Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do I need to do to obtain
services?
Answer: a) Have a documented or established
disability. If you do not have your documentation handy, you can
request a letter from your doctor or have your doctor complete a Client
Information Form. This form is available at
http://disability.astate.edu/resources.html .
b) Complete the registration process in the Disability Services Office.
The registration form can be downloaded online at
http://disability.astate.edu/resources.html .
c) Submit the registration for services and the documentation of a disability to
Disability Services (DS).
d) Obtain an Accommodation Card from Disability Services.
2. I haven't been diagnosed; I don't
know if I have a disability; I want to get tested for a learning disability,
how do I do that?
Answer: Contact Disability Services
for a consultation and counseling.
3. Do you provide tutoring services
for students?
Answer: DS does not have a tutoring
program;
however, DS has a list of organizations and labs that offer tutoring.
4. I have difficulty walking and have
to use crutches this semester. How do I get on the Transportation
Program?
Answer: a) Complete the Transportation program
application
b) Eligibility is determined by the severity and duration of the students
disability.
c) Due to a lack of staffing, a limited amount of persons will be allowed into
the program.
5. How do I get an interpreter?
Answer: Contact Disability Services and
speak with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Coordinator, Ms. Kelly McCoy.
6. Are there any scholarships for
students with disabilities?
Answer: Yes, contact Disability Services
around the end of January each year. Ms. Kelly McCoy is the contact
person for scholarships and resources.
7. What is Notetaking Services?
Answer: Student volunteers share their
lecture notes with students and assist students who are Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, visually impaired, learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, and physical
disabilities.
8. Where can I park if I have
disability parking?
Answer: Contact Disability Services for a
chart of locations of disability parking spaces. Contact Ms. Vaneta
Harvey and you will need: ASU hangtag, state revenue Disability
Parking Placard and regulation papers.
9. What should I do if I have a
temporary impairment and need disability parking?
Answer: You will need to contact Ms. Vaneta
Harvey and bring your State Placard/ Registration, Disabled Person's Access
to Parking Application, and ASU Parking Hangtag to Disability Services.
10. Where can visitors with state
disability parking, park on campus?
Answer: Visitors with state disability
parking can park in the spaces marked disability spaces on any level of the
parking garage free of charge.
11. What is the Technology Fair?
Answer: Disability Services holds a Technology
Fair every other year to showcase technologies used by students and
technologies useful for persons with disabilities. More information
about the Technology Fair can be found through this link:
http://disability.astate.edu/fair.html .
12. What are web accessibility
guidelines?
Answer: Recommendations to web authors on
how to create accessible web content.
13. Do I need to make my website
accessible?
Answer: Yes. All ASU websites
including faculty members websites for their classes need to be accessible. For help
in making websites more accessible, contact Disability Services.
14. I would like to be active in the
community and would like to join an organization.
Answer: Delta Sigma Omicron is a
student organization sponsored by Disability Services. To view more
information about DSO, please visit their website at:
http://disability.astate.edu/delta.html . Also there are Volunteers
in Action, Notetaking, Campus Guides, and Study Services.
15. I would like to use audio tapes
for my books. How do I request the service?
Answer: a) Notify your DS Counselor to
request audio books.
b) Submit your class schedule and title, author, edition and the ISBN of the
books as soon as possible.
c) Pick up the audio books and the audio books player.
d) Return the audio books and the player to Disability Services at the end
of the semester.
16. What is Assistive Technology?
Answer: Assistive Technology is any
item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially
off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain,
or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Disability Services has software and devices available for students to use.
The software is available in several computer labs across campus.
Some of devices are available to check out to qualified students.
Check with Disability Services regarding specific Assistive Technology you
like to use.
17. I am registered with
Disability Services. How do I receive any services for this semester?
Answer: Students are required
to contact Disability Services at the beginning of the fall term each year.
The student is responsible for picking up their accommodation card. If a
problem arises, the student should contact DS immediately to resolve the
problem.
