COUN 7001 - Disability Support Services

Credit Hours: (3)

Description Disability Support Services are the offices on college campuses that are designated to assist students with disabilities in gaining equal and meaningful access to all aspects of the postsecondary environment. This course reviews the development of such offices, the services they provide, and the challenges they face in serving students with disabilities. This course will cover such topics as architectural barriers, classroom accommodations, the legal context of disability services, and roles of professionals in these offices vis-à-vis other services provided on college campuses.