A Student Life professional staff member is the university's coordinator for
Disability Support Services. JU recognizes that some disabilities are primarily
physical, while others are psychological or involve specific disabilities of the
learning process. Available resources include assistance with course scheduling,
adjustments to full-time status requirements, coordination of services with
other University departments such as Residential Life and Counseling Services,
counseling in faculty/peer relations, guidance in lifestyle management and
community agency referrals. Accommodations in the classroom may include:
priority seating, change of classroom, tape recording of lectures, extra time
for tests, alternative test formats, etc.
If you seek assistance or request "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA
Section 504 Act, you must provide complete medical and/or psychological
documentation to the coordinator for Disability Support Services. Documentation
must be current - not more than three years old. Requests for "reasonable
accommodations" must be done in a timely manner so faculty/staff can plan for
the accommodations. Students with disabilities are responsible for maintaining
the same academic levels as other students, maintaining appropriate behavior and
providing timely notifications of special needs. Students must request
"reasonable accommodations" each semester of enrollment to receive the
accommodations.
Students with hearing and speech related disabilities should call the Florida
Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 for TDD assistance.
Contact Student Life for more information at studentlife@ju.edu