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Neurodiverse Community

to ask questions about assignments and advocacy Access to staff trained to assist neurodiverse students build executive functioning skills Direct contact with student services offices, including Disability Services, Student Success/Tutoring, and the Writing Center Living with other Neurodiverse students Programs designed around advocacy and neurodiversity awareness Easy 24/7 access ... be beneficial to you, please contact Megan Rutter, Assistant Director: Special Programs, Disability Services Office by emailing rutter@kutztown.edu Community Members Agree to... Attend Community

Web and Online Accessibility

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires all employers and organizations receiving federal funds, including most universities, to provide people with disabilities equal access to information, programs, services ... that are used as guidelines in designing and creating federal agency websites. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 applies the same general principle as Section 504 - equal opportunity to participate in programs, activities, and services - but extends the reach to private organizations and any state or local entities not covered under Section 504. Other laws , including Section 255

Service Animals in the Classroom

: Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a service animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person's disability. Interacting with Students (Handlers) and Service Animals If you have a student with a service animal in your classroom or using the services or facilities in your department and the service animal's purpose is apparent (i.e. guide dog ... . Faculty and staff may ask the following two questions: Is the service animal required because of a disability? What work or task(s) has the animal been trained to perform? Please Note: You cannot

Spring Semester 2024 Update and Welcome from President Hawkinson

accessible programs, services, activities, as well as reasonable accommodations to students, faculty and staff. Consistent with the national average, more than 12% of all students at Kutztown University are registered with the Disability Services Office (DSO) for academic, housing and/or dining accommodations. Additionally, the DSO provides numerous training opportunities for faculty and staff regarding the implementation of academic accommodations, creating accessible classroom materials, and more. Our DSO also facilitates the renowned My Place Program, which provides enhanced support services

Employee of the Month

named the April 2019 Employee of the Month. Linda, Director of the Disability Services office, has been with the university since September 2002. According to her nominator, “Even prior to enrollment at Kutztown University, Ms. Lantaff took the time to meet with not only my daughter, but myself as well, and insured us that the Disability Services Office would be her best direction.” Upon receiving

Physical Sciences

and engineering. ACCOMMODATIONS Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email ... , age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office

March 31, 2023

Daily Brief The March 31, 2023, Daily Brief announces: Big Art Day to Stand Again on KU April 21, Saturday Road Closures for Annual Fools' Run, University Senate Meeting, End of Leave Carry-over Period, Second Annual Diversity Marketplace, Natasha Paremski in Recital, Hollenbach Named Director of Disability Services, Maintenance, Facilities and Campus Services Appreciation Day, DAILY BRIEF FEATURE WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING EVENTS ATHLETICS ACCOMMODATIONS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT website /Departments-Offices/S-Z/UR/Images/Daily%20Brief/DailyBrief.jpg Weather forecasts are provided

Temporary Accommodations

day a week. Work with your professor directly to make up any missed assignments or exams.  You may request temporary accommodations by registering with the Disability Services Office.  If you need ... and Transportation Services (Academic Forum 107) is responsible for reviewing requests and issuing a temporary medical permit which allows for special parking privileges. Students need to present a written

Membership Information

holds may be issued on a case-by-case basis in the event of: Long-term temporary or permanent disability, as verified by a medical doctor, which may prohibit the member from utilizing the services and amenities of the facilities. Activation of a member to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Other situations which may arise at the discretion of the Director of Recreational Services. Membership refunds shall not be issued in the event of: Suspension of facility privileges as a result of misconduct (initial offense or repeated), policy violation, or other violations

Jan. 24, 2023

2/12/23 2022-0202 Director of Disability Services Full Time 1/31/23 2022-0203 Dean, College of Education Full Time 2/15/23 ... Daily Brief The Jan. 24, 2023, Daily Brief announces: Fall 2023 Learning Communities, Bagpipe Lessons, Student Success & Academic Excellence, 2023 Tutoring Services, Reminder About PASSHE Trainings, KUSSI Fan, Faculty and Student Appreciation Basketball Game, Free Faculty Brass Concert, Nominations for the 2023 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching DAILY BRIEF