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Academic Advising Center
133 South Hall
(570) 662-4825
E-mail: Deb Rotella, Director
(570) 662-4824
E-mail: Mani Ramasamy, Office Assistant
Center of Services for Students with Disabilities
143 South Hall
(570) 662-4798
E-mail: William S. Chabala, Director
(570) 662-4436
E-mail: Laurie Buck, Office Assistant
University Counseling Center
144 South Hall
(570) 662-4798
E-mail: William S. Chabala, Coordinator
(570) 662-4436
E-mail: Laurie Buck, Office Assistant
U.S. Department of Justice Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
P.O. Box 66738
Washington, DC 2035-6738
(800)514-0301
(800)514-0383 (TDD)
(202)514-6193 (Electronic Bulletin Board)
Assistive Technology & Resources
We have provided answers to some of the more commonly asked questions. If you have additional questions or need more specific answers please contact our office: Laurie Buck
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. If you have a mental or physical condition, a history of such a condition, or a condition which may be considered by others as substantially limiting, you may have a legally defined disability.
According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, substantially limiting is defined as being unable to perform a major life activity, or being significantly restricted as to the condition, manner or duration under which a major life activity can be performed (in comparison to the average person or to most people).
According to Section 504, a major life activity is defined as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
Appropriate academic adjustments create an equal access to education, as long as it doesn't require a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum. This is determined by the institution. Such modifications may include an adjustment in the amount of time allowed to complete a degree, substitution of degree requirements, and adaptation of the manner in which specific courses are conducted.
No, it won't. What is considered a student's permanent record, which is maintained by the registrar's office, is completely separate from the record maintained in this office.
The checklist provided below is intended to assist you in finding a qualified evaluator to assess for a disability and to inform you as to what documentation is required by our office in order for you to receive services.
Qualifications of Evaluator
For further information contact:
Our office is not a direct participant in the admissions process. Prospective students with or without disabilities need to work with the Admissions Office and follow their guidelines.
After a student is admitted to Mansfield University, an appointment can be made with the SSD Coordinator. The student with a learning disability should be prepared to provide a copy of his/her documentation which will be evaluated by our Coordinator. Documentation Guidelines
A student in this particular situation is always encouraged to write a letter of explanation and/or appeal (if admission has been denied) detailing his/her academic record. This letter should be sent to the Transfer Admissions Office where it will be reviewed by an admissions committee. Our office is not involved in the admissions process; however, it is used (on occasion) as a resource by the Admissions Office.
Educational testing is not administered in our office. However, the Learning Center does provide a preliminary LD/ADD assessment for Mansfield University students. This screening can indicate the advisability of more specialized assessment. Our office can assist students in finding assessment sources outside the University community.
Yes. Temporarily disabled parking permits for students can be obtained at Campus Police. Call (570)662-4900 for more information.
If you feel assisstance is necessary, please contact our office. Volunteer scribes may be available for testing and other tasks (such as typing).
Regretfully, there is no special transit on campus for students (or anyone else) with mobility difficulties. However, our staff is adept at problem solving. Give us a call at (570)662-4695.
144 South Hall
Prof. William Chabala, Director
(570) 662-4798
Laurie Buck, Office Assistant
(570) 662-4436
(570) 662-4149 Fax
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