Brigham Young University. Handicapped Student Services

Established in 1979, the Handicapped Student Services served the emotionally and physically handicapped students of the University. Handicapped Student Services was administered by Student Special Services from 1979 to 1986 and then operated under Student Auxiliary Services until 1990. In 1990 it was then placed within Student Life and renamed Disabled Student Support. Advisers included: Denmark Jensen (1979-1981), Norman Roberts (1981-1987), Michael Whitaker (1987-1988), Teri Jensen (1988-1990).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Handicapped Services

Description

Established: 1979

Abolished: 1990

Location: Provo, Utah (1979-1990)

Functions

Handicapped Student Services facilitated the physically and mentally handicapped students of the University, offering ASL services, readers for the visually impaired, braille writers, book lockers, and other various amenities geared towards enabling handicapped students. Assistance was also available toward obtaining appropriate class loads and making appropriate career preparation through this office.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Handicapped Student Services was directed by an adviser, who reported to the Dean of Student Life.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1979-1990)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Special Services (1979-1986)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Auxiliary Services (1986-1990)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Disabled Student Support (1990-)

Sources

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1979-1980 p. 21 (Denmark Jensen, Adviser)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1981-1982 p. 20 (Norman Roberts, Adviser)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1987-1988 p. 17 (Michael Whitaker, Adviser)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1988 (Fall) p. 18 (Teri Jensen, Adviser)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1993-1994 p. 37 (name change, placed in Counseling Center)

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997: (Variant Name: Brigham Young University. Handicapped Services; Handicapped Student Services was administered by Student Special Services from 1979 to 1986)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00059

Creator: UPB/ARC