KY College Disability Resource Centers ID Type Institution Name 1 Four Year Eastern Kentucky University Address Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities SSB 361, CPO 66 521 Lancaster Avenue Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY 40475 Contact Phone Teresa Belluscio, Director Phone: 859-622-2933 Fax: 859-622-6794 Email http://www.disabled.eku.edu/staff.php College Website: http://www.eku.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://www.disabled.eku.edu/ Services Services are specific for individual needs based on disability. Learning disability services include: TESTING:extended time, proctored testing, use of assistive technology/software scribe, minimal distraction testing, alternative type or test format, calculator usage hand held speller/dictionary READING: books on tape, Kurzweil reader, reader Write Outloud, Co-Writer and Inspiration Dragon Dictate WRITING: extended time for in class assignments to correct spelling and grammar, use of computer or word processor, use of personal laptop computer, use of assistive technology MATH: use of a calculator NOTE TAKING: other accommodations with a specific LD tape record lectures, in mathematics copies of classmate’s notes REGISTRATION: reduced academic load GENERAL: discussion of campus resources and LD, individualized help as indicated by documentation program, individual needs considered Additional Information Students must self identify as needing services by providing documentation of disability. Documentation has to be presented before services are rendered. See specific documentation needed and services provided by disability on the website: http://www.disabilities.eku.edu/services.php ID Type Institution Name 2 Four Year Kentucky State University Address The Hill Center, Suite 220 Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY 40601 Contact Phone Kendis Smith, Counselor (502) 597-5093 Email kendis.smith@kysu.edu College Website: http://www.kysu.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://tinyurl.com/83emoel Services Specific accommodations are always set on a case-by-case basis based on the current impact of the disability. Common Services: Extended test-taking time, Peer note-takers, Readers for tests, Note takers, Electronic textbooks, Student's personal attendant allowed in classroom (Personal attendants are not provided by the university.), Enlarged materials, Permission to record lectures, Hardcopy or online access to professors' PowerPoint slides, Excused disability-related absences, tardiness, or breaks, Assistive Technology, Use of SpellCheck or else no penalty for spelling errors on in-class writing assignments, Preferential seating, Reduced-distraction testing location, Course delivery alterations for students who are deaf or blind, Personal Coaching, Accessible parking, housing, and facilities. Additional Information Contact the DRC four weeks before accommodations are needed to request assistance to allow for the required medical or psychological documentation to be obtained and reviewed and for accommodations to be arranged. Students must re-register with the DRC at the beginning of each semester, preferably no later than upon receipt of their schedules. See website for more information about Qualifying for Services: http://tinyurl.com/7wpjkg7 ID Type Institution Name 3 Four Year Morehead State University Address 204-E ADUC Morehead State University 150 University Boulevard Morehead, KY 40351 Contact Phone Evangeline Day, Disability Services Coordinator 606-783-5188 Email e.day@moreheadstate.edu College Website: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/ Services --If you want to use accommodations at MSU, you will need to officially register with the Disability Services office. Call 606-783-5188 to schedule a confidential intake session. Meetings can take place in person or over the phone. Services can be pursued at any point but it is best to do so in advance. During the initial intake session, you will be asked to provide some basic information such as student I.D., phone number, and academic major. Your supporting documentation will be reviewed, an understanding of the impacts of your disability will be clarified with your input. In subsequent semesters you can renew your approved accommodations by simply calling, e-mailing, or stopping by the Disability Services office to request them. --Transition from High School to MSU --Explains the difference between receiving services at a postsecondary institution and high school http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/index.aspx?id=31350 -Personal Coaching http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/index.aspx?id=59251 Additional Information -Scholarships http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/index.aspx?id=50050 -Learn more about qualifying for services http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/index.aspx?id=31354 -Disability documentation guidelines http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/disability/index.aspx?id=31356 ID Type Institution Name 4 Four Year Murray State University Address 423 Wells Hall Murray State University Murray, KY 42071 Contact Phone Velvet Wilson, Director (270) 809-5737 Email velvet.wilson@murraystate.edu College Website: http://www.murraystate.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://tinyurl.com/874rkx4 Services All accommodations provided by the SSLD Office are based upon each student's individual needs. These needs will be determined after a mandatory one-on-one consultation with the SSLD Coordinator. SERVICES-Academic Advising , Test Proctoring, Quiet, Distraction-Free Test Environment Extended Test Time, Access to a Reader, Scribe, and/or Spell Checker Note Taking, Technical, Audio Textbooks, textHelp!98 Read & Write Computer-Reader program, Kurzweil reader Computer-Reader program, Academic Tutoring, SSLD Project Mentor Program, Community College Peer Tutoring Program Free All services may not be available during summer terms. Please call ahead to verify the availability of staff and services during summer semesters. Additional Information Project Mentor is an academic support unit of Student Disability Services that offers enhanced services to students who use the SDS Office. Students voluntarily access the services provided through Project Mentor. They receive individualized assistance with learning effective strategies for organizing and studying course related materials and assignments. http://tinyurl.com/7oyj5nf ID Type Institution Name 5 Four Year Northern Kentucky University Address University Center Room 101 (Ground Level) Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099 Hours: 8:15 am 4: 30 pm, Mon-Fri Contact Phone Benjamin Anderson, Interim Director (859) 572-6373 Email disability@nku.edu College Website: http://www.nku.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://disability.nku.edu/ Services Possible Accommodations (depending on the documentation and disability) Contact the Office of Disability Services, University Center, room 101 for more information on: Preferential Seating in the Classroom Student may use Tape Recorder in the Classroom Exam Proctor (Use of a Reader and/or a Scribe) Alternative Scheduling of Exams, Extended Time Copies of Overheads, Transparencies, and Notes Use of Aids during Exams: Calculator, Word Processor, and Special Equipment Interpreters (signers for the deaf) Volunteer note takers Albright Health Center (Gymnasium and Pool) Taped Textbooks can be ordered from: Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Large Print Materials Visual Text Optelec KURZWEIL 3000 (How to Use) DOWNLOAD a version of READPLEASE NKU Disability Services Handbook: http://tinyurl.com/7zwuadg Additional Information To receive accommodations, students with a disability must register with the Office of Disability Services and provide current documentation of a disability. Students delaying registration and request for accommodation may delay their access to accommodations. Professors will require that a student's need for classroom and/or exam accommodations is verified through Disability Services. More information about how to register for services: http://disability.nku.edu/register.html ID Type Institution Name 6 Four Year University of Kentucky Address Disability Resource Center University of Kentucky 2 Alumni Gym Lexington‚ KY 40506–0029 Contact Phone Jacob Karnes‚ Jr., Director Phone (859) 257–2754 Fax (859) 257–1980 Email jkarnes@email.uky.edu College Website: http://www.uky.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/DisabilityResourceCenter/ Services Students may register with the Disability Resource Center at any time by the following methods: 1. Schedule a meeting to discuss documentation and accommodation needs; 2. Bring in medical or psychological documentation to support your disability; 3. Complete a registration form. Many students register during their Summer Advising Conference before their freshman year. It is recommended that students register early. However‚ students are welcome to come in and register at any time. Services are unique for each individual's needs. Other Services: Accessible campus bus system Accessible housing Assistive Technology Student Disability Parking Additional Information Guidelines that detail specific information the University of Kentucky requires in order to provide accommodations to students: http://tinyurl.com/6rqhb43 ID Type Institution Name 7 Four Year University of Louisville Address Stevenson Hall Room 119 University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Contact Phone Cathy Patus, Director Phone:(502)852-6938 Fax:(502)852-0924 Email cathy.patus@louisville.edu College Website: http://louisville.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://louisville.edu/disability/ Services Resources at the University of Louisville for Autism Spectrum Disorder -Pre-admission counseling. High school students, transfer students, or returning adult students -University of Louisville requires the ACT (American College Test) for admission into degree-granting units of the university. Applicants with documented ASD are encouraged to seek accommodations on the ACT (may include extra time and testing in a reduced distraction environment). Accommodation on University placements tests may also be available. -Disability-related academic advising and planning that is supplemental to academic advising. -Supplemental note takers for eligible students. -Textbooks on tape or electronic format for eligible students. -Testing accommodations for eligible students. These accommodations may include additional time, reduced distraction environment, and other appropriate accommodation. -Advocacy for/by students is a high priority at the DRC, which may include intervention with faculty and instructors as appropriate. -Provision to faculty of information about autism spectrum disorder -Career Advising and Personal Counseling is provided through the Counseling Center. -REACH (Resources for Academic Achievement) is the University of Louisville’s centralized academic support unit designed for undergraduate students. It provides math tutoring, general tutoring, computer tutoring, and study skills. -University Writing Center supports writers and the teaching of writing. The center provides a comfortable place to write, to collaborate with other writers, and to use writing resources. Additional Information Guidelines for documentation, note taker policies, tutoring policies, exam accomadation policies: http://louisville.edu/disability/policies-procedures ID Type Institution Name 8 Four Year Western Kentucky University Address Western Kentucky University Student Disability Services 1906 College Heights, Blvd.#21052 Downing University Center Rm. A-200 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1052 Contact Phone Matthew Davis, Student Disability Coordinator (270)745-5004 Fax(270)745-6289 Email matt.davis@wku.edu College Website: Disability Resource Center Website http://www.wku.edu/sds/ Services Most common services include: Advocacy, Assistive Technology, Books to CD, Captioning, Computer Lab, Sign Language, Interpreting, Note Taking, Priority Registration, Test Accommodations, Video Phone Other services: Kelly Autism Program --College and Circle of Support Any person graduating from high school with a college bound diploma who meets both WKU and KAP Circle of Support requirements can complete an application. The interested student needs to first apply to and be admitted to Western Kentucky University. To enroll in the main campus, you must meet WKU’s entrance requirements for English, foreign language, math and have an ACT score of at least 22 (or SAT score of 930) or have a GPA of 3.0. If you do not meet WKU’s main campus requirements, you may still enroll at the Commonwealth School. Besides offering courses to fulfill those requirements, the Commonwealth School offers two-year associate degrees. After the individual has received notification of acceptance he or she needs to contact the Kelly Autism Program and request an intake packet. He or she will complete the intake packet and return it to KAP. After KAP reviews the intake packet we will contact you to schedule an interview. During this process we will review your packet and determine if you would be a good candidate for our program. Http://www.wku.edu/kellyautismprogram/collegeandcircleofsupport.php Additional Information Registration Process http://www.wku.edu/sds/registration_process.php Policies and Procedures http://www.wku.edu/sds/policies_and_procedures.php Student Resources http://www.wku.edu/sds/student_resources.php ID Type Institution Name 9 Two Year (KCTCS Ashland Community & Technical College Address Ashland Community & Technical College 1400 College Drive Ashland, Kentucky 41101 Contact Phone Heather Shelton, Manager of Disability Services Phone: (606)326-2051 or 1-800-928-4256 ext 62051 Email heather.shelton@kctcs.edu College Website: http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://ashland.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/Disability_Services.aspx Services The office provides a variety of assistive services, which are tailored to individual student needs. Any student with formal documentation of a physical, mental health, and/or learning disability qualifies for services. Additional Information Documentation requirements http://tinyurl.com/7gcbr4k ID Type Institution Name 10 Two Year (KCTCS Big Sandy Community and Technical College Address Big Sandy Community & Technical College Disability Services Student Center Room 103 1 Bert T. Combs Drive Prestonsburg, KY 41653 Contact Phone Janie Beverley, Coordinator 888-641-4132 ext.67359 Email janie.beverley@kctcs.edu College Website: http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/en/Academics/Disability_Services.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Documentation requirements http://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/Academics/Disability_Services/Documentation.aspx ID Type Institution Name 11 Two Year (KCTCS Bluegrass Community & Technical College Address Bluegrass Community and Technical College 103 Oswald Building Cooper Drive Lexington, KY 40506-0235 Contact Phone (859) 246-6530 (859) 246-6753 TTY Email BL_DSS@kctcs.edu College Website: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/en/DSS.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Documentation requirements http://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/DSS/Documentation.aspx ID Type Institution Name 12 Two Year (KCTCS Bowling Green Technical College Address Bowling Green Technical College 1845 Loop Dr. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Contact Phone Pam Bulle 270-901-1202 Email pamela.bulle@kctcs.edu College Website: http://bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/disability_services.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Documentation requirements http://bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Disability_Services.aspx ID Type Institution Name 13 Two Year (KCTCS Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Address KCTCS/Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Disability Services RPC 1st Floor Room 101 600 College Street Road Elizabethtown, KY. 42701 Contact Phone Noel Helm (877) 246-2322 extension 68455 Email nhelm0002@kctcs.edu College Website: http://elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/disability_services.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Students must request continued accommodations for each semester ID Type Institution Name 14 Two Year (KCTCS Gateway Community & Technical College Address Gateway Community and Technical College 1025 Amsterdam Road Covington, KY 41011 Contact Phone Colleen Kane, Director, Disability Services 859-442-4120 Email GW-disabilityservice@kctcs.edu. College Website: http://gateway.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://gateway.kctcs.edu/en/academics/disability_services.aspx Services Accommodations are decided on a case-by-case basis, this is not a complete list. -American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation -Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) -materials in accessible format -access to lecture notes -tests in a distraction-reduced environment -tests read orally -extended time on written tests -modification of specific course attendance policies -adaptive technology -specialized computer software -ergonomic chairs and workstations -permission to audio record lectures Additional Information Documentation requirements http://tinyurl.com/89gu7xr ID Type Institution Name 15 Two Year (KCTCS Hazard Community & Technical College Address Hazard Community and Technical College First Federal Center, 2nd Floor, Room 207 1 Community College Drive Hazard, KY 41701 Contact Phone Melissa D. Johnson 606-487-3405 Fax:606-487-3174 Email melissad.johnson@kctcs.edu College Website: http://hazard.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://tinyurl.com/7hqbqjk Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Documentation requirements http://tinyurl.com/c6u9ufr ID Type Institution Name 16 Two Year (KCTCS Henderson Community College Address Henderson Community College Sullivan Technology Center, Room 225 2660 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420 Contact Phone Larry Tutt, Coordinator 270-831-9783, 800-696-9958 ext. 19783 Email larry.tutt@kctcs.edu College Website: http://henderson.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://tinyurl.com/6qtyqu8 Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Contact Coordinator for information regarding documentation requirements ID Type Institution Name 17 Two Year (KCTCS Hopkinsville Community College Address Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Drive, PO Box 2100 Hopkinsville, KY 42241-2100 Contact Phone Dr. Jason Warren, Dean of Student Affairs designated Disability Services Coordinator (270) 707-3801 Email Jason.Warren@kctcs.edu College Website: http://www.hopkinsville.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://hopkinsville.kctcs.edu/en/student_life/disability_services.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Contact the disability services office for documentation requirements ID Type Institution Name 18 Two Year (KCTCS Jefferson Community & Technical College Address Jefferson Community & Technical College 109 East Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 Contact Phone Terri Martin, Disability Resource Manager 502-213-2474 or 502-213-2477 (TTY) Email terrif.martin@kctcs.edu College Website: http://jefferson.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://jefferson.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/ARC.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Meeting with the Disability Resource Manager is the first step in the accommodation process. Access*Ability Resource Center (ARC) Service Categories: -Admission Services -Facilitation of Academic Accommodations -Counseling Services -Interagency Communication, Resources, and Referral -Academic Support Services -Testing -Consultation and Training for Faculty and Staff List of services in each category http://jefferson.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/ARC/Services.aspx Additional Information Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Documentation requirements: http://jefferson.kctcs.edu/Current_Students/ARC/Documentation.aspx Deaf & Hard of Hearing -Venetia Lacy venetia.lacy@kctcs.edu 502-213-4218 Downtown, Technical, and Carrollton -Terri Martin Southwest, Shelby, and Bullitt -Nancy Birkla nancy.birkla@kctcs.edu 502-213-7120 ID Type Institution Name 19 Two Year (KCTCS Madisonville Community College Address John H. Gray Building, suite 139 2000 College Drive Madisonville, KY 42431 Contact Phone Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Manager (270) 824-1708 Email valerie.wolfe@kctcs.edu College Website: http://madisonville.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://madisonville.kctcs.edu/Student_Life/Disability_Resources.aspx Services Services are provided based on individual needs. The most common services are listed below and other services are available when needed. -Classroom Accommodations -Test outside of class -Extended time for tests -Extended time for in class assignments -Books in alternate format -Specialized computer software -Equipment rental -Advising services -Garth Gamblin Scholarship -Referral services -Referral to other college student services Additional Information Documentation requirements http://tinyurl.com/dxt3lgf Garth Gamblin Scholarship http://tinyurl.com/d4f4uvx ID Type Institution Name 20 Two Year (KCTCS Maysville Community & Technical College Address Maysville Community & Technical College Administration bldg., suite A-256 1755 U.S. Highway 68 Maysville, Kentucky 41056 Contact Phone Tabatha Butler, disability services coordinator 606-759-7141 ext. 66209 Email tabatha.butler@kctcs.edu College Website: http://maysville.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://maysville.kctcs.edu/en/student_life/disabilities.aspx Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Contact disability services coordinator for documentation requirements ID Type Institution Name 21 Two Year (KCTCS Owensboro Community & Technical College Address Owensboro Community and Technical College 4800 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Contact Phone Dr. Joseph Yazvac, Ed.D, LPCC, Coordinator of Disabilities Services (270) 686-4527 Email Joe.Yazvac@kctcs.edu College Website: http://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://tinyurl.com/7x2h3r9 Services Assistive Services are are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Contact disability services coordinator for documentation requirements Downtown Campus-Beth VanFleet beth.vanfleet@kctcs.edu 270-686-4486 Southeastern Campus Kay Evans kay.evans@kctcs.edu 270-686-4490 ID Type Institution Name 22 Two Year (KCTCS Somerset Community College Address Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Street Somerset, KY 42501 Contact Phone Mary Petry, Disability Services Coordinator (606) 451-6706 or 1-877-629-9722 ext. 16706 Email mary.petry@kctcs.edu College Website: http://somerset.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://somerset.kctcs.edu/en/student_life/disability_services.aspx Services Assistive Services are tailored to individual student needs. Documentation of disability is needed to access these services. Additional Information Contact disability services coordinator for documentation requirements ID Type Institution Name 23 Two Year (KCTCS Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Address Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 700 College Road Cumberland, KY 40823 Contact Phone Listed Below Listed Below Email Listed Below College Website: http://www.southeast.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website none Services Students with a disability requiring accommodations must request such services through the Office of Admissions on the Cumberland and Whitesburg campuses and the Counselor's Office on the Middlesboro campus. Students with disabilities must provide documentation certifying their disabilities. A representative from the Office of Admissions or the Counselor's Office will meet with the student to assess the need and to discuss access to accommodations. The college representative will act as the liaison between the student and the accommodation provider and act to facilitate such reasonable accommodations as may be required. These accommodations may include such services as classroom accommodations on tests and exams; note-taking; taping of classroom lectures; assistance with class scheduling and selection; tutorial services; referral to Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; personal counseling; and teaching, encouragement, and reinforcement of self advocacy skills. Additional Information Campuses Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville, Whitesburg Cumberland -Veria Baker cookie.baker@kctcs.edu (606)589-3018 Middlesboro and Pineville -Felicia Carroll felicia.carroll@kctcs.edu (606)242-0257 Whitesburg-Ron Brunty ron.brunty@kctcs.edu (606)633-0279 Harlan -Chuck Sturgill stephen.sturgill@kctcs.edu (606)573-1506 ID Type Institution Name 24 Two Year (KCTCS West Kentucky Community & Technical College Address West Kentucky Community and Technical College Anderson Technical Building Room 100 4810 Alben Barkley Drive Paducah, Kentucky 42001 Contact Phone Shelia Highfil, Manager 270-534-3406 Email shelia.highfil@kctcs.edu College Website: http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ Disability Resource Center Website http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/Disability_Services.aspx Services Reasonable Accommodations -Classroom Accommodations -Lecture accommodations -Examination accommodations -Assignment accommodations -Administrative Accommodations Descriptions of each of these accommodations: http://tinyurl.com/ccak9s6 Additional Information Documentation requirements: http://tinyurl.com/c3fa5rp