SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Classroom and Testing Accommodations

Disability Support Services assists in determining the classroom accommodations that are most appropriate for students with disabilities based on documentation of their disability. Student Support Services encourages communication with instructors regarding accommodations. Student Support Services can send notification letters regarding accommodation issues to faculty as needed. Examples of classroom accommodations are varied, but may include: Adapted testing arrangements, extended time on tests, assistance with ordering recorded texts, and access to special equipment.

Guidelines for Documentation of Students with a Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), or a Psychiatric/Psychological Disability are located at:

http://www.www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/91130.html

Intake Process

  1. Applications are available at the office of Disability Support Services or on the web at: http://www.sss.msstate.edu/pdf/application.pdf
  2. Provide Disability Support Services with documentation of your disability. See http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/91130.html
  3. Return or mail the completed application to:
    Disability Support Services
    P.O. Box 806
    Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762
  4. Contact Disability Support Services at 662-325-3335 to schedule an intake interview.If a sign language interpreter is needed, please make that request at the time you schedule your appointment.

**Important Notice for Students Currently Served Through Disability Support Services **

Each student who wishes to continue to be served by the Disability Support Services must pick up their Notification of Disability letters each semester. If the Notification of Disability letters are not picked up by the student, his or her file is closed. You will be removed from the student roster AND from Banner for priority pre-registration.

Student Involvement

United Students is a student organization that serves as an advocacy and support group. Its members are comprised of students with and without disabilities. For more information contact Disability Support Services at 662-325-3335.