The objective of the Office of Disability and Support Services is to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable and appropriate accommodations and services which eliminate barriers and enable them to meet college requirements. Because the college and departmental requirements are implemented for sound pedagogic and academic reasons, it is not the policy of the college to waive requirements. Students may request modifications to their academic program through the Office of Disability and Support Services and may petition the Committee on Leaves and Privileges. All disability related accommodations and services provided for a student, faculty or staff member with a disability are paid for by Vassar College unless otherwise indicated.
All personal services are the responsibility of the individual with a disability.
Accessible computer workstations are also available in the computing labs. It is the student's responsibility to provide any equipment needed for personal use or study. The Office of Disability and Support Services will provide information to help students make arrangements for personal care attendants. Disability and Support Services does not provide long-term attendant care for students, however, we do assist students in securing additional housing space for attendants if necessary. In rare circumstances, if there is a need for emergency or short-term attendant care, we may assist a student with a modest stipend to help defray expenses.