance
This office provides guidance on complex accessibility issues university-wide and is a resource for faculty and staff who require accommodations.
University Disability Resources (UDR)
When a student disagrees with an accommodation decision made by the DAO and is concerned about discrimination, they should do this
Follow the grievance process outlined by UDR
A student should consult with this person if they have the flu and can't attend class
Resident Dean
Harvard Summer School students who need housing accommodations should consult with this office
Accessibility Services Office (ASO) in the Division of Continuing Education
DAO works with these staff members when students make requests for accessible furniture
Building Managers
DAO works with students in the following schools
Harvard College, GSAS, and SEAS
A family member visiting for commencement needs a wheelchair. They should go to this office
University Disability Resources
DAO manages housing accommodations for GSAS students. These two Harvard-sponsored housing options exist for GSAS students
GSAS Dorms and HUH housing
This accommodation requires faculty to work with students and document a plan for the semester for instances when a student may not be able to attend class because of the impact of their disability
Deadline and Attendance Adjustment (DAA)
This office works with FAS students who need Braille and alternative text formats
The Assistive Technology Center (ATC)