Disability Services
A primary objective of Fairmont State is to integrate students with disabilities into all aspects of our learning programs, activities and campus living as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Office of Disability Services was created to assist each student to function independently in our educational and social environment while utilizing the services provided to ensure equal access.

Support services are available to any student, full or part-time, who has a documented need for accommodations because of a disability. These students must contact the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities. It is the student's responsibility to register for services with the Coordinator and to provide any necessary documentation to verify a disability or the need for accommodations.  Below you will find documents outlining the procedures and documentation criteria to register with the Office of Disability Issues.

As part of our effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Fairmont State, the institution offers the opportunity to be evaluated for the presence of a mental condition, such as a learning disability, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, and other psychological conditions that may interfere with a student's learning by a qualified professional. Please see our section on Psychological Services for more information about this service.

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Important Documents and Links

• How to register for Disability Services
• Complaint Procedure for Students with a Disability
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act

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• Learning Disabilities
• ADHD
• Psychological/Psychiatric Conditions
• Low Vision & Blindness
• Hard of Hearing and Deafness
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Medical/Orthopedic Conditions

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Tutoring

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Peer tutoring is available to all FS students through the Tutoring Office located in Jaynes Hall 207. Tutoring is provided for many classes by departmentally approved upperclass students. Sessions are arranged to accommodate both the student and the tutor. Additionally, the Tutoring Office has drop-in hours for English and Math posted during which tutors are readily available. Further more the Tutoring Center offers Supplemental Instruction for traditionally difficult courses available to all students.  To request a tutor, please fill out the Tutor Request Form and return to the Tutoring Office.

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Note Taking

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Student who are granted note taking as an accommodation need the instructors' assistance. The instructor should identify a student in the classroom that will provide a copy (either xerox or carbon) of his/her notes to him/her immediately following class which in turn will be given to the student in need. The student's privacy should be respected and every effort made not to point out the student who has a disability in front of others. It is also a good idea to have a student email the notes to the instructor who can then post them on the Vista site for all students to view. Some note takers are available through the Tutoring Office.

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Testing Accommodations

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A number of students require testing accommodations such as extended testing time, readers, or alternate forms of testing. The Tutoring Office will proctor tests in any format if given at least 2 working days prior notice.

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Reader/Scribe

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Readers and scribes are available through the Tutoring Office and must be requested at least 2 working days ahead of time.

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Interpreting Services for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

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Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may need sign language interpreting services for lectures and other campus sponsored events. It is the students' responsibility to contact the Office of Disability Issues to request such services. Fairmont State has a number of interpreters available that will be available if requested at least 2 working days before the date of service. To request interpreting services please fill out the Interpreter Request Form and return it to our office either by email or in person.

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Use of Assistive Technology Software

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Fairmont State has assistive technology software available that is designed to minimize the negative effects of a student's disability. Software packages are available for installation on a student's personal computer in the Office of Disability Issues.  A number of computers around campus are equipped with scanners and software for students' use.

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Tape Recording Lectures

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Generally students are allowed to tape record lectures for their personal academic advancement and use. Any use of a taped lecture for any purpose other than a student’s personal academic advancement or use is prohibited. Some students need to tape record lectures to accommodate their disability. The Office of Disability Issues has a limited number of tape recorders available to loan out to students.

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Textbooks in Alternative Format

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Student requiring text books in alternative format are responsible for providing the Office of Disability Issues with the necessary information (Request for Alternative Text Form) to obtain alternative formats.

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Removal of Physical Barriers (e.g. moving classroom)

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Student with a disability that impairs their mobility are advised to visit their prospective classrooms before the beginning of each semester to ensure that all classrooms are accessible.  While Fairmont State thrives to be fully compliant with physical accessibility guidelines, the campus houses a number of old buildings that may present a challenge to students with physical disabilities.  In the case of a class being scheduled in a location that is difficult to access, the Office of Disability Issues must be contacted to initiate the process of changing the class location.

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