Current Students

Purpose

The primary role of the Office of Disability Services is to ensure equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities to programs and activities offered through Minnesota State University. The office also acts as a resource and referral agency for students needing additional services.

Process

Students with disabilities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Disability Services to discuss their needs and access services. The student should provide current documentation of their disability so an accommodation plan can be appropriately written. Current documentation is generally considered within the last three years. The Office of Disability Services maintains confidential files for the student throughout their career at Minnesota State Mankato.

Detailed information about the nature of documentation preferred to establish eligibility for support and assign accommodations can be found within our Documentation Guidelines.

With supporting documentation, students may access a variety of individual services. Some services routinely provided include:

• Notetaking
• Text in alternative format
• Alternative testing
• Sign language interpreting
• Early registration
• Assistive technology

The following pages provide specific information and procedures and request forms for the various, routinely provided services. All of the following forms can be made available in an alternative format upon request.

Instructor Notification