Program has been significant in the provision of services to students with disabilities since 1972 when a small group of active and politically astute students with disabilities lobbied for increased institutional support of their needs. Their cause was advanced by passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which required elimination of obstacles for persons with disabilities in publically-supported institutions.
Program is driven by multiple mandates and legislative directives.
The Services for Students with Disabilities office also provides advisement and counseling, registration assistance, special parking, diagnostic assessment of learning disabilities, orientation and coordination with off campus agencies such as the Department of Rehabilitation. Lab Techs are on-hand to assist students with adaptive software applications. Staff will also host workshops of adaptive software applications, assist students with tests, taped text, braille books, and other accommodation services. Types of disabilities to be served are outlined in the policy and various other operational aspects are described including categories of expenditures made on behalf of the disabled campus population.