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Students with Disabilities

The State University of New York is committed to ensuring welcoming and inclusive living and learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. SUNY understands that disability services and campus accessibility is a critical factor in informing campus choice. Each of our 64 campuses offers an array of services for students with various disabilities. Every campus has a designated coordinator ready to assist in your journey through higher education.

Accommodations & Assistance

Your Rights

• Students with disabilities are entitled equal access to programs and services in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990 as amended in 2008). Campus Disability Services Offices facilitate and coordinate the provision of services and accommodations for students. Accommodations are determined on a case by case basis, determined by disability documentation and the interactive process with the individual student.

Agency Supports

• Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
• New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• ADA Part-time TAP
• Readers Aid

Additional Resources

• Effective College Planning for Students with Disabilities (WNYCCDA)
• A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education)
• Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators (U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights)
• Comparing High School to College (The State University of New York)