Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is committed to creating an accessible academic environment. The team members in the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office will work with students, faculty and staff to determine reasonable accommodations for equal access to qualifying students with disabilities who request them. It is recommended that students seeking accommodations should contact the SAS office, by phone or email, as early as possible prior to the start of classes. Students may apply for SAS registration at any time throughout the semester, but allowing plenty of time will ensure that all accommodations are in place by the first day of classes. SAS staff will respond to calls and emails within 24 hours or on the following business day if the call or email was received outside of regular business hours. Students will then be guided through the SAS registration process.

Students who think they may have a disability, but who have never been evaluated, are encouraged to contact the SAS office for information on how to proceed. Diagnostic testing is not provided by the University, but a list of area specialists can be provided. Costs associated with evaluative testing are the responsibility of the student. Students needing temporary accommodations due to an injury or short-term illness should contact SAS as soon as possible to schedule a meeting.

Please see the forms in the sidebar for more information on documentation.

To start the registration process for either temporary or ongoing accommodations with Student Accessibility Services (SAS), a student must be accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

To complete your registration for accommodations, you must be a currently admitted student.

Students are encouraged to contact SAS prior to the start of the term.

Students must activate an account in the Accessible Information Management (AIM) system.

Students must provide comprehensive documentation of a disability and its effects on their environment. This allows the SAS staff to help determine how best to support you.

Once scheduled, students are asked to attend an interactive intake appointment to meet with a member of the SAS staff. Together, individualized accommodations are discussed.

Upon approval of academic accommodations, students must select professors to be notified of their accommodation(s).

Students are required to work collaboratively with faculty and staff regarding the provision of approved accommodations.

All communications will be through your ERAU email.  Students are encouraged to check their ERAU email regularly.


Student Accessibility Services (SAS) uses the confidential software online system Accessible Information Management (AIM) where application can be made and documentation can be uploaded and evaluated. 

Applying for the first time

  1. Go to the Accessible Information Management system
  2. Log in to ERNIE (if you are not yet logged in)
  3. Click link under “New Student?”
  4. Complete all questions
  5. Upload documentation
  6. Submit

Documentation will be reviewed by SAS for evaluation. SAS will contact you for an appointment for consultation.

Updating as current student

  1. Go to the Accessible Information Management system
  2. Log in to ERNIE (if you are not yet logged in)
  3. Select classes
  4. Select accommodations
  5. Submit

Accommodations request will be reviewed by SAS. Faculty notifications letters will be emailed upon approval.

All communications will be through your ERAU email.  Students are encouraged to check their ERAU email regularly.


Once the student’s application and supporting documents are submitted, a director will review the information and schedule a meeting with the student to discuss the student’s needs and, together, determine how Student Accessibility Services staff can determine appropriate reasonable accommodations. This is an interactive meeting that includes a review of the documents submitted and learning from the student what is necessary for access.

Accommodations are individualized based upon student needs and review of data. Accommodations may include (but are not limited to) academic accommodations, assistive technology, interpreting services, review of adaptive housing requests and testing accommodations.

Contact Us

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Location: Wellness Center (Building 500

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