Welcome to the Office of Disability Services

Purpose of the Office of Disability Services:
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) works in partnership 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. The ODS Coordinator works with students and employees with disabilities to coordinate reasonable accommodations based on their individual needs.

To arrange for an appointment 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 123, Box 2214
SDSU
Brookings, SD 57007

Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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

Confidentiality:
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are very clear in stating that disability related information is to be treated with strict confidentiality. This is extremely important to individuals who may wish to access their right to accommodation while minimizing the risk of stigma sometimes associated with disability.
To be eligible for an accommodation, the student or employee must present verification of disability and arrange an appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services.

Location:
The Office of Disability Services is located in the Wintrode Student Success Center, room 125. Appointments may be scheduled anytime, M-W-F, 8:00a.m. -12:00a.m and 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. (Accessible parking and entrance is available.)