Accessibility Services
Center for Counseling and Accessibility
Understanding Disability at CSU
Have you ever struggled to read a screen because the sun was creating a glare? When was the last time you used the automatic door button or a ramp because your hands were full of books or bulky items? In those moments, you experienced some form of impairment.
Disability is part of the human experience and it is more common than many realize. Recent CDC data shows that 1 in 4 adults (27%) in the U.S. live with at least one disability (CDC, 2023).¹ The number of disability cases is increasing as we grow in understanding neurodivergence and invisible impairments.
Did you know that 70% of disabilities are not visible to others? Moreover, disability occurs on a spectrum (temporary, permanent, and/or situational).² The Center for Counseling and Accessibility (CCA) is aware of the growing demand for access-related services on campus, in residence life, and in academic tech spaces; which is why the CCA seeks to champion accessibility rights in ways that benefit everyone.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights guarantee for persons with disabilities, and it was signed into enactment on July 26, 1990. According to the ADA, a person with a disability is anyone who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities. The ADA requires Coppin State University to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary for individuals with disabilities. (Read more about The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA)
Footnotes & References
¹ CDC (2023). Disability Impacts All of Us. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
² Microsoft Design. (n.d.). Inclusive Design: The Persona Spectrum. https://www.microsoft.com/design/inclusive/
How to Request Reasonable Accommodations
- Complete our intake and upload your required documents to Accomodate .
(How Accomodations Work | See Documentation Guidelines) - Connect with an accessibility counselor by scheduling an appointment to discuss your needs.
- Appropriately communicate any approved accommodations with your instructors in a timely manner. Don't wait until the last minute to request accommodations or communicate your accommodations to your instructors.
