Register with The Office of Disability Services
Recognized Disabilities
The Office of Disability Services recognizes 7 types of disabilities:
- Visually Impaired or Blind
- Hard of Hearing or Deaf
- Learning Disorder (LD) or
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
- Orthopedic Disabilities
- Psychological Disorders
- Speech Impairment
- Medical Impairments
Candidate Responsibilities
- You will be required to submit medical or other diagnostic records pertaining to your disability and limitations. You may be required to participate in additional evaluations if documentation is outdated or if requesting accommodations not supported in your current documentation.
- You are expected to make timely and appropriate disclosures and written requests for need modifications, including classroom adaptations, test modifications, tutoring, interpreters, taped or enlarged texts, etc.
- You must demonstrate appropriate and responsible levles of self-help in obtaining and arranging for accommodations or auxiliary aids. This includes applying for funding for specialized support services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or other agencies, as needed.
Eligibility
Please compile appropriate documentation based on the guidelines below and complete the Voluntary Disclosure Form.
Documentation Guidelines
Mail or fax the documents to the Office of Disability Services.