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OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Office for Students with Disabilities provides accommodations and services to ensure equal access to education as intended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Services include assistance with, but are not limited to, the following disabilities:  learning, physical, hearing, vision, or psychological.  For further information see the we site at http://www.sur.edu/pages5274.asp

The type of disability determines the appropriate accommodations.  Services may include:

  • Extended test time
  • Separate test location
  • Taped texts or books on tape from recording for the blind and dyslexic
  • Note takers
  • Test reader
  • Test scribe and/or use of computer
  • Priority registration
  • Elevator keys
  • Special seating
  • Enlarged print
  • Others as requested and approved

Students must identify themselves and provide appropriate documentation to be eligible for services. Documentation may include official medical diagnosis, psychological evaluations, etc.

Upon acceptance to Slippery Rock University, students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Disability Services, Linda M. Smith, at the office, which is located at 122 Bailey Library or e-mail her at linda.smith@sru.edu

 


STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OFFICE HOURS

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekdays

Telephone:  (724) 738-4877

Fax:  (724) 738-4399

(TDD) Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (724) 738-4501

 


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