 Disability Services
The purpose of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) is to coordinate services with students and employees of SDSU with disabilities. The goal of ODS is to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs, activities and employment by promoting a physically and programmatically accessible environment.
FAQs
1. I know that "reasonable accommodations" will be made regarding my disability but how is that defined?
"Reasonable accommodations" include:
- Alternative format text and other educational materials
- Sign Language Interpreters
- Notetakers
- Testing in a distraction free environment
- Readers for exams
- Extended time for testing
- Job accommodations
- Modifications to work environment
2. I'm concerned that I'm going to spend a lot of time explaining my situation to people. Who exactly will know that I've come to your office for assistance?
Regarding confidentiality, The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act state that disability related information is to be treated with strict confidentiality.
To be eligible for an accommodation, the student should arrange an appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services and present verification of disability.
3. Where is The Office of Disability Services located?
The Office of Disability Services is located in the Wintrode Student Success Center (just across 11th Street, east of Pugsley) in rooms 123 & 125. Appointments may be scheduled anytime, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome!
4. Where do I look for more information?
For more information about Disability Services offered at South Dakota State University, go to /StudentLife/DisabilityServices/
This Disability Services website offers the following forms that can be downloaded:
- Verification of a Visual Disability
- Verification form - ADD ADHD
- Learning Disability Documentation Guidelines
- Verification of a Hearing Disability
- Verification of a Mobility Disability
- Verification of a Medical Disability
- Mental Health Documentation
- Syllabus Statement
If you have further questions or would like to set up an appointment, please contact:
Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Coordinator
Phone: (605) 688-4504
Nancy.Crooks@sdstate.edu
Janel Trygstad, Program Assistant
Phone: (605) 688-4986
Janel.Trygstad@sdstate.edu
V/TTY: (605) 688-4394
Fax: (605) 688-4987
Office Of Disability Services
Wintrode Student Success Center, rooms 123 & 125
Box 2214
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
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