Dr. Lin's Instructional Web - Barry University

Rick Gunsallus, M.S., Coordinator
Marilyn Cepeda, Staff Interpreter
Thompson Hall 105, Voice/TDD: 305-899-3488, Fax: 305-899-3959
e-mail: disabilityservices@mail.barry.edu
Web Page: http://www2.barry.edu/vpss/disability.html
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the Office of Disability Services is to provide assistance to all
students having physical, visual, hearing, speech, learning, psychological, chronic, and
temporary disabilities.
By providing information, advocacy, and accommodations, the office seeks to
enhance each student’s educational experience by assuming their human, educational, and legal
rights. Thus, through fostering one-on-one relationships with students, Disability Services
strengthens the caring environment of Barry University.
Furthermore, the Office of Disability Services strives to provide a holistic
educational experience, which prepares each student to be united and equal with the nondisabled
population.
POSSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS*
• Recorded texts and other materials
• Sign language or oral interpreters
• Preferential seating
• Permission to tape record lectures
• Library assistance
• Early registration
• Note takers
• Mobility training and orientation
• Isolated testing room
*Please note that all of the above accommodations are provided at the discretion of
the Director of Disability Services after proper documentation has been submitted to the Office
of Disability Services. Other accommodations are available, and are discussed on an
individual basis.
If you are a student at an off-campus site and require services, please contact a
disability services counselor at 305-899-3489. All paperwork can be taken care of via fax if
necessary.
APPEALS
The student may appeal any decision related to a requested accommodation or
auxiliary aid to the Director of Disability Services. Such an appeal must be made in writing to
the director not later than 10 days following the decision as to a requested accommodation or
aid. Any position paper, brief, medical documentation or other written material, which the
student desires to be reviewed by the Director, shall be submitted together with the notice of
appeal. The Director of Disability Services shall investigate and respond to the notice of
appeal in writing, stating his or her decision, together with the reasons for either affirming or
reversing the previous decision as to an accommodation or auxiliary aid. If a student wishes to
appeal the decision of the director he/she should refer to the policy on Registering a Grievance
Against University Employee found later in this publication
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Stephanie Walker, M.S., Director of Computer Services for Student Services
Pascal Robert, B.S., ID Office Coordinator
Thompson 111, 305-899-3087
e-mail: swalker@mail.Barry.edu
Web Page: http://www2.barry.edu/vpss/id.html
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