STUDENTS
WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES POLICY
Fayetteville
State University's
increasing number of students who are non-resident, non-traditional,
or physically disabled, necessitates a corresponding increase in
special services to accommodate the needs of these students.
It
is the policy of Fayetteville State University that any person with
a disability disabilities may NOT be discriminated
against on the basis of her or his disability.
Fayetteville
State, with its commitment to the development of self-esteem and
dignity in all members of the academic community, will provide
reasonable accommodations to a student with a disability.
The
Center for Personal Developments offers personal support to students
with disabilities. Counselors
are available to discuss scheduling classes. Additional services include pre-admission information,
orientation, accessibility information, and information about study
skills and testing techniques. This program will also assist in making reasonable
accommodations related to campus life. Working in close contact with other areas of the University
as well as community agencies and organizations, the program
works to enrich the educational opportunities offered to students
with disabilities. Students
with disabilities who wish to receive assistance from the university
should register with the Center for Personal Development at the
beginning of each semester.
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Individuals
needing assistance from the University Center for Personal
Development should complete the Services for Students with
Disabilities
form and return it
to Fred Sapp at the
Center for Personal Development, locate in the Spaulding Building. The Center For Personal Development office hours are from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. The telephone number is (910)
672-1222.
Several
procedures and guidelines have been established to assist students
with disabilities in meeting their needs. Additional procedures and guidelines will be established as
needed and existing procedures and guidelines will be periodically
evaluated.
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