CAE's Mission
The mission of the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) is to create an accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Through a collaborative effort with faculty, staff, and students, the CAE facilitates academic accommodations, disability advocacy, and serves as an educational resource for the campus community.
Our Approach to Supporting You
The Center for Accessible Education serves thousands of our undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at UCLA. Students seeking reasonable accommodations or support services from The Center for Accessible Education are required to register with the office as early as possible so that you can work closely with a Disability Specialist and tap into the knowledge and support available to navigate your UCLA experience. The Center for Accessible Education will work closely with you to identify reasonable accommodations for your program.
Our Purpose
Students with disabilities that arrive at UCLA do so with the skills, inner resources, and ambition needed to be a great success. However, for some students with disabilities, negotiating university life and academic environments can be more challenging without the benefit of support. The Center for Accessible Education serves as a central resource on disability-related information for students, procedures, and services for the University student community. The Center for Accessible Education provides expertise in determining and implementing appropriate and reasonable accommodations for academics and housing. UCLA students with disabilities are fundamental to the diverse pillars of the University, and we work to support you in accessing the educational experience at UCLA.
Apply to CAE!
Ready to get started registering for accommodations and support from CAE? Start here! To fill out an application and begin the accommodation process, just select the application below that corresponds with your needs. Have questions about what you should do next? Just reach out to caeintake@saonet.ucla.edu.
Connect with the CAE
Stay up to date on new staffing for the office, different procedures for accommodations, and exciting additions to CAE services. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter below as well!
Upcoming Events
Join CAE at an upcoming drop-in (more information below) or for a workshop or presentation! We host different events around the year to educate about and support disability inclusion at UCLA. You can find more information on our event page below.
Important Dates for Fall 2025
The following are a few dates that students, faculty, and staff should be aware of as we approach the Fall 2025 quarter and Fall 2025 semester (Law School):
- Last Day to Complete the Intake Process for the Fall Semester (Law School Only): Friday, November 7th
- Application Priority Deadline for Fall Quarter Accommodations: Friday, November 14th
- Last Day to Schedule Exams for the Fall Quarter: Friday, November 21st
- Last Day to Complete Intake with CAE for Fall Quarter Accommodations: Friday, November 21st
Attend a Drop-In Session
To more quickly assist students, faculty, and staff with their questions about accommodations or resources offered by CAE, we host weekly drop-in sessions with various staff members. See the list of what we offer below, the days and times these sessions are offered, and how you can join.
Our Drop-In schedules may change from week to week. For an updated list of CAE Drop-In dates, times, and locations, please see our CAE Events & Important Dates calendar.
Disability Specialist Drop-In
Disability Specialist Drop-In - Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
A Disability Specialist will be available to answer quick questions about accommodations, registration with the CAE, accessibility of courses, and other general inquiries. Sessions are limited to 10 minutes to serve as many students as possible.
Please note:
- Already registered with an assigned specialist? Contact your specialist directly for personalized support and accommodation questions.
- Drop-ins are not for updating or modifying existing accommodations. Schedule an appointment with your specialist for accommodation changes.
- Best for: general questions, prospective students, or those new to the CAE.
To join these sessions, you can click the button below or use the Zoom Meeting ID 966 7564 1305.
Housing Accommodation Drop-In
CAE Housing Accommodations staff are happy to meet with students for virtual drop-in hours to answer quick questions or general inquiries you may have about accommodated housing at UCLA. To join these sessions, you can click the button below or use the Zoom Meeting ID 382 6085 082.
- Mondays from 11 am to 12 pm
Please reach out to caehousing@saonet.ucla.edu with any questions.
DGSOM Drop-In
All David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) students are encouraged to join DGSOM Director of Disability Services, Grace Clifford, and during virtual drop-in hours! She will be available to answer quick questions about accommodations, registration with the CAE, accessibility of courses, and any non-confidential questions you would like addressed. To join these sessions, you can click this associated links for each time below.
These drop in hours are for School of Medicine students only.
Jenny Biggers
- Monday evenings (5:00pm to 7:00pm) - Join via this Zoom link
Grace Clifford
- Tuesdays from 7:30am to 8:30am- Phone Only - Call 424.402.9864
- Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Join via this Zoom link
Testing Center Drop-In
The CAE Testing Center will offer virtual drop-in hours on to answer all of your CAE Testing Center and testing accommodation questions. To join these sessions, you can click on this card or use the Zoom Meeting ID 983 8329 9060.
Sessions are offered on the following schedule:
- Monday - Thursday at 12pm
