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Disability Resource Guide |
| Introduction |
| "No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States...shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." -- Section 504 |
| In September 1973, the 93rd Congress passed Public Law 93-112, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As stated in Section 504 of this Act, our responsibility in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities is made clear. |
| In May 1977, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare issued regulations implementing Section 504. This nondiscrimination statute and the regulations issued under it (especially Subpart E) guarantee a right of entrance for students with disabilities into our colleges and universities, as well as their participation in the program as a whole. It is this section 504 mandate that has promoted the development of disability support service programs in colleges and universities across the country. |
| This website has been prepared as an introductory guide to the disabilities that impact learning in a college or university setting. It suggests various accommodations that can be made in the environment or in teaching style. In most instances, instruction of students with disabilities should be individualized. Each student with a disability will have a different level of functioning, even within the same disability category. Also, compensation skills will vary widely from one student to another. Consequently, the information presented here should be seen as a general guide to the instruction of students with disabilities. |
| This website is designed as a reference guide that the professors, staff, and students can consult. It is not meant to substitute for interaction between professor, student, and disability support staff but rather to facilitate it. |
| As we continue to educate diverse populations, we have come to realize how critical the understanding and support of the college professor is to this process. It is hoped that the information presented here will assist the college professor in providing a holistic and integrated approach to teaching all individuals while maintaining the spirit of the law that is reflected in Section 504. |
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