Student Disability Resource Center
Contact the SDRC
Phone | (909) 607-7419
Email | sdrc@claremont.edu
Student Disability Resource Center
Main Office & Testing Center
175 E. 8th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Overflow & Workshops
Tranquada Student Services Center
1st Floor, 757 College Way
Claremont, CA 91711
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm
Fridays 8am-8pm
Testing Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8am-9:30pm
Fridays 8am-7:30pm
7C Disability Offices
Students receive accommodation approval through their home campus disability/accessibility services office. These offices review documentation, determine eligibility, issue official accommodation letters, and help students request changes or additional support during the semester.
Faculty should also contact the student’s home campus disability coordinator with questions about accommodation letters, implementation, student privacy, or concerns about how an accommodation may apply to a specific course.
Use your home campus disability office for:
- Requesting new or additional accommodations
- Reviewing accommodation eligibility and documentation
- Sending official accommodation letters through AIM
- Clarifying approved accommodations
- Discussing accommodation concerns with faculty
- Questions about disability-related attendance flexibility, recording accommodations, or retroactive accommodation requests
Contact your home campus disability/accessibility services office for accommodation approvals, documentation, and support.
7C Disability Offices
Exam Proctoring
Students approved for testing accommodations can schedule exams through AIM. Exam requests should be submitted as early as possible and at least three business days before the scheduled exam date. Students are encouraged to schedule all exams at the beginning of each semester when possible.
Students must select all pre-approved testing accommodations they intend to use for each exam. If specialized software or assistive technology is needed, students should note those needs in the comments section when submitting the request through AIM. Students should check AIM before their exam to confirm the date, time, and assigned testing location.
Exam Locations
Main Office: 757 College Way, Claremont, inside the Tranquada Building.
Testing Center: 175 E. 8th Street, Claremont, across from the Tranquada Building in the former Huntley Bookstore space.
Late Requests and Late Arrival
Students are permitted up to two late exam requests per semester. Additional late requests may be denied. Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late will have their exam canceled and will need faculty approval before SDRC can administer the exam, subject to availability.
Before Your Exam
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
- Bring a valid photo ID.
- Bring only faculty-approved testing materials.
- Silence phones and turn off alarms.
- Check in phones, smart watches, Meta glasses, and other personal items with SDRC staff or the proctor.
During Your Exam
Notify the proctor immediately if you run into a problem. Restroom breaks, food and beverages, computer use, and other testing needs are handled according to exam rules and approved accommodations.
Notetaking Service
Students approved for notetaking support can access notes through AIM once they are uploaded by the peer note-taker.
For Students Receiving Notes
Students approved for notetaking support can request a peer note-taker through their accessibility or student support office, or through the designated request form. Once assigned, notes are uploaded into AIM and made available for students to download. Students receiving notes should continue taking their own notes when possible. Peer notes are meant to support learning and provide access to course content, not replace class engagement.
Students receiving notes should know:
- Notes are uploaded into AIM.
- Student identity is kept confidential.
- Students should continue taking their own notes when possible.
- Missing, delayed, or unclear notes should be reported to SDRC.
For Peer Note-Takers
Peer note-takers support approved students by attending class and submitting clear, complete, and organized notes after each class session. Notes should capture key concepts, definitions, and important information discussed in class. Peer note-takers should upload notes into AIM in a timely manner, ideally within 24 hours of the lecture. Notes should not be shared directly with students.
Peer note-takers should know:
- Notes are submitted through AIM.
- Notes should be uploaded after each class meeting.
- Notes should be clear, complete, organized, and legible.
- Note-taker identities are kept confidential.
- Peer note-takers should identify a backup note-taker if they miss class.
- Consistent late submissions, missing notes, or failure to meet expectations may result in removal from the role.
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology includes tools and services that help students access course materials, participate in class, and complete academic work more independently.
Students who are approved through their home campus accessibility or disability services office may be eligible for assistive technology support. Services are coordinated based on approved accommodations, student needs, and course requirements.
Once approved, services may be delivered in class or through designated platforms. There is no cost to students for approved assistive technology services.
Assistive Technology Services
- Professional notetaking support
- Live captioning
- Transcription
- Text-to-speech tools
- Reading and writing support tools
- Other accessibility solutions based on approved needs
Available Tools
Messenger Pigeon / Habitat Learn
Habitat Learn provides professional notetaking, live captioning, and transcription services to support students in accessing course content and participating fully in class. Students receive accurate, organized notes and real-time lecture access to help them stay engaged, review material, and keep up with coursework.
Speechify
Speechify is a text-to-speech tool that converts written content into natural-sounding audio. Students can listen to textbooks, articles, PDFs, study guides, and other course documents anytime, making it easier to absorb information, stay focused, and learn in a way that works best for them.
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is a literacy and learning support tool that helps students access and interact with course materials through text-to-speech, study aids, and reading and writing support features. Students can listen to digital documents, highlight key information, take notes, and use built-in tools to improve comprehension and organization.
Students should contact their home campus accessibility or disability services office to begin the request and approval process.
Services
The SDRC Main Office and Testing Center are located at 175 E. 8th Street. Additional testing space and workshops are held at 757 College Way. Students should check their AIM portal before each exam to confirm their assigned testing location.
Request swipe access to SDRC spaces through this request form here.