Services for Students with Learning/Physical/Psychological Disabilities
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities coordinates support services and recommends “reasonable academic adjustments” based on the needs of qualified students as supported by documentation that is appropriate and current (within 3 years). The Office is responsible for promoting access to facilities and programs, ensuring equal educational opportunities, acting as an informational and referral source, providing counseling and serving as a liaison between faculty and student.
The availability of and process for determining information regarding reasonable accommodations for employees and visitors to the University can be found in the Human Resources website at www.sju.edu/resources/humanresources/discrimination.
- Extended time to take examinations
- Testing in a distraction free environment
- Exams provided in alternative formats
- Alternative to computer-scored answer sheets
- Classes relocated to accessible locations
- Sign-language interpreters provided when appropriate
- Note-takers
- Books on tape
- Assistive technology: Kurzweil 1000/3000, Optelec CCTV, Screen readers, Zoom text, Text Help, Inspiration software, AlphaSmarts, Dragon Naturally Speaking-Preferred, FM Loop systems, tape recorders and four-track players
Note: At times, based on the specific facts and circumstances presented, the University may offer services and/or reasonable accommodations to those not covered by the ADA on a case-by-case basis (e.g. certain temporary disabilities or pregnancy.