Mission
Staff and Contact Information
Students with Disabilities
Employees with Disabilities
Visitors with Disabilities

MISSION

The Mission of the Office of Disability Services is to assist Syracuse University students with disabilities by offering services to promote and ensure that no student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under educational programs and activities. Our Philosophy is to promote independence, inclusion and to pursue innovation in services for students with disabilities.

STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION

Director:

The Director of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) coordinates the overall administrative operations of the ODS and assists in facilitating campus wide efforts to provide access.

Stephen H. Simon, Director
Phone: (315) 443-1128
E-Mail:  shsimon@syr.edu

Counselors:

Students who request disability  related accommodations through ODS are each assigned a Counselor. Counselors review disability documentation, meet with students, and through an interactive process determine necessary services and accommodation(s).  Counselors are available on an ongoing basis to discuss any needs a student may have.

David Kenyon, Counselor
Phone: (315) 443-4498
E-Mail: dnkenyon@syr.edu

George Irwin, Counselor
Phone: (315) 443-4498
E-Mail: geirwin@syr.edu

John Rouse, Counselor
Phone: (315) 443-4498
E-Mail: jerouse@syr.edu

Coordinator of Alternate Format:

Depending upon documented need, the Coordinator of Alternate Format is available to assist a student in obtaining accommodations that may include, but are not limited to the alternate format of text (e.g., Braille, e-text, audio-taped text, enlarged print, etc.).

Cesar Reyes
Phone: (315) 443-5026
E-Mail: careyes@syr.edu

Coordinator of Exam Administration and Note-taking Services:

The Coordinator arranges exam administration in the Office of Disability Services and Note-taking Services.

Debbie Calo
Phone: (315) 443-5024
E-Mail: ddcalo@syr.edu

Administrative Assistant:

The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary contact to provide basic information about the Office of Disability Services and to direct individuals to the appropriate ODS staff member.

Catherine Sheridan-Lee
Phone: (315) 443-4498 
              (315) 443-1371 TDD
E-Mail: odssched@syr.edu

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Accommodation(s):

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is the designated campus office that facilitates access for students with documented disabilities to programs and activities at Syracuse University. If you are a student with a disability and plan to request accommodations, it is important that you contact the Office of Disability Services. Students with disabilities may choose to self-disclose at any time. However, in order to ensure sufficient time to arrange for and provide auxiliary aids and services, requests for accommodations should be made as early as possible.  Please feel free to contact the Office of Disability Services at (315) 443-4498 or (315) 443-1371 TDD,  to speak with an ODS Counselor regarding any questions or concerns. 

If a student is requesting accommodation(s) in University housing, please submit disability related documentation to the ODS as early as possible (prior to May 1 of the entering year). This will allow for the time necessary to evaluate disability related needs and contact Housing with necessary information prior to room assignments being made. Please understand that when ODS verifies the need for accommodation(s) in Housing, it does not include recommendations for a particular residence hall.

While the ODS primarily serves the student population, the Office will also serve as a resource for faculty and staff members as well as departments charged with the responsibility of providing academic access to students with disabilities.

EMPLOYEES OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Accommodation(s):

If you are an employee of Syracuse University and plan to request disability related accommodations at work, it is important that you contact the Office of Human Resources:

Curlene Autrey
Phone: (315) 443-1520
E-Mail: cautrey@syr.edu

The Office of Disability Services is available to provide any support and/or assistance to the Office of Human Resources as needed.

VISITORS TO SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Syracuse University Access Map & Guide:

Information regarding location of campus buildings, accessible entrances to buildings, availability of accessible restrooms and drinking fountains, and accessible parking information can be found on the Syracuse University Access Map & Guide.  For more information, please contact the Office of Disability Services.  

 Accommodation(s):

If you are a visitor to Syracuse University and plan to request disability related accommodations while visiting our campus it is important that you contact the office or event coordinator as early as possible. The Office of Disability Services will provide offices or event sponsors with support and/or assistance as needed.

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Visitors