The Role of Services for Students with Disabilities

LSUS and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) are committed to making students with disabilities full participants in its programs, services, and activities through its compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Services are available to any student with a learning, physical, sensory, or psychological impairment.  The primary objective is to assist students with disabilities in meeting his/her academic goals.  SSD provides intake, assessment of needs on campus, and facilitation of academic and other accommodations for students with disabilities.  SSD advocates for all students and works as a liaison between students and faculty, as well as with community agencies.  SSD informs the administration of policies and issues relevant to students with disabilities.  SSD also provides training for faculty and staff so the LSUS community gains a greater understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and their responsibilities. Services do not include academic advising or treatment, such as mental health counseling or rehabilitation counseling.

 



Last Revised June 4, 2007