Prospective Students
LETTER FROM JUNE REINERT, DRS COORDINATOR
Dear Prospective Student:
Thank you for your interest in Disability Resource Services at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
A number and variety of academic and personal support services are available through this office to students with physical or learning disabilities. Since 1981, approximately 350-450 students have been served annually.
As the director for the Disability Resource Services, I have found the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus atmosphere a positive one for students with disabilities. Each year improvements have been made toward greater physical and program accessibility. Also, numerous faculty and staff have taken it upon themselves to attend “disability awareness” workshops and lectures to become attuned to accommodating individual student’s needs.
DRS Services includes: priority registration (pre-selection of classes, credits, and instructors) up to three semesters or 35-45 credits, classroom note taking, alternative textbooks and alternative testing. Services are provided by myself, disability advisors, and support staff.
Specific admission requirements for all students may be obtained from the Admissions Office. Our Admissions Office is sensitive to and aware of the individual needs for students with disabilities, and is open to considering specific solutions. Due to enrollment limits it is important that the student applies early in their senior year. We recommend that you get in touch with Disability Resource Services as soon as you plan on coming to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
For students with disabilities, I generally conduct an initial interview to determine their academic support needs (reasonable accommodations) and ascertain their eligibility for services. At that time, I also complete an intake interview form so the student personally does not have to complete any kind of application for our services. The student needs to provide documentation of a disability and documentation needs to be current (usually within the last three years.
An important non-discrimination policy for students with disabilities who attend the University of Wisconsin system schools was passed in July 1989. This policy helps to ensure that students with disabilities will receive the accommodations necessary for them to have equal access to educational opportunities and programs in an integrated setting. Each student shall be expected to make timely and appropriate disclosures and requests and to engage in appropriate and responsible levels of self-help in obtaining and arranging for accommodations or auxiliary aids.
Please E-mail us with any questions.
ability@uwlax.eduIf you have any further questions, please contact me at (608) 785-6900 (voice/TTY).
Sincerely,
June Reinert, Director
Disability Resource Service
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