Accommodation Statement / Disability Statement

Accommodations Statement

Mount Aloysius College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, or veteran status. Any national origin minority person with limited language skills will be eligible for assistance in language skills from the College upon request. The College will provide such assistance to assure that any national-origin minority person with limited English language skills will not have the language be a barrier either to admission or to participation in programs of the College. For inquiries or information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Title IX and Section 504 coordinator, Vice President for Student Affairs, at the Office of Student Affairs, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630. Tel: (814) 886-6472.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations or have questions regarding access or accommodations on campus due to special needs, contact the Office of Student Affairs, Cosgrave Center at (814) 886-6472 in advance of your need or visit.

Disability Services

Mount Aloysius College makes every reasonable effort to provide qualified students with disabilities the opportunity to take full advantage of programs, practices, services and facilities. Students with disabilities who wish to request an accommodation are required to do so through the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cosgrave Center Room 106 or call (814) 886-6472.

At that time, students will be required to complete a formal request for accommodation and provide the necessary documentation. All requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to an effective date of implementation. Upon receipt of the completed request form and documentation supporting the request, the Office of Student Affairs will forward these materials to the Director of Counseling and Disability Services.

The Director of Counseling and Disability Services will review the request, meet with the student, and determine what accommodations are warranted and will be approved. For any request for accommodations to be implemented, it must be formally approved.

The College’s policy complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX and Section 504 of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes, regulations, and guidelines.