About

Mission, Vision, & Goals

Mission

The mission of Disability Services (DS) is to promote equal access to all university programs and activities for students with disabilities. DS provides institution-wide advisement, consultation, and training on disability-related topics, and collaborates with partners to identify and remove barriers to foster an accessible campus. DS offers student learning, development, and success through a holistic approach, and provides individual services and facilitates accommodations to students with disabilities.

Vision

Disability Services will strive to become a model program serving students with disabilities in higher education.

Goals

Promote wholistic student development which will shape student identities (including disability) and influence how they engage the world.
Create a campus climate which fosters respect for and appreciation of the inherent worth of all individuals through consultation, collaboration, outreach, and university engagement.
Facilitate accessibility through the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Disability Services Rights & Responsibilities

Disability Services the right to:

Identify and establish appropriate accommodations for courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities.

Request and receive appropriate documentation that supports the need for reasonable accommodations prior to them being initiated.

Deny accommodation requests if the accommodation would fundamentally change the program or course, or if the request is unwarranted.

Expect students and faculty to work cooperatively with DS to facilitate reasonable accommodations.

Be treated respectfully by all students and faculty.

Disability Services the responsibility to:

Provide or arrange reasonable accommodations for students in collaboration with the faculty and the students.

Determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Ensure confidentiality of records and communications, except when legally required or necessary to prevent harm to the student or others.

Communicate procedures clearly to the students and faculty.

Make referrals to campus resources or community agencies when appropriate.

Help students with disabilities recognize their strengths and limitations while equipping them with self-advocacy skills.

Treat all students and faculty respectfully.