Disability Services exist to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn to their fullest abilities. Services provided by the Disability Services Office includes note takers, interpreters, scribes, arranging optimum classroom seating [both placement and types of chairs and desks], enlarged print books, extended testing times, counseling, and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

Reasonable accommodations for person with disabilities will be made to ensure access to academic programs services and employment in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. College programs and facilities are designed to be accessible to students with disabilities. Each campus has designated parking and special restroom facilities for these students. Support services also will aid students with disabilities with career planning, financial aid, personal counseling and placement. The College staff works with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other service agencies to assist students with disabilities through available local community resources.

It is the student's responsibility to contact the campus Disability Services Advisor prior to each semester to request accommodations; any information shared will be kept confidential unless that student authorizes release and exchange of specified information. Requests for accommodations and documentation of disability must be received one month prior to enrollment for the next. academic term. Additional time may be required for some requests. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

The Disability Services coordinators have prepared a booklet entitled "ADWEDS: A Guide for Students, Faculty, and Staff." The booklet defines disabilities, has a question and answer section, and then describes the various types of possible accommodations. For a copy of this booklet please contact the Disability Services Office.

How Do I Contact Student Disability Services?
Call us for an appointment or visit the office in room 1157F in Ivy Hall at 3101 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette. We open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Our phone is [765] 269-5615 or toll-free in Indiana [800] 669-4882, ext. 5615. Or e-mail the Disability Services Advisor.