Welcome to Pomona’s Student Resources Page for students with disabilities. We all need support sometimes, and there are people who care about you. Pomona College strives to create and maintain inclusive, accessible, and usable environments. On these pages, you will find information and resources to assist you during your time here.
If you have a medical emergency or psychiatric emergency, please call 911. Be sure the 911 operator knows you have a disability, and any other information that may be relevant for first responders or your safety, including your race, gender, or other information to prevent miscommunication or additional trauma.
If it is difficult for you to communicate in a crisis or you are concerned about using 911, consider having a letter or ID card that explains your disability or any of your characteristics that may alarm people trying to help you (e.g., if you make "odd" noises or don't like being touched), and what you may need (e.g., "tell me before you touch me"). See examples of cards/letters for people who stutter , who are autistic, or who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
Bring your insurance card, ID, and any important papers, including a psychiatric advanced directive or safety plan. Also, consider having a friend, family member, or ally with you when you make the call or go to the emergency room. We want you to be safe and supported.
ARS Peer Student Assistant
Not in crisis, but need to talk to a peer? The Student Support & Technical Assistant of Accessibility Resources and Services (SSTAARS) serves as a liaison between our office and the Pomona student body and provides supplemental support for students registered with the Accessibility Resources and Services (ARS) Office. They are here to answer general inquiries related to ARS, facilitate workshops and 1:1 meetings that address topics including but not limited to:
- Time management
- Notetaking skills
- Test taking strategies
- Navigating ARS procedures with respect to accommodations (i.e. requesting accommodations, scheduling exams, etc.)
- Navigating Accessibility Information Management system (AIM)
- Ability Ally Trainings
To schedule a meeting with our SSTAARS Peer, please email StudentARS@pomona.edu
ARS & Center for Speaking, Writing, and the Image (CSWIM)
For students registered with ARS, you are eligible for enhanced writing support options designed to better meet your learning needs at CSWIM. These expanded supports are intended to help you engage in writing tasks with greater comfort, structure, and continuity.
- Extended Writing Sessions
- Schedule an extended session—1.5 hours— with a CSWIM writing partner instead of a standard 50-minute appointment. Please contact CSWIM directly or visit their scheduling page to get started.
- Schedule an extended session—1.5 hours— with a CSWIM writing partner instead of a standard 50-minute appointment. Please contact CSWIM directly or visit their scheduling page to get started.
- Consistent Writing Partner (Twice Weekly)
- You may choose to work with the same writing partner on a regular basis, with the option to meet up to two times per week. This consistency can help build a supportive routine and allow your writing partner to better understand your goals and writing process. You can book your recurring appointments by submitting the Regular CSWIM Partner request form.
If you have any questions about these new options or your ARS accommodations, feel free to reach out to the ARS office, please email disability@pomona.edu.