Office of Accessibility Services

The mission of the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is to provide access and equal educational opportunities for students with documented disabilities. Based on the intake interview and documentation provided by the student, a variety of accommodations may be provided to help students limit the impact of their disability on their academic performance. OAS also acts as a liaison between the student, faculty, and staff.

Eligibility Requirements

Students are eligible for disability services if they:

• Produce the required documentation of their disability
• Self-identify their need for accommodations

An eligible person with a disability:

• Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
• Can meet the essential requirements for participation in a program with or without accommodations

All documentation of disability must be provided to OAS on professional letterhead and contain the date of assessment, signature, title and license/certification numbers of the diagnosing professionals. Diagnoses of disabilities that do not contain the required information may not be used for determining eligibility for academic accommodations. OAS reserves the right to request reassessment when questions arise regarding previous assessment or previous service provision.

Requests for services and accommodations must be made in a timely manner. Without sufficient advance notification and proper documentation, the Office of Accessibility Services may not be able to meet your requests, or there may be delays. If you have been newly accepted and plan to enroll at SUNY Orange, please make every effort to contact our office well before you arrive on campus.