Accommodations and Services for
Students with Disabilities
Accommodations and Services for
Students with Disabilities
Services for students with disabilities are coordinated through the Student Support Services TRiO Program, located in the Learning Center.
Ulster's faculty and staff are understanding and responsive to the needs of students with disabilities. The College's commitment to serving its students is stated in its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy which appears in the Student Handbook, a publication which is distributed to all entering students.
All buildings and classrooms on the Stone Ridge campus are wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available in the library and Library staff will retrieve materials from the mezzanine for students unable to access that area. Four elevators, located throughout the campus, offer students access to all other levels of the campus. Restrooms designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities are located in each building throughout the campus. Several public telephones are positioned at a convenient level for wheelchair occupants. The College also has telephones available for the hearing impaired. Parking lots offer preferred parking spaces for vehicles displaying the symbol for the disabled. Campus parking stickers for students with disabilities are issued by Campus Security located in the Hasbrouck Building (HAS 106).
Transition to college from High School to College can be a very confusing and difficult process for students with disabilities. The Transition Specialist works closely with area High Schools and is available to assist students with disabilities as they work through the process of transferring from High School to college. Requests for assistance can be made by calling the Transition Specialist at 687-5043.
Students needing classroom and testing accommodations are encouraged to request these services at, or before, the beginning of the academic semester so that the necessary arrangements can be made. Requests should be made to the Director of Student Support Services who is located in the Learning Center (VAN 241), 845: 687-5057 or 800: 724-0833, extension 5057.
The College works cooperatively with such outside agencies as Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), the Mental Health Association of Ulster County, Ulster County Mental Health, and the New York Department of Labor to provide an accessible learning environment for its student population.
