Student assistants and work-study employees are vital to the functioning of the University. These jobs are advertised through Student Employment. In addition, Student Employment actively seeks community job opportunities. This goal is consistent with university policy and with federal and state laws. Staff specialists meet with students individually to plan and arrange for appropriate services.
Staff also work with the community to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers.
It is the student's responsibility to initiate the request for services from Disability Support Services. Students are encouraged to consult community agencies for services outside the scope of Educational Support Programs, including attendant care, mobility training, and rehabilitation services. All EOP students are offered support services designed to assist them in overcoming the many obstacles that a new educational and social environment may present. The various services are described below. CAT students benefit from the Summer CAT Connection, in addition to an orientation week of workshops prior to the start of the fall semester, covering topics from basic skill development to campus resources.