Accessibility Services (ADA & Disability Services)

What is Accessibility Services?
Harrisburg University (HU) is committed to working with students with disabilities and/or learning differences by championing it as natural part of human...
Tue, 20 Aug, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Prospective Students
In many instances, the quality of accessibility services provided at a university can be an important factor in the decision-making process.  Accessibility ...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 10:54 AM
Current Students - Beginning the Process
Accessibility Services in the Office of Student Services is committed to removing barriers and providing equal education opportunity and full participation ...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 10:56 AM
Qualifying Conditions
A person with a disability is someone who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities has a h...
Thu, 20 Jul, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Accommodations
Harrisburg University provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to qualified students with disabilities who register with Accessibility Services. ...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Documentation Guidelines
Purpose of Documentation  Accessibility Services facilitates an interactive process to understand your requests and determine appropriate and reasonable ac...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 10:15 AM
K-12 Vs. College
Accessibility Services and accommodations in college are different than services and supports you may have received in a K-12 setting. K-12 focuses on succe...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Role of Parents/Guardians in the Process
You are more than welcome to have your parents/guardians accompany you to the initial introduction meeting with Accessibility Services. Keep in mind that th...
Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Service Animals
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as, "Any dog that is individually trained to work or perform tasks for the benefit o...
Fri, 28 Jul, 2023 at 1:33 PM
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)
The Fair Housing Act defines an emotional support animal (ESA) as any animal that provides emotional support, well-being, or companionship that alleviates o...
Tue, 8 Aug, 2023 at 1:34 PM