Center for Student Disability Services

Services

Services provided by the center include:

• Priority registration
• Accommodations
• A CUNY LEADS counselor who facilitates successful academic and career outcomes
• Referrals to the most appropriate resources on campus
• Assistance in developing self-advocacy skills
• ADA Part-Time TAP Program
• Assistive technology

Conflict Resolution

Every effort is made to ensure that students with disabilities are provided with appropriate accommodations and academic adjustments, which are determined on a case-by-case basis.

We work collaboratively with students and the campus community to provide access to students with disabilities registered with CSDS.

In the event that the services do not meet students’ expectations, they should follow the procedure listed below:

• Provide an explanation of the situation in writing to the director of the center.
• An appointment will be arranged with the director to discuss the situation.
• A second appointment may be made if additional documentation is requested.
• If after the final meeting the issue is still unresolved, the student should make an appointment with the vice president for student affairs, 2113 Boylan Hall.
• If the problem still cannot meet a resolution and the question concerns access and accommodations, then the student should appeal to the Office of Diversity and Equity, 2147 Boylan Hall.
• In the event that the problem cannot be resolved after all steps have been taken, a formal complaint can be filed with the Office of Civil Rights.

National Voter Registration Act

Under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the Center for Student Disability Services is an agency-based registration site, where students are offered the opportunity to become registered voters. Applications are available in 138 Roosevelt Hall. The New York State Board of Elections website has more information.