Disability Services brochure

DISABILITYSERVICES

REMOVING BARRIERS TO MAKE THE CLASSROOM AND CAMPUS ACCESSIBLE

DISABILITY SERVICES www.uwstout.edu/disability-services

Disability Services

The Disability Services (DS) Of ce collaborates with the University in its commitment to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity and to embrace access to the University of Wisconsin – Stout community as a matter of equity and inclusion. The of ce provides the University with resources, education, and direct services to design a more welcoming and inclusive environment.

Steps to Equal Access

Values

Students will meet with a Disability Services staff member to have a conversation about the barriers experienced in the learning and/or living environments. The information shared is the cornerstone in determining means of equal access. In addition, written documentation of disability is required to support the student’s information. Specific documentation guidelines are available at: www.uwstout.edu/disability-services/guidelines

Mutual Respect Offer a welcoming environment that treats all people as individuals in a courteous, fair, helpful, and respectful manner. Opportunity Provide opportunities to allow students with disabilities the right to pursue their educational goals and achieve their full potential. Student Advocacy Empower students to become full participants in their own university experience. Vision Assist the University of Wisconsin–Stout staff in designing an educational environment to be as usable as possible for a broad range of diverse interests. Educational Standards Provide equal access to students with disabilities while maintaining the integrity of the University's academic standards.

*Please contact the Disability Services of ce to arrange a welcome interview to discuss barriers in the learning environment. We look forward to meeting you!

Confidentiality Access Solutions

Documentation of disability remains confidential in the office of Disability Services. Staff do not release specific diagnosis or other disability documentation, but may provide consultation to faculty or staff on accommodation strategies and curricular program design ideas that create more equitable and inclusive learning environments.

Disability Services offers a variety of services and meets collaboratively with students to determine appropriate accommodations. These may include: •Adaptive Technology •Textbooks in Alternative Format •Braille •Captioning •Screen Readers •Test Accommodations •Peer Note-Taking •Sign Language Interpreters •Accessible On-Campus Housing •Other Accommodations

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Hours

715-232-2995 (phone) 715-232-2996 (fax) Contact

120 Robert S Swanson Library Location www.uwstout.edu/disability-services Website

Robert S Swanson Library and Learning Center First Floor

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