The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are two primary pieces of Federal Legislation which mandate that reasonable accommodations must be provided for qualified college students with disabilities. Students who have a continuing status and are registered with OSD are eligible for priority registration. Priority registration is never advertised in the schedule of classes. It is the student s responsibility to check with OSD on a semester basis for priority registration dates. OSD Assistive Technology is available in MH102 for students who have visual, hearing, physical and learning disabilities.
OSD lab consists of desktop and laptop computers with assistive software.
Students have a variety of adaptive resources available throughout the campuses. OSD coordinates efforts with the Facilities Department and Public Safety to ensure access for students with physical disabilities to facilities, programs and academics throughout each semester. Most buildings have ramps, and many of the restroom facilities have been adapted for use by persons with disabilities. Most buildings now have elevators or chair lifts. Arrangements can be made for students who need routine assistance, i.e., injections, examinations, and laboratory tests.