What services are available to students with disabilities at VCU?
If students decide to disclose their disability and receive accommodations, the first step for the student is to visit with the Coordinator of Disability Support Services. The Coordinator will decide if the student is qualified to receive accommodations. If qualified, a decision regarding the types of accommodations that will benefit the student will be made. VCU provides many services to students with or without disabilities to assist them in their academic journey. Students can access these services regardless of disclosing their disability. A more detailed description (i.e. telephone number, hours of operation, contact name, etc.) of each service is listed in the Campus and Community Service section of the VCU Resource Guide or the Professional Development Academy website at www.students.vcu.edu/pda. Some of the services are provided below: • Academic and Career Exploration – Individualized Techniques (ACE-IT!
If students decide to disclose their disability and receive accommodations, the first step for the student is to visit with the Coordinator of Disability Support Services. The Coordinator will decide if the student is qualified to receive accommodations. If qualified, a decision regarding the types of accommodations that will benefit the student will be made. VCU provides many services to students with or without disabilities to assist them in their academic journey. Students can access these services regardless of disclosing their disability. A more detailed description (i.e. telephone number, hours of operation, contact name, etc.) of each service is listed in the Campus and Community Service section of the VCU Resource Guide or the Professional Development Academy website at www.students.vcu.edu/pda.
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