SDS Spotlight
Helen Park Jameson
- Manager of Intercultural Programs, Office of International Students and Scholars
- Diagnosed with dyslexia in 3rd grade
- "I am successful at what I do, because I focus on my unique set of strengths, and have learned both to ask for accommodations and to overcome obstacles. "
Director's Welcome
The Student Disability Services at the University of Iowa endeavors to ensure a fair learning environment where students are able to succeed based on their own efforts and initiative, unhampered in their academic pursuits by disadvantages associated with their particular disability.
Our staff members work with students, faculty, and other resources of the university to coordinate accommodations for which students are entitled under federal legislation. In doing so we affirm the worth of each individual and the spirit of diversity inherent in an inclusive university.
In all our professional interactions we strive to provide clear, timely information, and to be supportive of our students as they pursue their education. We encourage self-advocacy for students and will assist faculty in meeting the needs of all University of Iowa students.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff.
What is BrowseAloud?
BrowseAloud is free software that reads web pages out loud. It can help anyone who has difficulty reading on-line, including people with mild visual impairments, low literacy, English as a second language, or learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.