Director of Student Accessibility

The Director of Student Accessibility provides equal opportunity to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education programs, services, and benefits, and to promote a welcoming campus environment for students requiring accommodations. The Director advocates for students with disabilities and seeks to empower them to become their own and best advocates. The Director provides technical assistance and guidance to faculty about providing accommodations to students. The position also provides personal counseling, education, professional programming, as well as services and resources for students with disabilities to create inclusive learning environments. Serving as the main disability representative and voice on campus, this staff member's primary focus will be the education of students, parents, faculty, and staff centered around standards, practices, letters of accommodations, and appropriate services provided through programs, workshops, and personal meetings. This role operates with a post-secondary disabililty framework and accommodation determinations are made through an individualized, interactive process. The Director will also provide academic advisement and support to a designated group of undergraduate students.