WELCOME

Our office is open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. If you would like to set up a meeting with a staff member, please call Dan at 994-2824.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Service Animal Protocol

Click on the dog to download MSU's Service Animal Policy.

Snow Removal

Follow the link to see MSU snow removal protocol.

http://www.facilities.montana.edu/fs/FAQ/files/SnowRemoval.pdf

Campus Accessibility

Due to numerous construction projects on the MSU campus, accessibility routes and entrances may temporarily be restricted, please watch for signs indicating alternative pathways.  If you encounter any issues please contact ADA Coordinator, Brenda York at 994-2824.  Thank you for your patience during construction season.

Service Animal Information

Policy is currently being written. Any questions call (406) 994-2824

Alternative Text Requests

If you have been approved to receive your texts in an alternative format, please turn in your requests for Spring as soon as possible. Click here to download the Alternative Text Request Form. Once you have registered for your classes, you can check with the MSU Bookstore Textbook Department to find out which books will be required for your classes. You can also visit the Bookstore's website, which has begun posting textbook information for the upcoming semesters.

Important Upcoming Dates

PLEASE NOTE!!

When sending documentation to DSS, IT IS NOT SECURE to send via e-mail as an attachment nor give full names and sensitive infomation in correspondence via e-mail. DSS strongly suggests that all communication is done via phone, letters "snail mail," or fax. E-mail is great for simple inquiries or requests for DSS to call and speak about specific issues.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

DISABILITY FORMS

• Accessible Furniture Request Form
• Alternative Text Request Form
• Interpreting Request Form
• Note Taking Request Form

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

• Disability Law
• Definition of Disability
• Disability Accommodation vs. Special Education Entitlement
• High School 504 Plans and Eligibility for Accommodations in College
• Documenting Disability
• Certification of Eligibility for Accommodations
• Services for Students with Temporary Impairments
• Tips for Success in the Documentation Process

CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORD MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH DSS
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MSU-BOZEMAN
COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS AND WAIVERS
SELF-ADVOCACY
OFF CAMPUS RESOURCES:
-Helpful Agencies and Organizations
-Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
WORLD WIDE WEB RESOURCES

• DSS Parental Involvement Policy
• Disability Documentation Review Process
• Disability Discrimination Grievances
• Accommodations to the Mathematics Core Curriculum Requirement for Students with Learning Problems Caused by Learning Disabilities
• Accommodated Testing
• Note-taking Policies and Procedures
• Accessible Furniture Request Form
• Accessible Textbooks
• Sign-language Interpreting Policies and Procedures
• Use of MSU Staff Interpreters for Academic Purposes
• Adaptive Technology
• Text Telephone Locations
• Service, Therapy, & Companion Animals

• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Learning Disability
• Selecting Learning Disability Assessment Tests which Meet Requirements for Technical Adequacy
• Physical Disability
• Psychological Disability
• Brain Injury-Related Cognitive Disability

INFORMATION FOR FACULTY

• Disability Law
  
• Definition of Disability
  
• High School 504 Plans and Eligibility for Accommodations in College
  
• Documenting Disability
  
• Certification of Eligibility for Accommodations
  
• Services for Students with Temporary Impairments

• Testing Accommodations
  
• Taping Lectures
  
• Note Takers
  
• Accessible Textbooks and Other Readings

• Hearing Impairments
  
• Learning Disabilities
  
• Mobility Impairments
  
• Speech Impairments
  
• Vision Impairments
  
• Wheelchair Etiquette

DSS STRONGLY ENCOURAGES FACULTY MEMBERS TO PUT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT (EXAMPLE) IN THEIR SYLLABUS:

"If you have a documented disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation(s), you are encouraged to contact your instructor and Disabled Student Services as soon as possible."

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