Thiel College - Academic Services Center




	Home Accessibility of Campus Buildings Catalog Statement Counseling Center Faculty Reference Information Grievance Policy Mission Statement Student Health Services Student Reference Information Syllabus Statement Required Documentation		Current Students > Office of Special Needs The Office of Special Needs provides services and academic adjustments to ensure that there is no discrimination on the basis of disability. Following the guidelines of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990, Thiel College does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities must meet the College's academic standards for admission and be able to perform the essential objectives for a program and course work. Purpose of Special Need Services: Provide services and academic adjustments to students with disabilities Work closely with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity Assist in the development of reasonable academic adjustments for students Provide equitable access for individuals with disabilities Who qualifies: Anyone who has an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities Anyone who has documentation of the disability from a qualified Healthcare Professional Anyone who can demonstrate that the reasonable academic adjustments is necessary for participation in College programs Confidentiality: All Special Needs documentation is considered confidential between the student and the Office of Special Needs, unless the student chooses to reveal it All explicit or implicit reference to a certain student and his/her disability is inappropriate Susan Cowan, RN, MSN Special Needs Coordinator AC 126 Phone: 724-589-2063 Fax: 724-589-2092 Office hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.