Lab assistants provide hands on assistance such as lifting objects or describing visual materials. They are not enrolled in the course, nor are they responsible for course work. Students are expected to make the initial contact with their instructors to discuss their abilities and the type of classroom adaptations that are necessary. It is also the students responsibility the office one week in advance regarding their need for lab arrangements. Students with disabilities are the employers and set wages, hours, job duties, and conditions for employment.
Positions are either full time or part time.
Though the Disability Services Office is NOT the employer, we do serve as a liaison between the assistant and the student. The Disability Services Office assists in posting job descriptions and maintains a file of attendant applications. On Campus transportation needs for students with either a temporary or permanent mobility impairment can be facilitated by the Disability Services Office. Parking and Transportation Services provides a lift-equipped bus, whose driver is instructed on specific student needs by the Disability Services Office. For students who have their own vehicle, designated parking permits are available.