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Workshops: Discover your keys to success

October 14 2008 at 2:00 PM

Adamany Undergraduate Library

Join the Student Disability Services (formerly Educational Accessibility Services) staff for a series of workshops that will help you empower yourself.  Learn how to build positive support systems, self-accesptance and taking responsibilty, self-understanding and self-advocacy.The workshops will be held on:  Thursday, September 18, 2:00-3:00; Tuesday, October 14, 2:00-3:00; and Tuesday, November 11, 2:00-3:00.To register contact the Student Disability Services Office at 313.577.1851 or email Randie Kruman, rskruman@wayne.edu.  Space is limited to 25 sstudents per session.  

Obtaining Disability Services at EAS

October 14 2008

1600 David Adamany UGL

Step 1: Submit Disability Documentation Before service or accommodations will be issued, students must submit ADA approved documentation of a disability to EAS prior to registration/intake.  Refer to the link for "Documentation Guidelines" on this website. Documentation may be faxed, mailed or delivered in person to:Educational Accessibility Services1600 David Adamany Undergraduate LibraryDetroit, MI 48202Fax 313-577-4898Step 2: Schedule an IntakeIt is the responsibility of the student to contact EAS to schedule an intake appointment Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm.  The office number is 313-577-1851.  In Fall and Winter semesters, EAS is open until 7pm on Monday's and Thursday's.  Appointments are scheduled after the staff has reviewed the documentation.  Students must complete an intake form which can be downloaded from this EAS website under the link to "Forms." Accommodations will be made when the student meets face to face with a disability specialist at which time the specialist will explain the policies and procedures for receiving services and accommodations.  Completing Intakes During SummerNew students for fall semester may meet with a disability specialist during summer in advance, of orientation.  This is to benefit students who may need the use of their accommodations for placement examinations.  Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing StudentsStudents who are requesting interpreting services must notify EAS at least four weeks prior to the start of their first semester.Requesting Materials in Alternative FormatStudents who are requesting alternative print materials must notify EAS at least four weeks prior to the start of the semester.  Consult the "Student Handbook" link on our website to locate the link to "Alternative Media Policy and Procedures."