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University of Missouri-Columbia

 

Institution Information

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(573)882-2121
www.missouri.edu

Selective Admissions
4-Year, Public
Day, Evening, Weekend
Commuter, Residential, Distance/Online

 

Office Information

Office of Disability Services
S5 Memorial Union
Barbara Hammer
(573)882-4696
(573)884-5002 fax
(573)882-8054 tty
www.disabilityservices.missouri.edu
disabilityservices@missouri.edu

Staff

6 Full-Time Staff

Current Semester Enrollment

Campus - 30,200
Disability Services - 476

*numbers are approximate

Disability Types Disability Services Has Experience With

ADD/ADHD Health
Aspergers/Autism    Mobility
Brain Injury Orthopedic
Seizure Deaf
Neurological Hard of Hearing
Speech/Language Deaf-Blind
Learning Low Vision
Psychological Blind

 

Accommodations Commonly Provided

Tape Lectures Large Print
Notetaker: Volunteer Scribe
Interpreters Reader: Out-of-Class
CART/Real-time Transcription               Alternative Text: Conversion &
Information


Assistive Technology Currently Available

Assistive Listening Devices Speech Recognition
Closed Captioning Capabilities Scanning
TTY Word Prediction Software
Visual Alert System Spell Check
Braille Grammar Check
Large Screen Wynn/Text Help
CCTV Alternative Keyboard
Screen Reader  

 

Other Services Currently Available for Students with Disabilities

Mentor Program
Orientation
Personal Counseling

Other Services Currently Available for All Students

Academic Advising Employment Resources
Support Groups Learning Resource Labs
Adaptive Technology Training Tutoring
Career Counseling Campus Transportation

 

Other Accessibility Considerations

Accessible Residence Halls Accessible Community Housing
Accessible Public Transportation                  Accessible Web/Distance Education
Barrier Free Campus Terrain  

 

Documentation Requirements

Statement of Diagnosis                              Signature of Qualified Professional
History of Disability Description of Current Functioning
Other: Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

LD Assessments Accepted

WAIS SB
WJ-Cognitive             WJ-Achievement

 

Additional Information

The Adaptive Computing Technology Center is an office through the Division of Information and Technology that provides consultations, assessments and services related to adaptive/assistive technology for students as well as staff and the community. Disability Services works closely with ACT to insure that students with disabilities have access to the best and most appropriate services and supports needed.

 









 
 
 

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