Welcome!
The Office of Disability Services is committed to ensuring that Curry College is an accessible, equitable and inclusive learning and living environment for all students with disabilities. It provides accommodations and services that promote individual growth and self-advocacy. Through collaboration and innovative programming, it strives to inform and educate all members of the Curry community and promote diversity that honors and appreciates disability.
| |
|
Transition to College The transition from high school to college can be a challenge for any student. For a student with a disability, this step into the next chapter of his/her life can be significantly more difficult. The following links provide useful information to assist students with disabilities make a smooth transition from high school to college:
Resources Residence Life and Housing Accommodations: If you'd like to request special consideration in the room assignment process because of a disability or health related condition, please visit the Housing Accommodations page found under the Student Life dropdown menu. Please keep in mind the following deadline dates:
Air Conditioning Request Due to Medical Condition: Students with certain medical conditions (i.e., asthma or environmental allergies) living in a residence hall that does not have central air conditioning may qualify to receive permission to install an A/C in their room window. To learn more about the option of receiving permission to install an air conditioner in your window, please visit the Health Services portal page and call 617-333-2182 to make an appointment.
Best Places to Study on Campus: If you're looking for distraction-reduced places on campus to get your academic work done, please visit the link below to learn about recommended locations:
Peer Note Taker Program: If you feel you qualify to receive copies of lecture notes from another student in your class, you must first receive permission to receive this academic accommodation. If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services, please visit Setster in the upper-right column of this page and make an appointment with the Director of Disability Services. If you are registered with the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), please make an appointment with your PAL professor.
Procedure to Take Exams in PAL: If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services and receive the academic accommodation of permission to take exams in a quiet, distraction reduced environment, you will most likely need to take your exams in PAL. To take an exam in PAL, you must submit an on-line request no later than five (5) business days in advance of your scheduled exam. Please follow this step-by-step document to submit a request. Failure to submit a request in advance of your scheduled exam will result in you having to take your exam in the classroom. If you have questions about this process, please contact the Office of Disability Services.
Temporary Parking Permit: All residential first year students, including transfer students, with less than 24 earned credits are prohibited from having a vehicle on campus. A transfer student who has spent two (2) semesters as a full-time matriculated student at an accredited institution of higher education is permitted to have a vehicle on campus. Under certain circumstances, a first year student is permitted to have a vehicle on campus. To learn more about receiving a temporary parking permit, please visit the Dean of Students Office portal page.
Pharmacies: If you currently take a prescribed medication (e.g., Adderall XR, Ritalin) and need to refill a prescription, there are several pharmacies located near Curry College. To learn more about these local pharmacies, please visit the document located below:
Helpful Links Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD): AHEAD is an international organization promoting excellence through education, communication, and training. Founded in 1977, AHEAD addresses the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in higher education. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC): The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission assists individuals with disabilities to live independently and go to work. MRC is the agency of the Commonwealth responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services, and for eligibility determination for the SSI/SSDI (federal) benefits programs for Massachusetts citizens with disabilities. Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD): The Massachusetts Office on Disability was created in 1981, under Chapter 6, Sec. 185 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The purpose of the Law is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. It works to assure the advancement of legal rights and for the promotion of maximum opportunities, supportive services, accommodations and accessibility in a manner which fosters dignity and self determination. Massachusetts Commission for the Blind: The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to blind individuals, leading to independence and full community participation. Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the principal agency in the Commonwealth on behalf of people of all ages who are deaf and hard of hearing, established by Chapter 716 of the Acts of 1985, which amended Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6 § 191-197. DisabilityInfo.org: The DisabilityInfo.org web site helps people with disabilities, their families, and service providers find disability-related resources in Massachusetts. DisabilityInfo.org has information on a wide variety of programs, agencies, and services for Massachusetts residents with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network (JAN): JAN is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, ADA and the employability of people with disabilities. |
Documentation Guidelines Students requesting accommodations through the Office of Disabilty Services will nee to provide documentation related to their disability. To learn about the documentation necessary to receive accommodations and services, click below:
Policies and Procedures The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to qualified undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students with diagnosed learning disabilities; psychiatric disorders; hearing, visual, and mobility impairments; medical conditions; and temporary disabilities. All students requesting accommodations should register with the Office of Disabilty Services by clicking on the Registration tab above and submitting the appropriate documentation as outlined on that page. Appealing a Decision Related to Approval of Accommodations If a student wishes to appeal a decision related to the denial of an accommodation request by the Office of Disability Services, a written letter of appeal should be sent to Dr. Carrie L. Cokely, the Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs, within 5-business days of the denial decision. Filing a Grievance Related to Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation on the Basis of Disability If a student feels they are facing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on their disability or that approved accommodations are not being provided, they may submit a formal grievance. To learn more about the grievance policy and procedure, please visit the following link:
Assistive Technology The Office of Disability Services (ODS) continuously strives to expand the assistive technology (AT) options available for students with qualified disabilities. Located in the lower level of the Louis R. Levin Memorial Library is a Learning Lab (Room L03) which contains:
The following software is available on these computers:
In addition, these learning tools are also available:
To learn more about the assistive technology software and equipment, please contact the Director of Disability Services at disabilityservices@curry.edu.
Standardized Testing Professional programs at undergraduate and graduate school often require successful completion of a standardized exam before, during, and/or after course completion. If you've received academic accommodations (e.g., extended time on exams) in the past and hope to receive the same accommodations when taking a standardized exam, you should learn more about the necessary procedures to make such a request. Visit the links to some common exams:
Web Content Display Nicole Kaimer - New Director of Student Disability Services Learning Commons S-104 Phone: (617) 333-2385 Fax: (617) 333-2990 Email: disabilityservices@curry.edu
To make an appointment with someone in Disability Services, please use the appointment link below. |
