MSU is committed to providing programs, services and activities that are equally accessible to all individuals who qualify and wish to participate.
MSU has significant populations of students, faculty and staff with disabilities within its community.
| October 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Faculty | 117 |
| Staff | 134 |
| Students | 811 |
- Who is a "person with a disability"?
- What is a reasonable accommodation?
- What resources are available for persons with disabilities?
- MSU Disability Resource Handbook
Who is a "person with a disability"?
The term "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) means, with respect to an individual: (a) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual; (b) a record of such an impairment; or (c) being regarded as having such an impairment.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is a modification made to the academic or work environment that helps assure equal employment or educational opportunity, and may include making existing facilities used by employees and students readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities; and acquisition or modifications of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustments or modifications of examinations, training materials, or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for persons with disabilities.
What resources are available for persons with disabilities?
For students with a disability: Students with a disability should contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), 120 Bessey Hall, 517/353-9642 or TTY 517/355-1293.
For employees with a disability: Qualified individuals with disabilities may seek reasonable accommodations in consultation with supervisors or unit administrators. The University’s Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Policy is available on the web at www.rcpd.msu.edu.
Transportation: Public transportation for the MSU campus is provided by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). All CATA buses are fully accessible, allowing persons with disabilities to use the service. The fixed-route system is supplemented by Spec-Tran, a small vehicle, advance appointment, demand-response and curb-to-curb paratransit service. Spec-Tran is available for persons who cannot use fixed route services because of a disability. Additional information may be obtained from CATA at 394-1000 or TTY 394-CATA, or on the web at www.cata.org. Students and employees whose disability precludes use of the fixed route system may receive assistance in registering for Spec-Tran by contacting CATA directly or via the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, 120 Bessey Hall, 353-9642.
Parking: Information on accessible parking and parking permits may be obtained from the Vehicle Office, Department of Police and Public Safety, Red Cedar Road, 517/355-8440.
Housing: MSU offers a variety of on-campus living facilities, each with its own unique design and general atmosphere. Several of these facilities offer units that meet needs of persons with disabilities. These units, though innovative in design, are integrated into the general housing complexes so as not to isolate persons with disabilities from the mainstream of campus life. Information on accessible residence hall or apartment facilities on campus may be obtained from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, 120 Bessey Hall, 353-9642.
Accommodations for public events: Contact the sponsoring unit/organization for additional information.
The President’s Advisory Committee on Disability Issues ensures broad institutional input on matters relating to persons with disabilities at MSU. The Committee is responsible for advising the President on University policies, programs and procedures affecting persons with disabilities in the University community.
Disability Resource Handbook