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for California State University, Fresno.
Disabled Student Services
Student Affairs
Henry Madden Library, Room 1047
(559) 278-2811 or (559) 278-3084 TDD
(559) 278-4214 FAX
ROBERT E. LUNDAL, Coordinator
California State University, Fresno is committed to meeting the spirit and letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other legislation calling for full inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Disabled Student Services takes a personal interest in meeting the special
needs of students with disabilities.
Students who have temporary or permanent disabilities that may affect academic
functioning may be eligible for a variety of support services. Disabled
Student Services is located in the Henry Madden Library, Room 1047. This
facility contains the administrative staff as well as a variety of assistive
equipment and facilities.
Who Is Served. Disabled Student Services (DSS) provides specialized
resources that help students with physical, perceptual, and learning disabilities
to achieve maximum independence while pursuing educational goals.
Students should visit the Disabled Students Office to initiate a request
for services. Be prepared to provide appropriate verification of disability
at that time.
Campus Access. DSS Staff specialists work with all areas of the university
to reduce or eliminate physical, academic, and attitudinal barriers.
Fresno State is one of the more accessible university communities in California.
The climate is moderate and the flat terrain poses few mobility obstacles.
The campus has made significant strides to reduce and eliminate structural
obstacles. Elevators are provided, allowing access to all instructional
areas above the ground floor. Accessible restrooms, drinking fountains,
telephones, and TDDs (Telephone Devices for the Deaf) are provided across
the campus. Portable science laboratory stations and other specialized academic
equipment are available for students who use wheelchairs. Blue curb parking,
campus access maps, wheelchair loans, and other aids are also available.
Swimming, weight training, and other physical fitness activities are available
through the individualized adaptive kinesiology program.
Services Provided. Academic support services available to students
with physical, perceptual, and learning disabilities include: readers, scribes,
ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters, audio-taped textbooks, and testing
facilities. Also available is a wide variety of adaptive equipment devices
including print enlargers, speech input and voice output computers, Braille
printers, and other specialized equipment to assist students with disabilities.
Additionally, students with documented disabilities may be provided with
disability management advising, which emphasizes personal growth and development,
as well as independence and self-advocacy. Other services provided may include
career exploration and campus-to-career skills building.
Priority Registration. Students with verified disabilities may be
afforded priority registration privileges to facilitate class scheduling.
Student Responsibility. It is the student's responsibility to initiate
a request for services from DSS and to provide appropriate verification
of disability. The student is also responsible for personal accommodations
such as attendant care, transportation to and from the campus, and other
personal services not directly related to academic coursework. DSS staff
will assist students who need to contact campus, state, and community agencies
that provide such services.
Independence for students with disabilities is becoming a reality on this
campus. DSS staff members are confident that student creativity coupled
with specialized services will result in a rewarding educational experience.
