State University of New York Institute of Technology
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Disabled Student Services


Students with disabilities are welcomed at SUNYIT. Disabilities Services is located in the Student Success Service Office, Donovan Hall G174.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 or by appointment
E-mail: elizabeth.briggs@sunyit.edu
Phone: 315-792-7805

Any current or prospective student may contact our office to discuss potential academic accommodations. Typical accommodations include extended time for testing, testing in a quiet location, textbooks in alternate format, and others as determined by the nature of the disability. These accommodations must be supported by documentation from outside sources, such as a recent psychological evaluation or medical report that clearly identifies the nature of your disability and the impact of your disability or treatment upon learning. (SUNYIT is not responsible for providing for evaluation or funding to complete the needed documentation.)

The Disabilities Services Office will assist with requesting the required documentation or exploring resources that may provide testing or documentation. Once documentation is received, a plan is developed that can be share with faculty. This plan does not disclose the nature of the disability, although many students have found that discussing their circumstances with faculty can be helpful.

Accommodations are implemented to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 (subsection E) of the Rehabilitation Act. The intent of which is to provide access for otherwise qualified persons. SUNYIT is not required to lower or substantially modify essential academic requirements, or make modifications that would fundamentally alter the nature of a service, program, or activity or that would result in an undue financial or administrative burden. Additionally, accommodation plans must be updated each semester.

The Disabilities Services Office is happy to advocate or coordinate with outside service providers, by student request and with written consent to communicate. Parents should be aware that legal rights and responsibilities change from high school to the college, both in terms of the type of support provided and in terms of parental involvement in the process. Students are solely responsible for self-identifying and following up with our office for any needs that they may have. Any student who wishes to have our office communicate with a parent must sign a written consent for permission to communicate.

The Disabilities Services Office is a resource for NYS voter registration forms, and encourages all students to take advantage of their right to be a voice in our political process.



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