Student Accessibility Services

How accessible is campus for disabled students?

Physical and administrative obstacles stand in the way of equitable education

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor • November 18, 2022

Ani Siva, sophomore Student Government Association (SGA) senator, met with Laura Ramsey, the newly appointed director for student accessibility services (SAS) on Nov. 11, to discuss a potential collaboration...

Student Accessibility Services: A helping hand on campus

SAS seeks to make navigating campus less difficult for students with physical disabilities

Samara Gerstle, News Reporter • October 13, 2022

The transition to college is difficult for any student; the heavy workload, social responsibilities and newfound independence all force students to acclimate quickly. With the addition of a disability,...

Previously, on SGA: Extenuating circumstances policy presented

Dana Nichols, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2021

Extenuating circumstances policy proposal To begin the meeting, vice president Nasim Salehitezangi presented SGA’s suggestions for an extenuating circumstances policy to Jennifer Henderson, interim associate...

“Can I pet your dog?”: A guide to service animal etiquette

Spencer Scruggs, accessibility services director, gives tips on service animal etiquette

Mikayla Mullin, Pulse Reporter • October 28, 2021

Chances are you’ve seen a service animal on campus. Maybe you were even interested in learning more about them, but you probably didn’t know the right way to approach their owner, or if you even should. If...