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Disability Support Services
(DSS) at the University of Central Arkansas
is committed to compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other relevant state and
federal legislation. The goal of DSS is to maximize each student's
educational potential while helping him or her develop and maintain
independence. Our philosophy is one that encourages self-awareness,
self-determination, self-advocacy and independence in a comprehensively
accessible environment. While complying with the letter of the law, DSS
also embraces the spirit by providing services to all students with
permanent or temporary disabilities to ensure that all University
programs and activities are accessible.
You are encouraged to visit
the Office of Disability Support and learn more about the services
available to you. Early planning is essential for many of the resources
and accommodations provided so we ask that you contact us at the
earliest possible date in order for us to assist with your needs.
The
decision to use services is a matter of individual choice. Our
experience has been that students achieve higher levels academic and
personal success when they demonstrate initiative and assertiveness,
begin preparing for college or graduate school early, and are aware of
and can communicate their strengths and weaknesses along with
appropriate accommodations. The student's responsibility is to become
informed about and to make use of the resources and services that are
available.
DSS will respond to telephone inquiries and referrals by
sending the appropriate or requested information about the Disability
Support Services, as well as an invitation to visit the University.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the University and DSS
prior to the start of their first semester.
