06/18/2026
"Can't our IT team just build something for this?"
It is a fair question. But student accessibility services are not just another administrative function. They sit at the intersection of compliance, student privacy, scheduling, and communication across students, faculty, and advisors.
What starts as a "simple tool" quickly becomes scheduling engines, workflow automation, document management, and compliance tracking. Before long, that side project is a full time product your team has to maintain.
Our latest blog breaks down where homegrown systems fall short and the questions every institution should ask before deciding to build or buy.
The real question is not "Can we build it?" It is "Are we setting our students up for success?"
Read the full post here: https://www.clockworks.ca/post/why-in-house-built-student-management-systems-fall-short-for-accessibility-services
