Accommodations available for students with disabilities at OSU:
There are several resources available to Ohio State students with disabilities. Undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities can register with the Student Life-Disability Services (SL-DS), which helps students navigate the services available at OSU. Potential accommodations available through SL-DS include (but are not limited to) extended testing times, note-taking services, and sign language interpretation. ADA accessible parking permits are available through CampusParc for those who hold a disability plate or placard issued by the state of Ohio. The paratransit service at Ohio State provides door-to-door transportation for students with short or long-term disabilities. Students requesting short-term use of paratransit (less than a semester) can submit a paratransit services request form signed by a healthcare provider and call (614) 292-6902 to request to be added to the eligibility list. Students who will need this service for longer than a semester can get this accommodation through the OSU’s ADA Coordinator’s office or SL-DS. Any student, with or without disabilities, who is interested in learning more about the disabled community and culture is welcome to join the student organization Buckeyes for Accessibility (B4A).
Compiled by Natalie Aloi, Community Outreach Chair (2021-2022).