What is Student Disability Services (SDS)?
SDS is SCSU's program to provide support
service for students with a physical, cognitive or
mental/emotional disability. Our goal is to provide
facility and programmatic
access through reasonable accommodations to allow
students with disabilities an equal opportunity for
academic success.
Services Offered
Based on student need and instructor/student/SDS staff
consultation, the following services may be provided:
- Priority Registration
- Sign Language/Oral Interpreting
- Note Taking:
Volunteer note taking in classes as needed
Learn How to Become a Volunteer Note Taker
- Alternative Testing:
Extended time on tests
Individually read tests
Test answers proofread or written from student dictation
- Taped Textbooks:
Through SDS office
Through publishers: i.e. E-text, CD-ROM
- Support Services:
Student support for coping in college
Orientation to buildings: elevators, accessible routes, restrooms, automatic
doors, etc.
SCSU campus map with accessible entrances
Referrals to other appropriate support services
- Faculty Assistance:
Concerning accommodation of disabilities in the classroom, and/or lab, testing
situations etc.
Disability Awareness information for faculty and staff
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