Disability Services
Our Office of Disability Services is committed to upholding the Americans with Disabilities Laws and the Rehabilitation Act (ADA) of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and promotes the removal of barriers for all students with disabilities in their pursuit of academic success. Our office is dedicated to ensuring that our students with disabilities have equal access to university programs, accommodations and activities. Our office also publishes important information on disability accessibility that is electronically accessible via the university’s website. We are committed to helping students with documented disabilities through a variety of services, including providing, arranging and coordinating accommodations for participation in courses, programs and campus activities. Likewise, we review submitted documentation, establish that students are eligible for disability services, determine their reasonable accommodations and provide support and advocacy.
We work with students who have documented physical, psychological or intellectual impairments. Documented disabilities may fall under the following categories:
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Visual Impairments
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hearing Impairments
- Learning Disabilities
- Medical Disabilities
- Mobility Disabilities
- Psychological Impairments
Students requesting accommodations must self-identify and are required to submit documentation of the disability to verify and determine eligibility for services. The documentation must include a medical or psychological diagnosis from a certified professional. All information submitted is treated in a confidential manner and does not become a part of the student’s university file.
Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, alternative testing, proctored examinations, extended time on assignments, priority registration, adaptive equipment, interpreter services and reasonable residential housing in accordance with the university’s guidelines. In the same manner, our students are encouraged to request services at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of classes, to ensure the availability of services and allow for timely and effective processing of requests.
We are committed to educating the entire campus about diversity and inclusivity; and, ensuring that these opportunities include students with disabilities. Activities and events sponsored by the office, include semester, Disability Awareness Forums, Disability Mixers and “Chat and Chews.”