Gallaudet University
Who We Are
Our Work
Overview
News & Stories
Apr 18, 2024
Upcoming Events
April 18, 2024
University Wide Events
No Communication Compromises
Areas of Study
Schools
Programs
Changing the world
Research
Community & Innovation
Research Experiences & Services
Our Global Presence
Global at Home
Global Learning For All
Global Engagement
Your Journey Starts Here
Admissions
Financial Aid
Explore Our Campus
Connect
Discover
Influence
Directories
Popular Keywords
Explore
Quick Links
News
Departments
Projects
Information
Faculty
Publications
FAQs
Contact
GU
/
Academic & Career Success
Office for Students with Di...
OSWD Student Advisory Board
Email Us
The OSWD Student Advisory Board (SAB) was established to address student concerns regarding accessibility on campus and give students more control over their efforts to affect change. The SAB advises OSWD and the campus community on accessibility issues that may require attention and action. It provides a safe space for students to express concerns about any accessibility issues they encounter on the Gallaudet campus.
OSWD follows established testing procedures as mandated by Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. By law, course content and testing format cannot be fundamentally altered to accommodate a student's disability if the change would compromise the validity of test measurement. By far the...
The Office for Students with Disabilities recommends that all faculty members use the following statement on their course syllabi to inform students with disabilities of the faculty member's willingness to provide reasonable accommodations: Gallaudet University is committed to providing all students equal access to learning...
Just as faculty and students are interacting remotely, all Gallaudet staff members, except those who are considered essential employees, are also working remotely, including the staff of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD). Despite the changes, OSWD maintains its commitment to assisting its students...
It is the policy of Gallaudet University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local regulations regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Pursuant to these laws, no qualified individual with a disability, or those regarded...
Students have the right to choose not to use accommodations, and not to disclose their disabilities to OSWD or to Gallaudet's faculty or staff. However, it is the student's responsibility to request accommodations through OSWD in a timely manner, if the student discovers during the...
Enrolled students may apply for disability-support services and request accommodations at any time during their academic career at Gallaudet. We encourage students who are new to Gallaudet to start this process well before their first term begins. This allows OSWD time to receive the documentation,...
After you have been notified of your eligibility in writing, usually by email, you are considered registered with OSWD. You are also considered a documented student with a disability at Gallaudet, and entitled to receive accommodations and services. In your acceptance letter you will be...
Download the "Request for Services" form from the top of our Forms for OSWD Page, complete all three pages (parts 1, 2, & 3), and email to OSWD. Check the Documentation Guidelines to see what you need to document your disability, collect the information, then...
A disability, as defined under Title III of the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (ADA) as amended by the "ADA Amendments Act of 2008", and Section 504 of the "Rehabilitation Act of 1973", is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or...
Winter Storm Emergency Preparedness: Tips for Students" (PDF) Winter Storm Emergency Preparedness: Plans & Procedures; Gallaudet University/OSWD Policy Guidelines" (PDF)