Rogers State University is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunity and full participation for students with disabilities outlined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.
RSU ensures that no qualified individual with a disability will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability under any program or activity offered. Guidelines are reviewed on a continual basis for determination of services and adjusted according to current national and regional trends and policies.
The federal definition of a disability includes a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person’s major life activity; has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.
With me not being able to see, there are challenges when it comes to getting from point A to point B, but everyone here — everyone at Student Affairs — has been so helpful, so accommodating in helping me get around.
Masson Maddox Communications
Description of Services
RSU provides service to all students with disabilities who are otherwise qualified as defined by federal regulations. Students are considered to be otherwise qualified if, with or without reasonable modification to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, they meet the same standards (academic, professional, technical, and behavioral) as other students. Rogers State University does not compromise on the standards of excellence and performance demanded of students to successfully complete their programs.
RSU will reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified students with a disability unless such accommodation poses an undue hardship or would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program, or activity or undue financial or administrative burden. Students with disabilities are provided with reasonable academic and other accommodations. If you are curious about specific accommodations please do not hesitate to call the Student Disability Services Coordinator at 918-343-6828.
The impairment must meet criteria as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of a major life activity includes but is not limited to walking, breathing, seeing, hearing, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself, learning, and working.
SELF-IDENTIFICATION
Students enrolled in a college or university are required to self-identify if they would like to request services on the basis of a disability. Students may self-identify by registering with Student Disability Services located in the Office of Student Affairs.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is determined on the basis of the presence of a disability and a need for services and accommodations to support an equal access to education. Students are required to register and provide appropriate documentation of a disability before receiving accommodations or services. Accommodations cannot be retroactive and begin only after documentation is received and a reasonable time for accommodation has been allowed.
Registration
A student is considered a registered student with a disability upon enrollment in the University and submitting the Official Request for Accommodation.
Please remember to include your documentation (PDF) with your official request. Without correct supporting documentation, your request will NOT be fulfilled. If you would like a form to give to your practitioner to fill out, please feel free to use Professional Documentation Form (PDF). This form is completely voluntary and only serves as an optional guide for your provider.
Accommodations Renewal
Students who have previously registered for the academic year may use the Accommodations Renewal Form to extend accommodations for the current semester. Once your renewal has been received, it will be reviewed within 7-10 days.
Enrollment Tips
The following are some tips to help students with disabilities with enrollment process at Rogers State University.
- Ask for help!
- Register early and plan your schedule before enrolling
- Ask yourself:
- Have I planned enough time in between classes?
- Have I allowed time between classes for extended testing time for exams?
- Have I allowed time to process the information from a class, to study for the next class, or get organized for the next class?
- Is the facility accessible? If not, please visit with the Director of Student Development to plan for that class.
- Do you need special assistance in reading for a class?
- Do you need the books or materials in an alternative format?
- Double check your class schedule.
- Are you a morning person or have problems with joints or body aches in the early morning? If not, schedule your classes for the afternoon.
- Are you prone to seizures or changes in blood sugar levels during certain times of the day? How can you schedule around those times?
- Do you have special dietary needs or take medication at specific times? Schedule accordingly.
- If you have trouble concentrating or processing information, you may have more success in classes that last 50 minutes rather than classes that last longer.
- If you need more continuity or practice time in class, choose courses that meet three times per week.
- What type of class fits your learning style?