Students with Physical/Orthopedic Disabilities

Students with mobility difficulties may require extra time to get to class and may, from time to time, have difficulties with the elevators on campus as they break down on occasion. DSPS counselors work with students to stagger a student's schedule to avoid time conflicts, but problems can still arise. Please take these conditions into consideration when dealing with a student who is occasionally tardy. Some students are susceptible to physical problems that can require that he/she be absent from classes for treatment. If this occurs, understanding is appreciated. The student is still bound by the college absences policy and is responsible for either notifying the instructor or DSPS staff. DSPS staff will then notify the instructor.

Remember to take into consideration the accessibility of any field trip location. DSPS and the student will assist the instructor with any questions that may arise. Classes taught in laboratory settings or equipment used in classes may require modification for the student to participate. Should accessibility issues arise, DSPS is available to assist with these modifications.

Some students with physical impairments may not be able to participate fully in a lab class without the assistance of a lab aide. The student can give all instructions to an aide concerning a experiment or project; this can include which chemical to add or what type of test tube to use, etc.. The student will learn everything except the physical manipulation of the equipment. 

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