At Emory University, formal legal accommodations and standard accessibility plans are handled by the Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) [1]
Students begin by submitting Emory’s Student Registration Form and uploading available supporting documentation. Students then meet with a DAS Accommodation Specialist for a Welcome Meeting, where their barriers and potential accommodations are discussed. [1]
Also, Emory has specifically addressed sensory-friendly events and environments for neurodivergent students through its accessibility programming. The university has offered training on designing sensory-friendly events, including consideration of accessibility in events, classes, office hours, and other campus spaces. [2]
Housing Accommodation
Emory offers disability-related housing accommodations, including:[3]
Housing accommodations are determined individually and depend on available space.
Emory Sensory Studio
The Sensory Studio is an Emory student organization located at 201 Dowman Drive that provides a non-judgmental, accessible space focused on self-regulation, stress relief, and sensory play activities.
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[1] See, e.g, https://accessibility.emory.edu/students-accommodations/index.html
[2] https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/10/emory-accessibility-services-offers-workshops-nov-10-14-support-those-disabilities
[3] https://housing.emory.edu/housing-options/accessibility.html