Office of Accessibility and Disability Services
The Office of Accessibility and Disability Services at Â鶹ֱ²¥ is committed to providing equal access to all university programs and activities for students with disabilities. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, we offer reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, supportive environment that empowers every student to succeed both academically and personally.
Vision
The vision of the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services is to provide equal access and opportunities throughout the campus to individuals who have a disability, for academic and social success. We advocate for reasonable accommodations‚ removal of barriers‚ and acceptance of different learning methods. In partnership with students‚ faculty‚ and staff‚ our purpose is to achieve an accessible educational environment where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the university community.
Services for Students
The mission of the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services is to facilitate equal access to KSU’s campus, programs, activities, and services, in accordance with federal and state regulations and University policies. We support this mission by applying eligibility guidelines and coordinating the delivery of appropriate accommodations so that students with disabilities can pursue their educational goals. Additionally, we promote greater disability awareness campus-wide. The University also provides reasonable accommodations to students and campus visitors with disabilities through the Office of Disability Services in Hathaway Hall room 107. Students with disabilities are invited to contact Dr. Phillip Clay (phillip.clay@kysu.edu) at (502) 597-6041 for information on eligibility, required documentation, and available services.
- Before You Transition from High School to KSU – What You Need to Know
- Disability Documentation Guidelines
- Disability Laws
- Faculty Resources for Working with Students with Disabilities
- KSU Disability Resource Center Handbook
- Learning Links and Apps for Students
- Problems and Complaints
- Qualifying for Services
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Support-Service Animal Information
- Temporary Medical Disabilities
- Voter Registration for Individuals with Disabilities
Services for Employees and Visitors
The University assists employees with disabilities whose conditions impact their ability to perform their jobs by providing reasonable accommodations as required by the ADA. Using official documentation from physicians and other health professionals, eligibility for accommodations is determined. The types of accommodations provided to employees are determined based on their individual needs. Examples of common accommodations may include, but are not limited to: temporary reassignment of work duties; assistive technology; training for new responsibilities; job restructuring; providing special seating or desk equipment; and allowing alternate work schedules to allow for doctor appointments or therapy. Employees may contact the Office of Human Resources in room 429 of the Academic Services Building. Employees, supervisors, and program coordinators who would like more information on services available to individuals with disabilities should contact the Accessibilities and Disability Coordinator Nubia Baraka at 502-597-6277 or by email at nubia.baraka@kysu.edu.