Resources for Disabled Students

Additional Resources

Resources for Disabled Students is part of the Student Affairs Division, comprised of many departments that offer  services in support of students' success at Colorado State University.  For more information on the Student Affairs Division, go to the Student Affairs Division website.

In addition to RDS, the following entites listed below may have more significance to students with disabilities.  Some are positioned in the Student Affairs Division while others are associated with other divisions of the university.  Regardless, the offices listed below may help you better navigate the strategies toward graduation.

Some offices may require an appointment.  Most services are provided free-of-charge to fee-paying students, unless otherwise noted.  For more details, call or visit the website listed.

Accommodation Support

Assistive Technology Resource Center - ATRC

305 Occupational Therapy Building, 491-6258
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/ATRC

Assists with equal access to technology and electronic information for students with disabilities. Services include assistive technology (adapted computing hardware and software) assessments, accommodations, training and technical assistance. Students must be referred through RDS and provide appropriate documentation of disability.

Morgan Library Assistive Technology

Electronic Information Center, 491-1535
http://lib.colostate.edu/infodesk/assist

Five rooms available for students who use assistive technology to access computer instruction or information. Reservations to use these rooms and equipment must be made in person or by phone.

Academic Support

Academic Advancement Center - AAC

117 Gibbons, 491-6129
http://aac.colostate.edu

Academic coaching and support including free tutoring for most lower division courses, supplemental instruction, study strategies, peer mentoring and leadership development. Students must meet specific criteria for services (low-income, first generation, or learning/physical disability). Documentation of disability should be on file with RDS.

Learning Assistance Program - LAP

C-81 Clark Building, 491-6498
http://www.counseling.colostate.edu/services/academic/learning-assistance-center/index.asp

Diagnostic screening and testing for attention difficulties and learning disorders for fee-paying students. To request an initial consultation with an LAP staff member, talk with a Behavioral Health person first.  A Behavioral Health person is available from 10am-3pm on Monday-Friday; he/she is located at the Hartshorn Health Service, 1st floor. No charge for meeting with the Behavioral Health person.  Students will be provided a group orientation to the LAP process and then be provided with individual LAP consultation. There are extra charges for LAP diagnostic screening and testing. Study skills strategies and tips are available on the website and a through a weekly drop-in service at the Wellness Zone (Student Center).

The Writing Center

Room 6, Eddy Hall, 491-0222
http://writing.colostate.edu/wcenter

Assists students with improving their writing process, including starting, drafting, revising, researching and proofreading skills for written assignments. Does not proofread or edit papers. On-line service and information on study skills also available. In addition to the Eddy services, also hold consultations at the Morgan Library, and at Braiden and Summit Residence Halls.

College of Natural Science - Tutorial

Room 9, Ingersoll Hall
http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/tutoring

Open tutorial sessions for a variety of math and science courses with peer tutors. Tutoring for specific courses are at pre-determined times each semester.

Other Support Services

Career Center

Ammons Hall, 711 Oval Drive, 491-5708
http://career.stuser.colostate.edu

Career planning resources, job search tools, and information to help choose a major or graduate school. Conducts job fairs and on-campus interviews with employers.

Center for Advising and Student Achievement - CASA

C 100 Alysworth Hall, 491-3658
http://www.casa.colostate.edu

Academic advising for open option students, those seeking a controlled major and those planning a career in a health-related profession. Assists non-admitted students wanting to take courses and well as students needing to withdraw.

Center for Community Partnerships - CCP

320 Occupational Therapy Building, 491-5930
http://www.ccp.colostate.edu

A variety of services to people with disabilities including a mentoring program for students with learning disabilities/ADD. Limited enrollment for mentoring program.

CSU Health Network

Hartshorn Health Services - 600 South Drive, 491-7121
http://hartshorn.colostate.edu

University Counseling Center - 1234 Aylesworth Hall, 491-6053
http://www.counseling.colostate.edu

As an integrated unit, Hartshorn Health Services (HHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC) provide collaborative medical and mental health care. Medical services include clinical care and health education for students and their families. Mental health services consist of individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Academic resources are also available to assist students with collegiate success. Specialized programs are available at both HHS and UCC (e.g., pharmacy, laboratory, stress management, alcohol and drug treatment).

On-Line Services

RAMWeb

http://ramweb.colostate.edu

Or for alernate log-in page:  http://agate.colostate.edu.cwis14/main_menu.aspx

RAMWeb gives students the ability to interact electronically with the University. Students can register for courses, view term based and cumulative academic information, review and accept financial aid, review student account balances and complete many other transaction with the University.

ASK PAT

http://www.askpat.colostate.edu

Ask Pat! is an anonymous online service designed to help Colorado State University students with their questions and concerns regarding physical, mental, emotional, and relational issues. Questions are answered by caring and trained CSU health professionals within two to three weeks.

Graduate School Information

http://www.gradschooltips.com

GradSchoolTips.com is a free service of the Avner Foundation and was created to provide free information for students considering graduate school.
 

 

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