office of disability services academic support

Office of Disability Services

Academic SupportFamily Orientation

June, 2014

Who We Are

• Kirsten Behling – Director, Service Provider

• Andrew Cioffi – Asst Director, Service Provider

• Laura Sabadini – Alt Text Specialist• Desirae Mix – Office Coordinator

What We Provide

• Access to campus and curriculum• Reasonable accommodation; not

modification• Student advocacy and training• Student referrals• Access to assistive technology• Faculty, staff, student leader training

Our Students

• Undergraduate, Graduate (CAS, SBS)• Types of students with disabilities we

typically Serve– ADD/ADHD– Learning Disabilities– Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bi-polar– Sensory Disabilities– Autism Spectrum Disorders– Physical Disabilities– Medical and Chronic Health Conditions

Painting by Luisella Zuccotti

Receiving Support Through ODS

1. Students submit most recent documentation2. Students schedule an intake appointment3. During intake, discuss and determine

accommodations4. Student presents accommodation letter to

faculty5. Students advocate for accommodations as

needed6. Students renew accommodations every

semester

Examples of Commonly Provided Accommodations*• Extended test time/Distraction-

reduced• Exam proctoring• Assistance with note-taking• Assistive technology• Alternative format materials• Priority registration

* Reminder: ODS does not provide modifications to academic standards or University policy

Looking To September

• Engage in services through ODS• Discuss advocacy plan–What disclosure to ODS means

• Identify key stressors and stress relieving strategies

• Practice and prepare!

Office of Disability Services

• Location: Stahl Center, 73 Tremont 7th floor

• Email: disabilityservices@suffolk.edu• Phone: (617) 994-6820• Fax: (617) 994-6812• TTY: (617) 994-6813