Brigham Young University. Disabled Student Support
Handicapped Student Services became Disabled Student Support in 1990 within Student Life. Teri Jensen Pratt managed Disabled Student Support (1991-1994). Disabled Student Support became Services for Students with Disabilities in 1994.
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Description
Established: 1990
Abolished: 1994
Location: Provo, Utah (1990-1994)
Functions
The mission of the office of Disabled Student Support is to assure that disabled students are provided access to university programs. Services available through this office include: qualified sign language interpreters and TDD communications; volunteer readers for visually impaired or learning-disabled students; library lockers, study rooms, audio textbooks, Braille writers, and other various technological aids. In addition, help is offered in determining appropriate class loads and preparing for a career.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Disabled Student Support reported to the dean of Student Life.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1990-1994)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Handicapped Student Services (1990)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Services for Students with Disabilities (1994)
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1991-1992: p. 293 (Teri Jensen)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1993-1994: p. 330 (functions; Teri Pratt)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00127
Creator: ARC