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Disability
Services
The
Office for Disability Services provides confidential support services, auxiliary
aids and accommodations for students with disabilities that allow them to gain
equal access to education. This office is a part of The Ohio State University
system, and, is therefore an extension of the Columbus Office of Disability Services.
Our
Staff
The Office of Disability Staff members are knowledgeable,
experienced and able to assist students with academic adjustment, learning strategies,
advocacy skills and transition from high school to college and into employment.
Staff
members are involved in a variety of additional activities. At times they serve
as advocates for students to ensure access to appropriate accommodations. In addition,
they act as consultants to faculty and staff on disability-related issues. Our
staff also provides in-service training for the campus community and members of
the greater Marion and surrounding communities. For
more information
Margaret Hazelett, Coordinator
Student Services Building, Room 128
Phone:
740-725-6247
e-mail: hazelett.2@osu.edu
Eligibility
for Services
To initiate services, documentation of one of the
following disabilities must be provided to the Office of Disability Services:
- Visual
Impairment—A
copy of a recent eye examination, which should include diagnosis and a copy of
a recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP), if available.
- Mobility
Impairment Diagnosis—must
include a description of functional limitations, and a record of medications used,
prescribed dosage, and any side effects experienced.
- Hearing
Impairment—A
copy of a recent audiological examination, which should include a diagnosis with
etiology, degree, type, and configuration of loss, as well as a copy of a recent
IEP, if available.
- Psychiatric
Disability—A
current letter from a psychologist or psychiatrist stating the diagnosis, characteristics
of the disability, and medication.
- Learning
Disability—A
copy of a recent IEP or Multi-Factor Evaluation (MFE) and results of last psycho-educational
test battery.
- Chronic
Illness—A
letter from a physician stating the diagnosis and impact of the disability, including
any limitations and medication.
- Attention
Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder—A
copy of a recent diagnostic report which states the DSM diagnosis; symptoms; instruments
and procedures used to make the diagnosis; and the dosage, type, and frequency
of your current medication.
- Other—Students
with other types of disabilities should consult with the Office of Disability
Services staff to determine the documentation needed. The intent of the documentation
is to ensure that those with legitimate disabilities receive services appropriate
for the characteristics of the disability. Student Services
Services
provided: -
Exam accommodations
- Specialized
adapted equipment and technical assistance
- Disability
counseling and advocacy
- Priority
scheduling
- Support
groups
- Learning
strategies workshops
- Peer
tutoring
- Taped
textbooks
- Computer
learning center
- Notetakers
or access to class notes
- Sign
language interpreters
- Diagnostic
testing for learning disabilities
- Personal
counseling ß
- Quiet
study space for exams
- Readers
and/or scribes for exams
- Computers
for essay exams
- Taping
of textbooks not available through RFB&D
- Disability
parking permits
- Specialized
adapted equipment and software ß
- CCTV
system
- Phonic
Ear FM systems (assisted amplification device) available for loan
- Access
to TTY equipment
Accommodations
and Services available in Columbus
Students are able to access
a variety of services on the Marion campus. As an Ohio State University student,
you also have access to services available on the Columbus campus. Students are
responsible for requesting most accommodations in a timely manner and to follow
ODS policies and procedures for accessing accommodations as outlined in the Office
of Disability Services Student
handbook >>>
Faculty
Services
The Office of Disability Services seeks to help faculty members better understand
the needs of students with disabilities and provide information on the various
aids and services offered by ODS. Resources
to assist you with preparing to teach students with disabilities >>>
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