Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services provide supports and services to Muskingum University students with permanent and temporary disabilities taking in-person and/or online courses.
Mission
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Student Accessibility Services provides federally mandated reasonable accommodations to qualified students with permanent and temporary disabilities to support participation in all aspects of college life.
Philosophy
Essential to the larger mission of the institution, the purpose of Student Accessibility Services is to improve the educational experience of students with disabilities and to enhance the understanding and support within the university through equitable access, accommodations, and services. The goals of Student Accessibility Services are to empower the student and encourage and foster independence, self-advocacy, and responsibility. Students registered with Student Accessibility Services have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life. Learning, access, and inclusion are facilitated through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff.
Student Accessibility Services empowers student independence, development of self-advocacy skills, and supports the whole student. Student Accessibility Services educates the university community about the needs of students with disabilities to foster an accessible, inclusive, and caring community.
Fast Facts
- 16% of Muskingum University students are associated with Student Accessibility Services
- 217 students are registered with Student Accessibility Services
- There are 13 testing proctors
- Student Accessibility Services support all aspects of campus life
- Student Accessibility Services serves individuals with permanent and temporary disabilities
- Student Accessibility Services provides ADA accommodations in academic areas, testing, and housing
- Disability-related information is confidential and will not appear on a permanent transcript
- Services provided by Student Accessibility Services are free of charge
More Information or Questions
If you have questions or would like more information about Student Accessibility Services, please email accessibility@muskingum.edu or call 740-826-8280.