Our Services

Extending the opportunities of higher education to people with disabilities is a high priority at Wright State. The university's Office of Disability Services offers programs to promote each student's academic, personal, physical, and vocational growth so that people with physical and learning disabilities can realize their full potential. In order to achieve our goals, our office offers a variety of services

Academic Support Services

These services are designed to assist students with disabilities in meeting all academic requirements at the university. Students with documented disabilities may receive classroom accommodations such as:

• Test Proctoring services for students needing additional time, an environment with reduced distractions, adaptive computer accommodations, and/or reading or writing assistance
• Classroom and laboratory accommodations and assistance
• Reader/writer service
• Sign language interpreters (for students who are deaf or hard of hearing)
• C-Print (for students who are deaf or hard of hearing)
• FM and IR amplification systems (for students who are deaf or hard of hearing)
• Counseling for issues regarding academics

Technology Center

The Technology Center provides classroom materials in alternative formats that include:

• Textbooks and classroom materials in alternative formats that include audio CD's, e-text, Braille
• Image enhancements for students whose disabilities prevent them from using standard print

Adaptive Technology

The Office of Disability Services also seeks to provide numerous adaptive technology opportunities for students such as:

• Certified Adaptive Technology Specialist
• Adaptive computer lab
• Technological accommodations for computers
• Communication device support

Physical Support Services

These services are designed to enable each student to be as independent as possible. Some of the services include:

• Accessible campus housing
• Information on accessible off-campus housing
• Disability parking
• Independent living skills training to achieve a greater degree of independence
• Information on mobility orientation for students with visual impairments

WSU's underground tunnel system provides easy access to virtually all campus buildings. Students have access to all areas of Montgomery County via the completely accessible public transit system.

Personal Care Assistance services are available to eligible students with severe physical disabilities for daily activities such as personal hygiene, eating, and laundry. Each student's individual requirements and needs are assessed during the Pre-Service Interview. Personal assistance services are fee based and the hourly fee for personal assistance is determined by the level of service required. Charges are paid for by the student or sponsoring agencies such as the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Career and Vocational Support Services

These services assist students with physical and/or learning disabilities in making career choices, and in the planning and development of their careers. Opportunities also exist for students to have various work site experiences.

• Assistance in selecting a major
• Career development and planning
• Assistance in searching for paid and unpaid work experiences
• Assistance with internships/co-op experiences for students with disabilities
• Job-seeking skills
• Recommendations for work-site accommodations
• Job Fair for Individuals with Disabilities

Fees

Most services are provided to students at no cost; however, fee-based services such as personal assistance and out-of-class academic assistance will be billed directly to students or sponsoring agencies. There is a nominal administrative fee for materials provided by the Technology Center, which will also be billed directly to students or sponsoring agencies.

Student Orientations

Specific orientations for incoming students with disabilities are offered prior to the beginning of each school year. Students and their families attend these program in addition to the university's student orientation program. These programs focus on services for students who use personal assistance, students who are blind or visually impaired, students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and students with learning disabilities.