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This page is designed to provide information and access to disability-related resources for Mansfield University students with disabilities. Information is available regarding the office itself; faculty and staff; how to contact them; services provided; rights and responsibilities; links to related sites, organizations and resources; and ...
- Policies and Procedures
Mansfield University has the responsibility to: Provide...
- Student Support Services
The Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator...
- Department of Student Support Services
Services for Students with Disabilities. Comprehensive...
- Policies and Procedures
- Admissions
- Books on Tape
- Commencement
- Diagnosis
- Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Interpreters
- Letters to Professors
- Library
- Note Takers
- Readers
When students apply for admission to Mansfield University, they may indicate if they have a disability. Individuals may volunteer this information if they choose to. Students are never denied admission because of a disability. If a student identifies themself as disabled and does not meet regular criteria for admission, that student's file is forwa...
Students who require books on tape because of visual impairments or learning disabilities should make arrangements to register for services by Recording for the Blind. These students can receive priority scheduling, and also receive, in advance, a list of the books required for their courses. These students should meet with the SSD Coordinatorat le...
Commencement, or graduation ceremonies, are held at sites which may present access problems for some participants. Individuals with mobility problems, or those with guests who have mobility problems, should contact the President's Secretary at 662-4046 as early during the final semester as possible to discuss necessary accommodations.
Testing is not offered by Mansfield University. If testing is necessary, the student will be referred to the appropriate public or private agency. Any associated costs will be the student's responsibility. If the test results indicate that the person has a learning disability, the SSD Coordinatorwill work to ensure that appropriate accommodations a...
Persons with disabilities who use Mansfield University facilities on a regular basis may be assigned a University employee and a backup to provide assistance and information in an emergency situation. University Police provide additional assistance in removing persons with disabilities from University buildings during emergencies. Please contact th...
Hearing impaired students who require signers/interpreters for their course work should advise the SSD Coordinatorof this at least four weeks before the beginning of the semester. In these cases, Mansfield University will provide the necessary services.
Students who require accommodations in their classes because of a disability should arrange for an appointment with the SSD Coordinator. During this meeting, the Coordinator and the student decide upon reasonable and appropriate accommodations. The Coordinator prepares a letter for each of the student's professors and provides these letters to the ...
The library staff work with patrons on an individual basis to ensure that everyone has complete access to library resources and services. A student with a disability should contact the Library Director, Scott DiMarco at 570-662-4689 to discuss arrangement for assistance or service. Students may also go to the Information Desk (second floor, north w...
Mansfield University does not routinely provide note takers for students. However, if this is a necessary accommodation, the SSD Coordinatorwill contact the student's professors. The professor can either provide copies of the lecture notes or request a volunteer from the class who is willing to make copies of his/her notes. Students who require thi...
In certain cases, a student may require a personal reading assistant. Arrangement must be made with the SSD Coordinatorat least four weeks before the semester begins. In these cases, Mansfield University will provide readers for course work.
29 de dez. de 2023 · The University provides services to students to support their academic and personal development. These services include Academic Advising, Counseling, the Learning Center, Support Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, and the Writing Center.
What constitutes a disability? A disability is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 0f 1973 as a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more life activities. Learning is an example of a major life activity.
