Welcome to Services for Students with Disabilities
Spring 2012 Commencement
Spring Commencement ceremonies were held on Friday, May 11, 2012. The Graduate Commencement Ceremony was at 8:30am in Cassell Coliseum and the University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at 12:00 noon, in Lane Stadium. Accessibility information for the Spring 2012 Commencement ceremonies can be found here or you may call (540) 231-0858. If you need general commencement information please see the University's Commencement Information page.
SSD Notetaking Services Featured in VT Spotlight
The Virginia Tech "Spotlight on Impact" article features information about the service, about the volunteers, and about the students who benefit. There are also links to more information from the SSD website, a video on the Notetaking Services, and a separate article about Lee and Regina Steeneck (VT class of 1970) who have donated generously to Services for Students with Disabilities. Read the article here.
Welcome to SSD!
Welcome to the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) website. We are here to assist you in making your experience at Virginia Tech both accessible and successful. SSD coordinates a variety of services for students with disabilities. The information you will find at this site will guide you in accessing the services and accommodations you may need. You are encouraged to explore the links on the left hand side of this page and feel free to contact the SSD office. We are here to answer any disability related questions you may have throughout your college career.
Where is SSD Located?
We are located in the Kent Square building, 250 S. Main Street, Suite 300, downtown Blacksburg. Please click on the map to assist you in finding our office. For wheelchair accessible PDF maps to our office from Virginia Tech's Squires Student Center click one of the following links: large file, small file.
Dr. Jeffrey Katz presents: "ADHD on Campus Today"
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 3:00pm in Torgersen Museum
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most frequent diagnoses on college campuses. Individuals with ADHD have a number of strengths and make many contributions to their communities. At the same time, ADHD impacts academic performance and quality of life for those who have it, as well as for those around them. This presentation will focus on current trends in research, diagnosis, interventions, accommodations and supports for students (and faculty) with ADHD. This presentation is for anyone who is affected by ADHD personally or professionally, in the classroom, and in life.
Excellence in Access and Inclusion Awards
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 4:30pm in Torgersen Museum
Please join Services for Students with Disabilities and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the presentation of the 2012 Excellence in Access and Inclusion Awards. The Sally Bohland Award for Leadership in Access and Inclusion will be presented to one faculty member as well. The brief awards presentation will be followed by a reception.
Registration for both April 3 events is not required, but appreciated. Following Dr. Katz's presentation will be a presentation of awards for Excellence in Access and Inclusion and a reception. Please register for either or both events at https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1331661037233.
If you are seeking information regarding the tragic events of April 16, 2007,
please see the
Main Virginia Tech web page or the University's
We Remember page.
Last updated: Monday, 14-May-2012 16:14:52 EDT
Request Your Accommodation Letters for Summer and Fall
If you need Accommodation Letters for Summer Sessions and Fall Semester 2012 you should
fill out the
Accommodation Letter Request
form and submit it as soon as possible.
NOTE: Processing these requests
will require three business days.
Alternate Text and Notetaking
Now accepting requests for alternate text format requests for summer sessions. Due date for alternate text is Friday, May 18, 2012. Due date for Notetaker requests is Friday, May 25, 2012.
Documentation Requirements & Forms
Students, information about your Documentation Requirments is located on the Documentation Guidelines page.
All forms and information for students can be found on the Students page.
Announcement for Faculty
A Faculty Guide explaining the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities related to exams, tests, quizzes and pop-quizzes has been published to the SSD website.
Announcements for SSD Students
In addition to the important announcements on this page, SSD students will find more job, research, and scholarship opportunities on our Announcements for SSD Students page.
Tell Us About
Your Visit
Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your visit to our website. No personal information will be collected and your comments will be used to make future improvements to the SSD web site. Thank you for participating.
Questions?
We are happy to help you. Call 231-0858 or email ssd@vt.edu.
SafeWatch
SafeWatch is a university program to further support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
