Disabled students that arrive at UCLA do so with the skills, inner resources, and ambition needed to be a great success. The Center for Accessible Education will work closely with you to identify reasonable accommodations for your time as a Nursing Student.
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 your Disability Specialist and tap into the knowledge and support available to navigate your UCLA experience.
General FAQs
Is there a specific CAE Disability Specialist for School of Nursing students?
Yes, in an effort to respond to the nuanced and unique needs of professional students, CAE has identified specific point individuals for certain professional programs. For the School of Nursing, students are assigned to CAE's Disability Specialist for Graduate and Professional Students, who is currently being hired. For questions or concerns, please reach out to caeintake@saonet.ucla.edu.
Do my approved accommodations apply to clinical settings?
Approved classroom accommodations may not necessarily translate to the clinical environment. Students with classroom accommodations don’t always require accommodations for clinical rotations.
If accommodations are required for clinical settings, reaching out at as soon as possible in advance of the term is recommended as implementation processes can vary based on the location of the rotation. However, you are able to register or request accommodations at any time. If you have any questions or concerns about clinical accommodations you are encouraged to reach out to your CAE Disability Specialist.
Your CAE Disability Specialist will work closely with School of Nursing contacts including the clinical coordinator of your program to implement approved clinical accommodations.
I want my accommodations to be kept private. Are accommodations kept confidential?
Accommodations are only shared on a need to know basis related to implementation. For clinical accommodations, your accommodations will be shared with the appropriate faculty and clinical coordinator for your program. In regards to information about your registration with the CAE, your record with the office is protected by FERPA. You can ask your CAE Disability Specialist about how FERPA relates to your registration. Lastly, all registered CAE students have the right to talk to their professors about their accommodations if they wish to.