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Disability Resource Programs

Purpose, Aims and Objectives

Purpose Statement

The purpose of CI Disability Resource Programs is to encourage a learning community in and beyond the classroom that promotes academic excellence, success, personal development and self-advocacy skills that will empower and support students with physical, learning or psychological disabilities so that they can participate fully in, and benefit equitably from, the University experience to realize their academic and personal potential.

Aims

Aim 1: To provide accommodations that will assist students to overcome barriers and reduce the impact of disability on their college experiences.

Aim 2: To promote awareness of the needs and capabilities of students with disabilities among students, faculty, staff, administration and the surrounding community.

Objectives

Objective 1: To determine student needs and improve program quality through ongoing assessment of Disability Resource Programs.

Objective 2: To assist students with disabilities in the admissions and enrollment process.

Objective 3: To provide quality and timely services to students in the areas of counseling, alternative media and alternative testing.

Objective 4: To provide opportunities for students to build and practice community.