The SDS services that I received are a great help. I would be lost without a note taker!
-Student

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