Students with Permanent Disabilities

The SSD Administrative Office is the first stop for all students who are looking for services, temporary or permanent.  Staff here will assist the student with general information about all SSD services, as well as the required paperwork and applicable documentation.  Services are available to regularly enrolled students with a verified disability and are free, voluntary, and confidential.

SSD staff, in consultation with the student, will determine what academic accommodations will allow the student access to the University's educational opportunities.  Accommodations are individually tailored to meet the students's disability-related needs and are based on the student's current, functional limitations and the requirements of the specific classes in which the student is enrolled.

Students with learning and related disabilities should consult first with our Learning Disabilities Specialist for applicable documentation and accommodation information.  For detailed information see "Applying for Services".

This office arranges for Sign Language Interpreters for academic support and provides referral to on-campus departments, services, and community agencies.  Priority enrollment information and application forms are also available in the SSD Administrative office.  Approval is based on disability documentation.  Fee processing for students whose registration or parking fees are sponsored by the State Department of Rehabilitation or similar agencies is also provided by this office.

Please remember:  A written, signed Student Data and Request for Accommodation and applicable documentation, such as a physician's certification, are necessary when making a request for accommodations.