SERVICES and POLICIES

Support services fall into three categories: accommodations, awareness, and advocacy. These three service areas relate to, and complement, one another to help lessen the negative effects that limitations or disabilities may have on students in an academic environment. Services offered directly by RDS are free to any enrolled student. Other support available to students on campus may or may not have a fee attached (e.g., close in parking or tutoring).

While the primary focus of the office is ensure non-discrimination through support to students with disabilities and to facilitate their pursuit of their academic goals, in reality the services offered by RDS are provided on behalf of, and to, the entire Colorado State University community. Each service area often requires staff to coordinate and collaborate with other university units and personnel in the process of implementing support to students. In addition, RDS acts as a resource for the entire campus community in fulfilling the university's overall commitment to equal access and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Specific policies related to the services for accommodations are available for each specific service. For a direct link, click on any of the following: Alternative Testing, Alternative Text, Notetaking Support, Interpreting, Transportation.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

--- provided to ensure students have equal opportunity in programs offered by the university. Specific accommodations are based upon individual need as reflected in documentation and/or other information related to student's disability and functional abilities. Students must self-identify with appropriate personnel before any accommodation is implemented. For the majority of accommodations, RDS is the unit to which a student must self-identify. Some accommodations are provided in conjunction with other university personnel, departments and/or units.

Academic
Alternative testing	Sign Language/oral interpreters/RTC
Alternative formats for print (taped, E-text, Braille)	Individual assessment of needs
Priority registration	Individual counseling/advising
Note takers, readers, scribes, etc.	Peer mentoring/tutoring

Assistive Technology support (ATRC)

Other
Accessible transportation (local area only)	Individual campus tours
Reserved parking	Referrals for personal care aides
Classroom rescheduling	Accessible on-campus housing
Wheelchair / adaptive equipment loan	Library resource study room

Assistive Technology support (ATRC)

For more specific information on accommodations and services, please go to General Information , Accommodations, Auxiliary Aids, and Services. Policies related to each service area are available by clicking on the specific service above or on any of the following links: Alternative Testing, Alternative Text, Note Taking, Interpreting, Transportation.

AWARENESS

--- offered to campus as well as surrounding community to improve the climate and knowledge base about disabilities. Information about campus and community resources also available.

Examples of activities and resources include:

-- Disability Awarness programs
-- Group in-service training
-- Individual class lectures and presentations
-- Current information on campus and community access
-- Open major class on the disability experience (The "Handicapped" Individual in Society)
-- Resource library, including books, magazines, and videos related to disability
-- Referral to appropriate campus and community resources for specific needs

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ADVOCACY

--- provided for indivdual students and situations as well as representing the interests of students with disabilities in policy, procedures, and practices of the university community. Examples of activities include:

-- Consultation/negotiation with faculty/staff about accommodative needs of individual students
-- Community and campus consultation for accessbility and appropriate accommodations
-- Advising student groups interested in accessbility and other disability related issues or activities
-- Active participation with other advocacy groups in support of university diversity initiatives (i.e., Asian/Pacific American Student Services; Black Student Services; El Centro Student Services; Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender Student Services; Native American Student Services; and Women's Programs and Studies)
-- Representation on various campus committees
-- Membership on the Equal Opportunity Council
-- Liaisons with other campus departments
-- Development of outside funding sources for improvement/enhancement of services
-- Professional membership in relevant educational and disability organizations, locally, regionally, and nationally

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