Center for Accessibility Resources
Welcome!
Saint Xavier University's Center for Accessibility Resources is committed to working closely with staff and faculty in support of equal access, reasonable accommodations, and academic assistance for students with documented disabilities.
Contact Us:
Warde Academic Center, Room A-219
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
773-298-3956
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Mission
The mission of the Center for Accessibility Resources at Saint Xavier University is to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the programs, services, academic resources, and activities of the University. This will be enacted through the identification of reasonable modifications to institutional policies, procedures, and educational services and the provision of effective auxiliary aids and services.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Center for Accessibility Resources is grounded in the belief that individuals with disabilities are an integral part of the university community, and that disability is a natural part of human diversity and a larger aspect of disability as diversity. Moreover, creating accessible and inclusive environments is a shared responsibility of the university.
Accommodations
There are many types of accommodations depending on the nature of the disability, which are categorized into the following:
Eligibility
Any SXU student with a documented disability is eligible for services. According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, persons are provided reasonable accommodations when that person:
- has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;
- has a record of such impairment; or
- is regarded as having such impairment.
The student has an obligation to self-identify that he or she has a disability and needs accommodations. This is a significant change for many students who are used to having a secondary school automatically provide services. This is also a significant change for parents who are used to asking for services for their children and being a partner in the educational process.
Learn MoreSteps to take
- Each registered student must have his or her healthcare professional complete a disability verification form.
- Upon request, the Center for Accessibility Resources will notify individual faculty members of the student's need for accommodations.
- Discuss specific accommodation needs with their professor at the beginning of each semester.
Meet the Staff
Margaret McDonnell
Director
Phone: 773-298-3308
Email: mcdonnell@victorybreastimaging.com