Purpose of Accessibility Services (ASO):
To provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and learning differences in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Disability is defined broadly as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Necessary Documentation for Accommodation Requests:
- Complete the ASO intake/request form.
- Submit documentation of your disability completed by an appropriate professional, preferably within the last five years.
- Older documentation will be considered if recent documentation is not available.
- Guidelines for documentation and qualifications for diagnosticians are available on the Accessibility Services webpage linked here. This will assist your diagnostician in preparing your professional documentation of disability.
Time Frame for Processing Accommodations:
- It is recommended to request accommodations at least 1 week before the start of each semester or as soon as the need arises.
- Delays in providing information can lead to delayed accommodation approval.
- The typical processing time is 1-2 weeks.
- During peak times at the beginning of the semester, wait times may be extended by an additional 1-2 weeks due to the high volume of requests.
- Intake/request forms are processed in the order they are received.
- The ASO will review requests/documentation and contact students for clarification if needed.
Meeting with the ASO Coordinator:
- In-person or remote meetings with the ASO Coordinator are recommended to discuss accommodations, expectations, and answer questions.
- To schedule a meeting, email hodgej@grayson.edu or call 903-463-8751.
Notification of Approved Accommodations:
- Once accommodations are approved, the ASO will notify the professors of the student's current courses.
- Professors may need up to one week after receiving notice to arrange the accommodations.
- ASO will send a Letter of Accommodation to the student email address after his/her professors are notified.
How to Submit Documentation:
- File upload link in this form.
- In-person at the Main Campus (Denison): Testing Center (SSC-201)
- In-person at the South Campus (Van Alstyne): Tammi Ross, South Campus Office Coordinator or Marina Khalaf, South Campus Testing Coordinator (SB-121)
- Email: hodgej@grayson.edu or accessibility@grayson.edu
Contact Information for Appointments:

Jeffri Johnson Hodge at hodgej@grayson.edu or 903-463-8751 for appointments at either campus.
Please enter your Vikings email address (@vikings.grayson.edu) for communication. Individuals not yet accepted to Grayson College and requesting accommodations for entrance exams may use a personal email address.